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Defence Secretary joins AUKUS partners in landmark first meeting

Defence Secretary joins AUKUS partners in landmark first meeting

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

UK Defence leaders have visited Washington to hold talks with US and Australian partners....

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UK orders thousands more anti tank weapons to bolster stockpiles

UK orders thousands more anti tank weapons to bolster stockpiles

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

A £229 million deal will see thousands of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems assembled in Northern Ireland and delivered to the Bri...

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Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington....

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New investigative unit launched to handle serious criminal offences across defence

New investigative unit launched to handle serious criminal offences across defence

Monday, 05 December 2022

A new, tri-service and independent body has been launched to investigate criminal offences within the Armed Forces, including rape and sexual assault,...

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Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Friday, 02 December 2022

Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre....

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£15.4 million contract for first cutting edge Navy crewless submarine

£15.4 million contract for first cutting edge Navy crewless submarine

Thursday, 01 December 2022

Project Cetus will deliver the largest and most complex crewless submarine operated by a European Navy....

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Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon

Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Amazon and the Ministry of Defence are teaming up to scale up and accelerate work on advancing digital skills development across UK defence. ...

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Regulatory Article (RA) 4809: Acceptance of Components – what’s all the change about?

Regulatory Article (RA) 4809: Acceptance of Components – what’s all the change about?

Monday, 28 November 2022

RA 4809 has changed a lot recently; this article explains why it has changed, where it’s going and addresses some common misconceptions....

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New £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs

New £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs

Friday, 25 November 2022

A £90 million contract to upgrade land-based radio capabilities will improve battlefield effectiveness while supporting over 200 jobs in Hampshire....

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Operational Honours and Awards List recognises Armed Forces personnel for outstanding service

Operational Honours and Awards List recognises Armed Forces personnel for outstanding service

Friday, 25 November 2022

Military personnel from across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have been recognised for outstanding acts of bravery, commitment, and commenda...

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Operational Honours and Awards List November 2022

Operational Honours and Awards List November 2022

Friday, 25 November 2022

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel....

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The Public Services Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2023

The Public Services Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2023

Thursday, 24 November 2022

This article is aimed at public pension scheme administrators but may be relevant for those members of the AFPS with technical knowledge of pensions t...

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Defence Procurement Minister, Make UK Defence Summit speech

Defence Procurement Minister, Make UK Defence Summit speech

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Defence Procurement Minister Alex Chalk delivered a speech at the Make UK Defence Summit in Birmingham ...

Royal Navy ships to be fitted with advanced new missile system

Royal Navy ships to be fitted with advanced new missile system

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

The missiles will be fitted to eleven frigates and destroyers after a deal with the Norwegian government....

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UK to give artillery rounds and helicopters as part of military aid to Ukraine

UK to give artillery rounds and helicopters as part of military aid to Ukraine

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

10,000 artillery rounds will be donated, as the UK completes the first delivery of Sea King helicopters to Ukraine....

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New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans

New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans....

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£31 million contract supports specialist jobs on future fighter jet programme

£31 million contract supports specialist jobs on future fighter jet programme

Monday, 21 November 2022

A £31 million contract for highly specialised engineering support for the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) programme has been awarded to UK Defence fi...

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Royal Air Force completes world first sustainable fuel military transporter flight

Royal Air Force completes world first sustainable fuel military transporter flight

Friday, 18 November 2022

The RAF and industry partners have carried out a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any ...

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Graves of two soldiers killed in northern France rededicated

Graves of two soldiers killed in northern France rededicated

Friday, 18 November 2022

The graves of Private (Pte) James McNeilage McLean, age 24 and Lance Corporal (LCpl) Brunton Smith, age 35, who were killed at different stages of the...

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Vice Admiral appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Vice Admiral appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Friday, 18 November 2022

Vice Admiral Blount will take up the appointment in the rank of Admiral in succession to General Sir Tim Radford in July 2023....

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RFCA for Wales welcome 130 guests to Annual Briefing   October 2022

RFCA for Wales welcome 130 guests to Annual Briefing October 2022

Thursday, 17 November 2022

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed more than 130 guests to its Annual Briefing....

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Employers thanked for supporting reservists ‘to keep on marching’  at a special awards evening in Cardiff

Employers thanked for supporting reservists ‘to keep on marching’ at a special awards evening in Cardiff

Thursday, 17 November 2022

An amazing 22 Welsh organisations have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2022....

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1,200 new UK jobs pledged as naval shipbuilding anticipates return to Belfast

1,200 new UK jobs pledged as naval shipbuilding anticipates return to Belfast

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The Ministry of Defence has selected a preferred bidder to build support ships for the Royal Navy....

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Ukraine Defence Minister visits Defence team securing vital military aid

Ukraine Defence Minister visits Defence team securing vital military aid

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Volodymyr Havrylov, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, visited the UK today to see the support being provided to assist his country’s armed forces....

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British shipyard awarded £4.2 billion to build Royal Navy ships

British shipyard awarded £4.2 billion to build Royal Navy ships

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

4,000 UK jobs will be supported by the new contract, awarded to BAE Systems, to build the second batch of Type 26 frigates....

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Hardy Sikh prayer book revived after 100 years to help personnel practice faith in the field

Hardy Sikh prayer book revived after 100 years to help personnel practice faith in the field

Monday, 14 November 2022

An operations-ready prayer book has been reintroduced for Sikh service personnel, reviving a tradition last seen in the British Indian Army during WW1...

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New online Armed Forces compensation service goes live

New online Armed Forces compensation service goes live

Friday, 11 November 2022

Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims....

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UK Defence cyber skills to be boosted through industry partnership

UK Defence cyber skills to be boosted through industry partnership

Friday, 11 November 2022

Individuals and teams across Defence will be upskilled to confront the latest cyber threats and prove cyber readiness, through a partnership announced...

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UK convenes Joint Expeditionary Force ministers in Edinburgh

UK convenes Joint Expeditionary Force ministers in Edinburgh

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace hosted counterparts from the ten Joint Expeditionary Force nations in Edinburgh....

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Statement from the Joint Expeditionary Force

Statement from the Joint Expeditionary Force

Thursday, 10 November 2022

The JEF Defence Ministers met in Edinburgh to discuss future cooperation....

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