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New Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence

New Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence

Wednesday, 09 March 2016

Stephen Lovegrove to be appointed MOD Permanent Secretary....

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Ministry of Defence celebrates women’s role in war and peace

Ministry of Defence celebrates women’s role in war and peace

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Members of the Armed Forces have applauded the influential role of women across Defence as part of International Women’s Day celebrations....

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Army medics move into refurbished homes at Keogh Barracks

Army medics move into refurbished homes at Keogh Barracks

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Army medics and their families are moving into newly refurbished homes at Keogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Surrey....

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Ajax vehicle brings Merthyr Tydfil factory back to life

Ajax vehicle brings Merthyr Tydfil factory back to life

Monday, 07 March 2016

A disused forklift truck factory in Wales has been officially opened as a specialist engineering hub for the British Army’s next generation of armoure...

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Defence Secretary witnesses Scottish innovation at its best

Defence Secretary witnesses Scottish innovation at its best

Friday, 04 March 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met with leading Scottish based companies that are bringing cutting edge technology to the front line....

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Defence Minister Phillip Dunne visits Inzpire in Lincolnshire

Defence Minister Phillip Dunne visits Inzpire in Lincolnshire

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Defence Minister Phillip Dunne has visited Inzpire in Lincolnshire, a new-generation Defence and Aviation company....

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Improvements to training facilities at New Zealand Farm Camp

Improvements to training facilities at New Zealand Farm Camp

Thursday, 03 March 2016

DIO is investing £2.4 million at New Zealand Farm Camp on Salisbury Plain Training Area in Wiltshire, to bring it in line with modern day and future t...

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Armed Forces Minister visits Scottish troops returning from Afghanistan

Armed Forces Minister visits Scottish troops returning from Afghanistan

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt has praised the service of personnel from 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland in Afghanistan....

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Defence Secretary secures progress on Brimstone sales as unmanned aircraft project moves forward

Defence Secretary secures progress on Brimstone sales as unmanned aircraft project moves forward

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has discussed trade opportunities and joint operations with France during the bi-annual UK-France Defence Summit....

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Defence Secretary announces £642 million investment in next generation nuclear submarines

Defence Secretary announces £642 million investment in next generation nuclear submarines

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced £642 million of investment for the Successor submarine programme....

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MOD completes sale of Old War Office

MOD completes sale of Old War Office

Wednesday, 02 March 2016

The sale of the Ministry of Defence Old War Office, Whitehall was completed on 1 March 2016....

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UK military personnel train Tunisian forces

UK military personnel train Tunisian forces

Monday, 29 February 2016

UK military personnel are providing mobile patrolling and surveillance training in Tunisia, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Fair compensation for veterans with cancer caused by asbestos

Fair compensation for veterans with cancer caused by asbestos

Monday, 29 February 2016

Veterans with mesothelioma caused by service can choose to receive lump sum compensation of £140,000, as eligibility is extended....

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Royal Navy's newest sub test fires torpedo using £50 million UK made advanced Combat System

Royal Navy's newest sub test fires torpedo using £50 million UK made advanced Combat System

Monday, 29 February 2016

The Royal Navy’s latest and most advanced hunter killer submarine, Artful, has test fired her first torpedo using a new UK designed and built command ...

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Armed Forces pay tribute on 25th anniversary of Gulf conflict

Armed Forces pay tribute on 25th anniversary of Gulf conflict

Friday, 26 February 2016

The Armed Forces have today paid tribute to the thousands of servicemen and women who fought in the First Gulf War with a series of events to mark the...

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Development underway for troops returning from Germany

Development underway for troops returning from Germany

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Work has started on brand new single living accommodation at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in South Cerney....

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Defence Secretary announces UK support to peacekeeping mission

Defence Secretary announces UK support to peacekeeping mission

Thursday, 25 February 2016

UK Armed Forces personnel will support the longstanding multinational peacekeeping mission in Egypt, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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UK maritime personnel to take part in winter training exercise

UK maritime personnel to take part in winter training exercise

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Hundreds of UK maritime personnel will take part in a NATO exercise focused on crisis response over the next fortnight....

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French military officers addressed by senior UK politicians and military generals

French military officers addressed by senior UK politicians and military generals

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton among selection of senior speakers to international mil...

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Defence Minister highlights vital role of small and medium businesses in Defence industry

Defence Minister highlights vital role of small and medium businesses in Defence industry

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Defence Minister Philip Dunne has visited the UK Defence Solutions Centre in Farnborough, to highlight the important partnership between the MOD and S...

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Falkland Islands reception: HMS Clyde

Falkland Islands reception: HMS Clyde

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence....

Armed Forces to pay tribute on 25th anniversary of First Gulf War

Armed Forces to pay tribute on 25th anniversary of First Gulf War

Monday, 22 February 2016

A series of events will be held across the country to honour those who fought on operations in 1991...

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Future of flights at RAF Gibraltar secured following £8 million runway resurfacing

Future of flights at RAF Gibraltar secured following £8 million runway resurfacing

Monday, 22 February 2016

Flights in and out of RAF Gibraltar has been secured for the next 20 years following completion of a £7.9 million runway resurfacing programme by DIO....

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Italian, German, Spanish and UK MAAs conduct Recognition

Italian, German, Spanish and UK MAAs conduct Recognition

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

To mark the achievement of Recognition between the 4 nations, a certificate signing ceremony was held in Munich on 28 January 2016....

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Defence Secretary sees brighter future on Falklands visit

Defence Secretary sees brighter future on Falklands visit

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

The Defence Secretary has said there is a real opportunity to build positive relations between the UK, the Falkland Islands and her South American nei...

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UK visit strengthens Defence relationship with Kenya

UK visit strengthens Defence relationship with Kenya

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

The UK’s Defence relationship with Kenya has been strengthened and UK support to Somalia boosted after a visit by the Armed Forces Minister....

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Between Reassurance and Reengagement? The Future of NATO

Between Reassurance and Reengagement? The Future of NATO

Sunday, 14 February 2016

Speaking on a panel discussion wt the Munich Security Conference, the Defence Secretary spoke about how conflicting threat assessments and divergent s...

Over 100 opportunities for ex service personnel as TfL signs the Armed Forces Covenant

Over 100 opportunities for ex service personnel as TfL signs the Armed Forces Covenant

Friday, 12 February 2016

Transport for London (TfL), a long time supporter of the Armed Forces, makes a commitment to continue and grow their support by signing the Armed Forc...

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Army Air Corps praise new facilities at RNAS Yeovilton

Army Air Corps praise new facilities at RNAS Yeovilton

Thursday, 11 February 2016

New facilities have been recently completed as part of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project Winfra....

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Portsmouth dredge preparations unearth historic cannon

Portsmouth dredge preparations unearth historic cannon

Thursday, 11 February 2016

An iron cannon has been unearthed during work to prepare HMNB Portsmouth for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers. ...

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