Ministers and senior military officials from six European countries have gathered in London to discuss mental health issues affecting veterans.
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Friday, 22 June 2018
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
New semi-conductor material could be used in clothing to provide solar charging capability
Monday, 18 June 2018
Defence Minister Guto Bebb has seen first-hand how the MOD is boosting regional economies across the country after he visited one of Britain’s leading military suppliers.
Friday, 15 June 2018
Specialists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory provide evidence which secured conviction in West Yorkshire 'revenge' case
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
Four unknown soldiers have finally been laid to rest after they were killed during World War 1. The four soldiers were buried earlier today (Wednesday 13 June) in France.
Wednesday, 13 June 2018
During Sebastian Chwalek’s inaugural visit to the United Kingdom in his new role as Deputy Minister for the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the pair held the first Defence Capability and Industrial Dialogue and discussed working together on future procurement projects.
Monday, 11 June 2018
On 4 June 2018, Guto Bebb, Minister for Defence Procurement, visited Joint Forces Command (JFC) to meet with General Sir Chris Deverell,Commander JFC, and staff.
Monday, 11 June 2018
Air Marshal Edward Stringer, Director General Joint Force Development, welcomes Sir Simon Gass as the newly appointed Commandant Royal College of Defence Studies.
Friday, 08 June 2018
111 defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List.
Friday, 08 June 2018
UK jets to deploy to Iceland and Bosnia & Herzegovina and 40 troops to Bosnia
Thursday, 07 June 2018
On Saturday 2 June 2018, the DMS (Whittington) Field Gun Crew competed in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Field Gun Competition at HMS Collingwood.
Wednesday, 06 June 2018
The first of Britain’s next-generation fighter jets have arrived home two months ahead of schedule in a major milestone for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
Wednesday, 06 June 2018
On the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Landings veterans of D-Day are invited to register to take part in commemorations planned for June 2019
Wednesday, 06 June 2018
The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Defence was in Singapore to attend the Shangri-la Dialogue organised by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
Monday, 04 June 2018
An all-weather pitch is one of the assets being delivered at Perham Down, Wiltshire, to help soldiers live, work and train.
Monday, 04 June 2018
Preparations for the arrival of the UK’s new F-35 multi-role combat aircraft have taken a major step forward with the completion of resurfacing work on the secondary runway at RAF Marham.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The resting places of 2 World War 1 Majors have been marked 100 years after their deaths in the great war.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
The resting places of 2 World War 1 Majors have been marked 100 years after their deaths in the great war.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
A ‘First Plot’ commemorative stone was unveiled at the latest service accommodation construction site at Bulford, Wiltshire.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
A team of injured servicemen who are looking to make motorsport history have returned to The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Headley Court, years after receiving support and treatment following their injuries.
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
UK Government Minister Lord Duncan took part in a ceremonial procession on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for the Royal Air Force’s 100th anniversary celebrations
Defence Secretary praises troops about to embark on countering elephant and rhino poaching operation
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Gavin Williamson has praised British Army personnel who are preparing to train park rangers in Malawi in techniques that will help them protect African elephants and for the first time, black rhinos from poachers.
Monday, 28 May 2018
A brand-new missile system at the heart of the British Army’s future air defences has completed its first successful firing trials, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
Friday, 25 May 2018
Defence minister calls for international community to hold to account those who use chemical weapons
Friday, 25 May 2018
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be launching a new competition later this year.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Defence Minister Guto Bebb has today announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
The number of Army reserves in Northern Ireland will increase by nearly 200, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
A world-class missile system that will protect the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers has officially entered service, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced today.
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
The Prime Minister Theresa May, has welcomed members of the Military to No10 to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF.)
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
The UK Armed Forces’ contribution to peacekeeping with the United Nations over seven decades has been marked with a ceremony at the Cenotaph in London.
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been ranked among the UK’s top 100 employers for school leavers for the third year in a row, while one of our apprentices also received an award.
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence hub as he hosted the first ever joint US-UK Defence Innovation Board meeting yesterday (21 May) to explore important areas of co-operation that will maintain military edge into the future.
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
As part of a significant new research project, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is looking to work with industry suppliers to develop fundamental capabilities in data science.
Monday, 21 May 2018
As the UK space sector’s world-leading experts gather for the first ever UK Defence Space Conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and pledged an uplift in expertise to ensure we remain at the forefront of the space domain.
Saturday, 19 May 2018
Members of the Armed Forces perform ceremonial duties at the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle.
Friday, 18 May 2018
LOGNET is the Ministry of Defence’s logistics support enterprise engagement and future development event, the next of which is planned on the 7 and 8 June 2018.
Friday, 18 May 2018
The remains of a Romano- British cemetery and a small section of Iron Age ditch have been identified on land within the fence-line at a former Army barracks in Ludgershall.
Friday, 18 May 2018
HMS Duncan is currently on deployment to the Black Seas
Friday, 18 May 2018
The Board of the Single Source Regulations Office has appointed a new Chief Executive
Friday, 18 May 2018
A flagship 10 year construction framework has been awarded today by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Thursday, 17 May 2018
Defence Minister Guto Bebb has officially launched a brand-new production line for the world’s first solid bio-ethanol fuel, FireDragon.
Thursday, 17 May 2018
First Defence Ministerial Council takes place in Paris
Thursday, 17 May 2018
Following an external competition, the Secretary of State has approved the appointment of Andy Adams as the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP).
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
2nd Lieutenant Eric Henderson has finally been laid to rest at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Oak Dump Cemetery, near Ypres in Belgium.
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Britain’s next generation of fighter jets will start arriving at their new home early next month, the Defence Secretary has announced.
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