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Cyprus RAF base offered in support of French

Cyprus RAF base offered in support of French

Monday, 23 November 2015

RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has been offered in support of French operations against ISIL....

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UK and Moroccan Armed Forces ties strengthened by joint exercise

UK and Moroccan Armed Forces ties strengthened by joint exercise

Monday, 23 November 2015

The strong and lasting relationship between the UK and Moroccan Armed Forces has been reinforced by a month-long joint training exercise....

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Portsmouth prepares for harbour dredge

Portsmouth prepares for harbour dredge

Friday, 20 November 2015

Work is underway to prepare for dredging at HMNB Portsmouth ahead of the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers....

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The Armed Forces Hindu Network and HMS President celebrate Diwali

The Armed Forces Hindu Network and HMS President celebrate Diwali

Friday, 20 November 2015

The Armed Forces Hindu Network marked Diwali with an engagement event bringing together key figures from the Hindu community, Government and Ministry ...

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Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Friday, 20 November 2015

The Ministry of Defence today announces its 2015 Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold winners ...

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Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse

Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse

Thursday, 19 November 2015

The Ministry of Defence will invest around £70 million in a new contract to make tracks for the British Army’s armoured vehicles....

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UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Thursday, 19 November 2015

The UK will provide nearly £1 million worth of equipment to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) to support them through the colder months....

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£1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine

£1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine

Thursday, 19 November 2015

A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine for the Royal Navy has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence. ...

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British Forces go to assistance of stricken cruise liner in the Falklands

British Forces go to assistance of stricken cruise liner in the Falklands

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Military assets deployed in support of Falkland Island government in cruise ship rescue. ...

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British warship set to support French carrier group on ISIL mission

British warship set to support French carrier group on ISIL mission

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will support the French carrier group...

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MAA newsletter

MAA newsletter

Monday, 16 November 2015

The Military Aviation Authority’s newsletter, the ‘MAA Flyer’, has been published....

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UK and Turkey to discuss working together to target ISIL leaders

UK and Turkey to discuss working together to target ISIL leaders

Friday, 13 November 2015

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Turkey today....

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Army Reserve Centre undergoes £1.275 million refurbishment

Army Reserve Centre undergoes £1.275 million refurbishment

Friday, 13 November 2015

DIO and the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (EMRFCA) have just completed a £1.275 million refurbishment to the Army Reserve Centre ...

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Military support to the fight against Ebola comes to a close

Military support to the fight against Ebola comes to a close

Friday, 13 November 2015

The final military personnel deployed on Operation Gritrock have returned home to the UK....

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New medical facilities for US Air Force at RAF Croughton

New medical facilities for US Air Force at RAF Croughton

Thursday, 12 November 2015

A new £7.1 million medical and dental centre has been officially opened at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire following its completion by the Defence I...

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Prime Minister marks Armistice Day on HMS Bulwark

Prime Minister marks Armistice Day on HMS Bulwark

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron has marked Armistice day by laying a wreath on HMS Bulwark in Malta....

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Armistice Day marked by services worldwide

Armistice Day marked by services worldwide

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Servicemen and women around the world have joined the nation in marking two minutes’ silence at 11.00 on Armistice Day...

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Post war wedding film brings generations together for Armistice Day

Post war wedding film brings generations together for Armistice Day

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Cine film footage from 1947 shows the wedding day of naval officer’s grandparents, who met amid the conflict of the Second World War...

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MPs pay respect at Guards Chapel service

MPs pay respect at Guards Chapel service

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

MPs who have either served or are serving members of the Armed Forces today attended a Remembrance service to pay respect to the fallen....

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UK Armed Forces lead NATO exercise in the Baltics

UK Armed Forces lead NATO exercise in the Baltics

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

UK Armed Forces are leading a NATO Land training exercise in the Baltic states, underlining continued support to the region....

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MOD investment in Caerwent training area, Monmouthshire

MOD investment in Caerwent training area, Monmouthshire

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed improvements to training facilities at Caerwent Training Area in double-quick time....

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Defence Secretary welcomes employment pilot for veterans

Defence Secretary welcomes employment pilot for veterans

Monday, 09 November 2015

Michael Fallon has backed the Veterans Employment Transition Support programme that will provide mentoring, training and advice to leavers...

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Corporates urged to remember veterans

Corporates urged to remember veterans

Monday, 09 November 2015

As the country returns to work following Remembrance Sunday, RBS and Kier urge companies to support veterans all year round ...

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First World War horse hospital excavation wins prestigious MOD Sanctuary Award

First World War horse hospital excavation wins prestigious MOD Sanctuary Award

Friday, 06 November 2015

The Ministry of Defence has presented their coveted ‘Silver Otter’ Sanctuary Award to a Salisbury Plain archaeological project. ...

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Defence Secretary discusses security threats with Egyptian President

Defence Secretary discusses security threats with Egyptian President

Friday, 06 November 2015

The Defence Secretary has met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss collaborating together to tackle common security threats....

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Members of the Armed Forces record poems on the London Underground

Members of the Armed Forces record poems on the London Underground

Friday, 06 November 2015

Armed Forces personnel have recorded a series of famous First World War poems that will be played at seven London Underground stations on Remembrance ...

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Northern Powerhouse companies bring innovation to Defence industry

Northern Powerhouse companies bring innovation to Defence industry

Thursday, 05 November 2015

Stretchers that weigh just 1.5kgs are amongst some of the innovations from Northern Powerhouse companies that have been praised by the MOD....

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Armed Forces Minister visits 40 Commando Royal Marines

Armed Forces Minister visits 40 Commando Royal Marines

Thursday, 05 November 2015

Penny Mordaunt MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, has discussed Royal Marine operations during a visit to 40 Commando in Somerset....

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Defence Secretary visits UK forces on major NATO exercise

Defence Secretary visits UK forces on major NATO exercise

Thursday, 05 November 2015

The Defence Secretary has praised the contribution of UK personnel during a visit to the biggest NATO exercise in more than a decade....

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Final Army moves from Germany set for 2019

Final Army moves from Germany set for 2019

Thursday, 05 November 2015

The final Field Army units will return from Germany in 2019. ...

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