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Lump sum payment for war widows

Lump sum payment for war widows

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015. ...

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Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin

Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the...

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Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Sea Power Conference

Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Sea Power Conference

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge's speech at the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference, 2023. ...

£173 million investment in hundreds of new homes for UK Armed Forces families

£173 million investment in hundreds of new homes for UK Armed Forces families

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

423 modern homes have been purchased for Service families across the UK in a £173 million deal, as part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (...

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Melanie Dales appointed Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Chief Constable

Melanie Dales appointed Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Chief Constable

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The MOD Chief Operating Officer, Nina Cope, has announced the appointment of Melanie Dales as MDP Chief Constable....

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1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia

1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia

Monday, 15 May 2023

More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia....

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UK contributes to new OPCW's Centre for Chemistry and Technology

UK contributes to new OPCW's Centre for Chemistry and Technology

Friday, 12 May 2023

The facility contains a new laboratory, Technology and Training Hub, indoor training area, and fit for purpose instruction space ...

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World War 1 stretcher bearer buried in Belgium

World War 1 stretcher bearer buried in Belgium

Thursday, 11 May 2023

More than a century after his death, Private (Pte) Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a 23-year-old stretcher bearer from Stockton-on-Tees, has finally been laid...

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UK military training estate to benefit from new £560 million contract sustaining 1,300 UK jobs

UK military training estate to benefit from new £560 million contract sustaining 1,300 UK jobs

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

A £560 million contract to manage the UK land on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel train, has been awarded to Landmarc Support Services by the...

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Further support for Ukraine urged at meeting of NATO defence chiefs

Further support for Ukraine urged at meeting of NATO defence chiefs

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Military support for Ukraine and a radical overhaul of NATO’s deterrence and defence topped the agenda for meeting of Alliance’s Defence Chiefs...

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Defence sector delivering on Prime Minister’s priorities with major boost to UK economy

Defence sector delivering on Prime Minister’s priorities with major boost to UK economy

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The second Joint Economic Data Hub report outlines the value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports ...

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UK and Australian visit to British home of next generation nuclear submarines

UK and Australian visit to British home of next generation nuclear submarines

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace have today visited the shipyard where the next generation of AUKUS n...

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UKStratCom medics set for key role during Coronation weekend

UKStratCom medics set for key role during Coronation weekend

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Defence Medical Services (DMS), part of Strategic Command, will make a significant contribution to the running of the Coronation of HM King Charles II...

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British Forces Cyprus contribute to HM The King’s Coronation

British Forces Cyprus contribute to HM The King’s Coronation

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment undertake a final inspection parade in Cyprus before departing for Ceremonial duties in the UK....

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UK hands operations at Wadi Seidna airfield back to Sudanese authorities after successful evacuations

UK hands operations at Wadi Seidna airfield back to Sudanese authorities after successful evacuations

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Royal Navy, Army, and RAF handed international evacuation operations back to Sudanese authorities after leaving the airfield in good order...

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MOD Gibraltar contributes to the HM The King’s Coronation

MOD Gibraltar contributes to the HM The King’s Coronation

Monday, 01 May 2023

The final inspection of soldiers from The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has taken place before they travel to the UK to undertake Coronation ceremonial dut...

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UK underlines commitment to NATO Nuclear Deterrence

UK underlines commitment to NATO Nuclear Deterrence

Friday, 28 April 2023

Defence Minister Baroness Goldie hosted members of the North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Committee at HMNB Clyde....

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UK and Germany mark next phase in joint tank ammunition programme

UK and Germany mark next phase in joint tank ammunition programme

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Germany and the United Kingdom will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition, it has been announced...

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Ideas sought for Support Innovation Challenge

Ideas sought for Support Innovation Challenge

Thursday, 27 April 2023

As part of the SupportNet23 conference, the Defence Support organisation are seeking innovative ideas to tackle problems facing Defence....

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Learning from Our Experiences Together   MOD Services welcomes customer feedback.

Learning from Our Experiences Together MOD Services welcomes customer feedback.

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

MOD Services held its second face-to-face Lived Experience event in March at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London – this follows our first event in the ...

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General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

General Hockenhull opens new Strategic Command Innovation Space

Monday, 24 April 2023

General Jim Hockenhull opened the new innovation Central Collaboration Space (CCS) in a ceremony on 19 April 2023. ...

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Support for Ukraine accelerated in a show of continued unity at Ramstein

Support for Ukraine accelerated in a show of continued unity at Ramstein

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace attended the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group today...

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Paul Lincoln appointed as Ministry of Defence Second Permanent Secretary

Paul Lincoln appointed as Ministry of Defence Second Permanent Secretary

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Paul Lincoln has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence (MOD)....

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Graves of two soldiers of the Great War rededicated in France

Graves of two soldiers of the Great War rededicated in France

Thursday, 20 April 2023

The final resting places of Private (Pte) James McCaffrey of the 5th Battalion, Tank Corps and Corporal (Cpl) Thomas Stannage of the 10th (Prince of W...

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Defence Secretary meets US defence and security leaders in Washington, DC

Defence Secretary meets US defence and security leaders in Washington, DC

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

UK Defence Secretary has concluded a planned visit to Washington, DC....

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Chief of the Defence Staff Visits India to strengthen military ties

Chief of the Defence Staff Visits India to strengthen military ties

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

The visit provided an opportunity to boost military-to-military engagement and explore opportunities around the co-creation of future technologies....

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RAF Voyager refuels mid air with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

RAF Voyager refuels mid air with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Monday, 17 April 2023

The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation F...

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Armed Forces personnel to feature in Coronation

Armed Forces personnel to feature in Coronation

Sunday, 16 April 2023

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel to feature in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla....

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Strategic Command personnel recognised in Operational Awards List

Strategic Command personnel recognised in Operational Awards List

Friday, 14 April 2023

Members of Strategic Command have been recognised in the Operational Awards List for their services to Defence....

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Major funding boost to progress future fighter jet programme

Major funding boost to progress future fighter jet programme

Thursday, 13 April 2023

A £656 million funding allocation will propel the sixth-generation fighter jet programme into the next phase, focusing on technology....

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