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UK French defence cooperation reaffirmed on fifth anniversary of Lancaster House Agreement

UK French defence cooperation reaffirmed on fifth anniversary of Lancaster House Agreement

Tuesday, 03 November 2015

On the fifth anniversary of the Lancaster House Agreement, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and French Minister for Defence Monsieur Le Drian reaffirm...

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New signs on Salisbury Plain aim to protect precious environment

New signs on Salisbury Plain aim to protect precious environment

Monday, 02 November 2015

DIO, Natural England and Treadlightly have worked together to install a series of signs at Great Cheverell Hill, a site of special scientific interest...

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Specialist engine facilities for Typhoon jets at RAF Lossiemouth

Specialist engine facilities for Typhoon jets at RAF Lossiemouth

Monday, 02 November 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has awarded contracts worth a combined £15 million for 2 new projects at RAF Lossiemouth to support the statio...

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Changes to Jobseeker’s Allowance to benefit Armed Forces families

Changes to Jobseeker’s Allowance to benefit Armed Forces families

Sunday, 01 November 2015

Spouses and older children of personnel will now be able to claim income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) as soon as they return to the UK...

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Armed Forces turn out to support London Poppy Day

Armed Forces turn out to support London Poppy Day

Thursday, 29 October 2015

Military personnel lend their support by flocking to tube stations and key landmarks...

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits home of the Joint Forces Intelligence Group

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits home of the Joint Forces Intelligence Group

Thursday, 29 October 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today visited RAF Wyton, home to the Joint Forces Intelligence Group, which is part of Defence Intelligence....

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HMS Enterprise and HMS Richmond rescue over 540 migrants

HMS Enterprise and HMS Richmond rescue over 540 migrants

Thursday, 29 October 2015

HMS Enterprise and HMS Richmond have both rescued hundreds of migrants in the Mediterranean. ...

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UK supports Afghanistan with continued military presence

UK supports Afghanistan with continued military presence

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will maintain its military presence in Afghanistan, underlining its support to the country....

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Army chefs lead the way thanks to quality apprenticeships

Army chefs lead the way thanks to quality apprenticeships

Monday, 26 October 2015

Princess Anne visits the Army's Food Services Wing to commend the Army's Apprenticeship Programme....

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UK to support Maltese Government in security operations

UK to support Maltese Government in security operations

Monday, 26 October 2015

The UK will contribute Defence assets to support two of Malta's security operations....

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HMS Richmond joins the fight against people smugglers in the Med

HMS Richmond joins the fight against people smugglers in the Med

Saturday, 24 October 2015

UK warship HMS Richmond has joined the EU mission in the Mediterranean to tackle migrant smugglers....

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Work starts on new accommodation for army medics

Work starts on new accommodation for army medics

Friday, 23 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has started work on new en-suite single living accommodation for army medics at Keogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Su...

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Bomb Disposal 75: Prince Harry attends Commemorative Service

Bomb Disposal 75: Prince Harry attends Commemorative Service

Thursday, 22 October 2015

A service marking 75 years since the formation of the Army’s Royal Engineer bomb disposal unit has taken place at St Paul's Cathedral....

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MOD publishes equipment plan update and welcomes independent report

MOD publishes equipment plan update and welcomes independent report

Thursday, 22 October 2015

The third annual update on the Defence Equipment Plan has been published....

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: Keeping Our Future Afloat Campaign

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: Keeping Our Future Afloat Campaign

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The Defence Secretary affirmed the Government's commitment to the Successor submarine programme at a reception in the House of Commons today....

Troops on parade as UK welcomes China with spectacular ceremony

Troops on parade as UK welcomes China with spectacular ceremony

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

More than 1,100 soldiers and 230 horses involved in major event to welcome the President of the People's Republic of China...

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UK begins training Iraqi Forces in countering IEDs

UK begins training Iraqi Forces in countering IEDs

Monday, 19 October 2015

UK personnel have begun to deliver counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) training to members of the Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq. ...

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UK armoured battle group takes part in Poland exercise

UK armoured battle group takes part in Poland exercise

Monday, 19 October 2015

The UK’s Lead Armoured Battle Group (LABG) is currently in action in a Polish-hosted multi-national NATO exercise....

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Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

Monday, 19 October 2015

The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will close for improvements and maintenance starting on 12 November. A new focal point for the laying...

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Minister starts construction of £83 million military logistics site

Minister starts construction of £83 million military logistics site

Friday, 16 October 2015

Defence Minister Philip Dunne has officially started construction work on the new £83M military logistics centre in Donnington....

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New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Service Personnel will be able to use using safe and sustainable finance with the new credit union service launched today....

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The British Army, Royal Air Force and Dstl make the Top Apprenticeship Careers list

The British Army, Royal Air Force and Dstl make the Top Apprenticeship Careers list

Thursday, 15 October 2015

A list compiled as part of the 2015 Apprenticeship Careers show puts the British Army, RAF and Dstl at the top....

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Army regiment supports BBC's DIY SOS team to transform homes for veterans

Army regiment supports BBC's DIY SOS team to transform homes for veterans

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Alongside Princes William and Harry, the Army's 75 Engineer Regiment is helping turn derelict houses in Manchester into 62 homes for ex-service person...

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Defence Business Services customer satisfaction survey 2015

Defence Business Services customer satisfaction survey 2015

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

The survey is open now and until midnight on the 12 December 2015....

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UK equipment boost for Jordanian Armed Forces

UK equipment boost for Jordanian Armed Forces

Monday, 12 October 2015

The UK will supply military equipment to the Jordanian Armed Forces to help them counter emergent threats on their borders....

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UK military chief visits British training team in Nigeria

UK military chief visits British training team in Nigeria

Monday, 12 October 2015

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton has visited Nigeria to see UK military personnel training the Nigeria Armed Forces....

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The Sun Military Awards return to highlight British heroes

The Sun Military Awards return to highlight British heroes

Monday, 12 October 2015

Nominations for the Sun Military Awards are now open to salute the best and brightest of the UK’s Armed Forces. ...

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter

Friday, 09 October 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has hosted a visit by the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in London....

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Polish war heroes reunited in Veterans UK care home

Polish war heroes reunited in Veterans UK care home

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Two Polish war veterans who helped drive Nazi forces out of Poland during World War 2 have been reunited at Veterans UK’s Ilford Park Polish Home...

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DIO hands over technical support accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth

DIO hands over technical support accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth

Thursday, 08 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed over a new airside annexe as part of a project to support the relocation of 3 squadrons of Ty...

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