Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson marked a momentous centenary year for the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) today, as it was announced that Waddington will operate the air force’s new Protector aircraft.
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Wednesday, 20 June 2018
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Monday, 11 December 2017
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Sunday, 10 December 2017
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Thursday, 07 December 2017
Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned the UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy.
Friday, 01 December 2017
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has visited Kosovo and Serbia to commemorate the past and discuss future defence cooperation.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Over 100 British soldiers on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan have been awarded their UN medals.
Monday, 27 November 2017
Cutting-edge fingerprint technology aimed at targeting criminals has been unveiled by Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin today.
Friday, 24 November 2017
A cross party group of Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) discovered more about life in the naval service at Royal Marines Condor, Arbroath, today.
Friday, 24 November 2017
The UK will send a second warship to the Asia Pacific region to strengthen relations with allies in the area.
Defence Minister returns to Chelmsford to announce £18m contract to support Royal Navy radar systems
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Visiting BAE Systems’ Great Baddow site today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a new £18 million contract to support the Royal Navy’s air defence fleet and sustain Chelmsford jobs.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Over 3,000 Afghan Officer Cadets have passed out of the elite academy since 2014.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
The graves of 2 British soldiers killed during World War 2 have finally be rededicated
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has paid a visit to a small Ipswich-based company who have played a key role in the largest ships ever built for the Royal Navy.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
This article focuses on the MAA certification of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, prior to it entering front line service.
Monday, 20 November 2017
In his first bilateral meeting in the UK with French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has agreed to increase maritime intelligence sharing.
Monday, 20 November 2017
This summer, a team of seven British soldiers deployed to Liwonde National Park in Malawi to support African Parks’ rangers counter-poaching effort.
Monday, 20 November 2017
This summer, a team of seven British soldiers deployed to Liwonde National Park in Malawi to support African Parks’ rangers counter-poaching effort.
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Her Majesty the Queen will formally commission her namesake aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, into the Royal Navy fleet in just three weeks’ time.
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
The UK is extending the deployment of Royal Engineers to the UN Mission in South Sudan for an additional year, until April 2020.
Monday, 13 November 2017
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has been in Australia this week discussing defence equipment in the face of intensifying threats.
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Daesh terrorists are in rapid retreat as the RAF continues to strike them in both Iraq and Syria.
Thursday, 09 November 2017
The first meeting of the Northern Group Centre for Conceptual Thinking took place at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, arrives in Gibraltar today.
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
The UK is increasing its commitment to European security as the Defence Secretary announces a package of support to stand by our allies.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has today launched a new Science and Technology Strategy to counter evolving threats and adapt to rapidly changing technology.
Monday, 30 October 2017
1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have deployed to Estonia
Monday, 30 October 2017
New steps to make military life more flexible in order to attract and retain the best talent will be heard in the House of Commons today.
Monday, 30 October 2017
As part of his nationwide tour of UK shipyards, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon paid a visit to A&P Tyne near Newcastle today, one of the yards that could be involved in building a new class of ships for the Royal Navy.
Thursday, 26 October 2017
The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, today committed to boosting diversity in the Armed Forces during a visit to the Royal Navy’s London Reserve unit at HMS President.
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
The UK has successfully hosted an innovative international nuclear disarmament verification exercise between nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states.
Monday, 23 October 2017
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Monday, 23 October 2017
UK forces deployed at Al Asad Air Base will train further forward and provide increased force protection for UK personnel in and around coalition bases as Daesh continues its retreat across Iraq and Syria.
Monday, 23 October 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Harry was today welcomed by staff from MOD Veterans UK, part of Defence Business Services, in a visit marking 25 years of the Veterans UK Helpline Service at their Norcross site near Blackpool.
Friday, 20 October 2017
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has paid a visit to Glasgow’s Ferguson shipyard as industry develops plans for a brand new class of frigates for the Royal Navy.
Friday, 20 October 2017
As the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally announce that Raqqah has been liberated from Daesh, the Defence Secretary has welcomed the news but cautioned there is more to do.
Friday, 20 October 2017
A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been named in Scotland today.
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Two fallen World War 1 soldiers have finally had a rededication service a century after their loss of life.
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
The MOD has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of Battle Honours to squadrons of Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force.
Monday, 09 October 2017
HRH Prince Henry of Wales has presented thirty-three UK employers with an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award.
Monday, 09 October 2017
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon have launched a new partnership to improve the mental health of current and former Armed Forces personnel.
Friday, 06 October 2017
The Ministry of Defence's Chief Scientific Advisor has announced the appointment of Professor Hugh Griffiths as the new Chair of the Defence Science Expert Committee.
Friday, 06 October 2017
Defence Safety Authority Chief Technical Officer signed the Le Bourget Momentum on behalf of the Military Aviation Authority.
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
A number of members of the Armed Forces have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.
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