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Kabul evacuation enters its final stages

Kabul evacuation enters its final stages

Friday, 27 August 2021

The UK Armed Forces have now entered the final stages of the evacuation from Hamid Karzai Airport (HKIA) in Kabul....

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MDP Dog Unit awarded national accreditation

MDP Dog Unit awarded national accreditation

Thursday, 26 August 2021

During the year that the Force celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Dog Training School has achieved national accredi...

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UK reaffirms security commitment to Ukraine

UK reaffirms security commitment to Ukraine

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Defence Minister marks 30 years of Ukraine independence and participated in the inaugural International Crimea Platform panel ...

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Police probe sees disgraced ex Major face jail threat

Police probe sees disgraced ex Major face jail threat

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Crime Command investigation leads to sentencing. ...

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Reflections on 50 years of the MDP

Reflections on 50 years of the MDP

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Andy Adams, Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police, shares his thoughts on how the Force has changed and developed over the past half centu...

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Military operation established to support the drawdown of British nationals from Afghanistan

Military operation established to support the drawdown of British nationals from Afghanistan

Friday, 13 August 2021

As a result of recent events within Afghanistan, the Prime Minister has agreed the use of military support to facilitate the next phase of drawing dow...

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UK steps up support to help British nationals leave Afghanistan

UK steps up support to help British nationals leave Afghanistan

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Additional UK military personnel will deploy to Afghanistan on a short-term basis to provide support to British nationals leaving the country, the Def...

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£9.5m investment for military space communications

£9.5m investment for military space communications

Monday, 09 August 2021

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have awarded a £9.5 million contract to In-Space Missions Ltd for the build of the Titania satell...

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RAF Odiham runway upgrades completed

RAF Odiham runway upgrades completed

Thursday, 05 August 2021

RAF Odiham in Hampshire has seen upgrades to its runway and associated airfield lighting completed....

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New Chief Executive appointed to the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales

New Chief Executive appointed to the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Dominic Morgan OBE as its new Chief Executive....

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Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

A letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP)....

Shaping the future of Defence recruitment

Shaping the future of Defence recruitment

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

Armed Forces Recruiting Programme working with industry on future recruiting solution....

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Ethical hackers collaborate with Defence to strengthen cyber security

Ethical hackers collaborate with Defence to strengthen cyber security

Tuesday, 03 August 2021

In a first for the Ministry of Defence, 26 ethical hackers have taken part in a Bug Bounty programme in collaboration with US based organisation Hacke...

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Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the stand up of UK Space Command

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the stand up of UK Space Command

Friday, 30 July 2021

Defence Minister Jeremy Quin gave a speech at the official opening UK Space Command, based at RAF High Wycombe....

Information for veterans about The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011

Information for veterans about The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011

Friday, 30 July 2021

Clarification of the qualification criteria for the ACSM 1994 and 2011....

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UK Space Command officially launched

UK Space Command officially launched

Friday, 30 July 2021

Space Command will protect UK interests and capabilities in Space...

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COVID 19: update on changes to Veterans UK Services

COVID 19: update on changes to Veterans UK Services

Thursday, 29 July 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions ease the latest information on changes to Veterans UK Services can be found here....

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£250 million contract for next phase for Future Combat Air System

£250 million contract for next phase for Future Combat Air System

Thursday, 29 July 2021

The new contract will drive forward the concept and assessment phase of the Future Combat Air System. ...

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HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters

HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

The Princess Royal officially opened the new headquarters at the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West of England and Isle of Man...

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Defence Secretary National Flagship Engagement Day speech

Defence Secretary National Flagship Engagement Day speech

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking at the National Flagship Engagement Day ...

UK and Kenya sign new Defence Cooperation Agreement to tackle shared threat from Al Shabaab

UK and Kenya sign new Defence Cooperation Agreement to tackle shared threat from Al Shabaab

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Dr Monica Juma signed the deal after agreeing to step up UK support for the key...

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Defence Secretary praises UK France co operation as RAF helicopters help Mali recovery mission

Defence Secretary praises UK France co operation as RAF helicopters help Mali recovery mission

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

RAF Chinooks supporting the French-led counter-terror operation in Mali assisted recovery operations after a French Mirage 2000 jet crew ejected from ...

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50 years: delivering unique specialist policing

50 years: delivering unique specialist policing

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) launches its 50th Anniversary campaign. ...

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UK establishes permanent military training team in Western Balkans

UK establishes permanent military training team in Western Balkans

Monday, 26 July 2021

UK Ambassador Rachel Galloway signed an agreement to set up the Western Balkans Land Regional Coordination Cell in North Macedonia to coordinate UK tr...

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MOD reminds public to stay safe on the Defence Training estate during the summer holidays

MOD reminds public to stay safe on the Defence Training estate during the summer holidays

Monday, 26 July 2021

Stay safe and be aware of the potential dangers of military training areas....

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Defence Secretary Vietnam Diplomatic Academy speech

Defence Secretary Vietnam Diplomatic Academy speech

Saturday, 24 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking at the Vietnam Diplomatic Academy...

Defence Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to Indo Pacific

Defence Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to Indo Pacific

Friday, 23 July 2021

Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace MP, has visited Japan, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam on a trip to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific....

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£195m contract signed for 13 additional RAF Protectors

£195m contract signed for 13 additional RAF Protectors

Thursday, 22 July 2021

A £195 million contract for a further 13 cutting-edge Protector aircraft has been signed. Defence Minister Jeremy Quin announced the new contract duri...

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UK Carrier Strike Group to exercise with Indo Pacific partners

UK Carrier Strike Group to exercise with Indo Pacific partners

Monday, 19 July 2021

The Strike Group will undertake a series of exercises with forces from the US, Australia, France, Japan, New Zealand and Korea in the Philippine Sea i...

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140 companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

140 companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Friday, 16 July 2021

140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence M...

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