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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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Defence Secretary announces more support in Baltics and Ukraine

Defence Secretary announces more support in Baltics and Ukraine

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Michael Fallon has announced persistent UK troop deployments to the Baltic states and increased training for the Ukraine Armed Forces....

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Armed Forces' double win at UK Race Equality Awards

Armed Forces' double win at UK Race Equality Awards

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The Armed Forces Muslim Association and the Royal Air Force won awards at the Race for Opportunity Awards last night at the Hilton Park Lane, London. ...

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A new painting marks Army’s relationship with Scotland over last 100 years

A new painting marks Army’s relationship with Scotland over last 100 years

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The Army’s historic relationship with Scotland has been marked by a painting unveiled at the Scottish Parliament today....

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Work begins on third Royal Navy Patrol Vessel

Work begins on third Royal Navy Patrol Vessel

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

Construction of the final Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) took an important step forward today....

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Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

Sunday, 04 October 2015

Armed Forces families posted overseas will be able to suspend their mobile phone contracts, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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New investment in counter terrorism for UK Armed Forces

New investment in counter terrorism for UK Armed Forces

Sunday, 04 October 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron announces investment in counter terrorism capabilities for the Armed Forces....

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Prince of Wales visits start of UK led military exercise

Prince of Wales visits start of UK led military exercise

Saturday, 03 October 2015

His Royal Highness (HRH) the Prince of Wales joined thousands of international service personnel for the start of Exercise Joint Warrior....

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UK Armed Forces take part in biggest NATO exercise in over 10 years

UK Armed Forces take part in biggest NATO exercise in over 10 years

Saturday, 03 October 2015

UK service personnel are poised to take part in the biggest NATO exercise in more than a decade....

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Major Natalie Taylor wins Marie Claire award

Major Natalie Taylor wins Marie Claire award

Friday, 02 October 2015

Marie Claire’s ‘Women at the Top 2015 Awards’ has honoured Major Natalie Taylor with one of ten awards....

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DIO provides a new training facility for army engineers

DIO provides a new training facility for army engineers

Thursday, 01 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has marked the completion of a new training facility for army engineers at MOD Lyneham....

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Defence Secretary visits Oman

Defence Secretary visits Oman

Thursday, 01 October 2015

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has unveiled plans to look at developing a British presence at Oman’s major Duqm port....

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Defence Secretary views Exercise Pearl Dagger in Bahrain

Defence Secretary views Exercise Pearl Dagger in Bahrain

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Defence Secretary has visited a Royal Marine exercise and reinforced the UK's commitment to Bahrain and the wider region....

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British D Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

British D Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

15 British veterans were presented with France’s highest honour for their role in liberating the country in the Second World War....

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Operations against ISIL pass one year mark

Operations against ISIL pass one year mark

Saturday, 26 September 2015

The UK will extend its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance commitment to Coalition operations in Iraq and Syria....

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DIO delivers new town centre for Catterick Garrison

DIO delivers new town centre for Catterick Garrison

Friday, 25 September 2015

HRH the Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened Princes Gate, at Catterick Garrison in Yorkshire....

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MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

Thursday, 24 September 2015

MOD Stafford has marked the completion of a £150 million programme of work to redevelop the base for soldiers and their families....

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Defence Secretary lays out UK’s response to

Defence Secretary lays out UK’s response to "information bomb"

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon along with his French counterpart Monsieur Le Drian, has opened France’s first Cyber Defence Symposium....

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Cyber Symposium 2015

Cyber Symposium 2015

Thursday, 24 September 2015

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

Defence Secretary's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

Defence Secretary's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

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

HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

Saturday, 19 September 2015

HMS Enterprise has provided further vital, life-saving assistance to Italian-led EU rescue operations in the Mediterranean today....

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Thinking to win

Thinking to win

Friday, 18 September 2015

Speech by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford...

Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Michael Fallon has welcomed Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff during a visit to London to discuss defence cooperation....

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Surveillance and intelligence systems contracts announced

Surveillance and intelligence systems contracts announced

Thursday, 17 September 2015

The MOD is bringing two Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) used to protect troops in Afghanistan into its core equipment programme....

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UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

The Secretary of State for Defence and the President of the Republic of Poland paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish veterans during World W...

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Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti smuggling mission

Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti smuggling mission

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

HMS Richmond has been offered to boost the EU mission to tackle people smuggling in the Mediterranean, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour....

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Strategic responsibilities of navies

Strategic responsibilities of navies

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas....

Think navies, think technology

Think navies, think technology

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas....

DSEI 2015

DSEI 2015

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

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

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