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UK jets and warship to bolster Baltic security

UK jets and warship to bolster Baltic security

Sunday, 03 April 2016

RAF Typhoon and the Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke will deploy to the Baltic this month....

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Defence Secretary announces £40m Cyber Security Operations Centre

Defence Secretary announces £40m Cyber Security Operations Centre

Friday, 01 April 2016

The Defence Secretary announced the new centre on a visit to MOD Corsham....

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Who do you think you are? LIVE

Who do you think you are? LIVE

Friday, 01 April 2016

Ministry of Defence Records and Ministry of Defence Medal Office at who do you think you are? LIVE...

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Defence budget increases for the first time in six years

Defence budget increases for the first time in six years

Friday, 01 April 2016

Today the Defence budget - as set in the Spending Review - will go up in real terms for the first time in 6 years....

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Partnering with Defence 2016: national employer conference shows growing commitment from employers to defence

Partnering with Defence 2016: national employer conference shows growing commitment from employers to defence

Thursday, 31 March 2016

On 16 March, the Ministry of Defence hosted the second annual Partnering with Defence conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. ...

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MOD drives efficiencies in improved contract for nuclear sites

MOD drives efficiencies in improved contract for nuclear sites

Thursday, 31 March 2016

The Ministry of Defence has secured an improved contract with AWE Management Limited (AWEML) for the management and operation of the Atomic Weapons Es...

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Multi million pound joint venture announced between Britain and Oman

Multi million pound joint venture announced between Britain and Oman

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced the intent to develop a multi-million pound joint venture between British defence company Babcock Inter...

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Runway resurfacing underway at RAF Valley

Runway resurfacing underway at RAF Valley

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Work has commenced on a £20 million project to refurbish one of two runways at RAF Valley....

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UK to lead Gulf Maritime Force

UK to lead Gulf Maritime Force

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

The UK will lead a Gulf joint maritime force to deter piracy, tackle terrorism, and disrupt smuggling, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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£372 million investment for Hawk support sustains 700 UK jobs

£372 million investment for Hawk support sustains 700 UK jobs

Monday, 28 March 2016

The MOD has committed £372 million across four contracts for the continued in-service support of Hawk fast jet training aircraft, securing around 700 ...

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UK to strengthen global military presence

UK to strengthen global military presence

Sunday, 27 March 2016

The UK’s global military presence has been widened by the creation of new Defence Attaché (DA) posts....

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UK trained female soldiers to take the fight to Daesh

UK trained female soldiers to take the fight to Daesh

Saturday, 26 March 2016

British soldiers based have trained female Peshmerga fighters in infantry, medical and counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) skills....

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Thousands of new homes to be built as MOD releases more sites

Thousands of new homes to be built as MOD releases more sites

Thursday, 24 March 2016

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the release of further land to provide thousands of new homes and generate around £140million. ...

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Developing mental health services for veterans in England

Developing mental health services for veterans in England

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

NHS England has launched a survey on mental health services for ex-members of the armed forces. ...

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The case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent

The case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

The Defence Secretary set out the case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent at Policy Exchange today...

MOD and Royal Mail sign new agreement to keep personnel connected

MOD and Royal Mail sign new agreement to keep personnel connected

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Overseas service personnel will continue to be able to keep in touch with friends and family at affordable rates under the new agreement....

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£19m contract signed for Mare Harbour improvements

£19m contract signed for Mare Harbour improvements

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

A contract to improve defence infrastructure on the Falkland Islands has been signed today....

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Major investment boost for next generation Royal Navy ships

Major investment boost for next generation Royal Navy ships

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a further £472 million for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme....

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New £10m Covenant fund awarded to 176 Armed Forces projects

New £10m Covenant fund awarded to 176 Armed Forces projects

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Almost half of the MOD’s new Covenant Grant Fund will help veterans in the criminal justice system....

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Military completes flood defence inspections

Military completes flood defence inspections

Monday, 21 March 2016

Military personnel have played a key role in reducing the flood risk by assisting the Environment Agency in their flood defence inspections....

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Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List

Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List

Friday, 18 March 2016

Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry and dedication in the latest Operational Honours list....

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 18 March 2016

Operational Honours and Awards List: 18 March 2016

Friday, 18 March 2016

A total of 55 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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UK relationship with Ukraine strengthened by Defence agreement

UK relationship with Ukraine strengthened by Defence agreement

Friday, 18 March 2016

The UK’s relationship with Ukraine has been strengthened by the signing of a new Defence agreement....

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MOD rises to the top in National Apprenticeship Week

MOD rises to the top in National Apprenticeship Week

Thursday, 17 March 2016

The Ministry of Defence is proud to be recognised as the single largest employer of apprentices in the UK. ...

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New baseline profit rate for defence contractors announced

New baseline profit rate for defence contractors announced

Monday, 14 March 2016

The baseline profit rate for contracts awarded without competition will be set at 8.95% for the next 12 months....

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Minister visits RAF Cadets and volunteers in Scotland

Minister visits RAF Cadets and volunteers in Scotland

Saturday, 12 March 2016

Minister for Reserves, Julian Brazier, has visited RAF Kirknewton to see how RAF Air Cadets and volunteers gain flight experience training. ...

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UK to increase training to Iraqi forces

UK to increase training to Iraqi forces

Saturday, 12 March 2016

Britain is set to pledge several dozen more troops to support the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) as they take the fight to Daesh....

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MOD smooths the way for companies to do business with Defence

MOD smooths the way for companies to do business with Defence

Friday, 11 March 2016

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched a new policy for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), cutting red tape to make it easier for companies to w...

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£175 million military communications investment creates new jobs

£175 million military communications investment creates new jobs

Thursday, 10 March 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced a new contract to provide enhanced communications kit to the UK Armed Forces....

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UK beats target for training Ukrainian Armed Forces

UK beats target for training Ukrainian Armed Forces

Wednesday, 09 March 2016

The UK has already met the target of training 2,000 members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) by the end of the financial year....

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