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Veterans UK celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day

Veterans UK celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday, 07 May 2020

This Friday the nation will join together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. ...

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RAF Typhoons begin NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania

RAF Typhoons begin NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania

Friday, 01 May 2020

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will be in Lithuania for the summer, patrolling and protecting NATO airspace....

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New mental fitness tool launched to help military enhance mental wellbeing

New mental fitness tool launched to help military enhance mental wellbeing

Monday, 27 April 2020

Today a new platform has been launched with online tools to help defence personnel to take a more proactive approach to their mental health and mental...

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Coronavirus: British, French and Dutch join forces in the Caribbean

Coronavirus: British, French and Dutch join forces in the Caribbean

Friday, 24 April 2020

Military coordination cell to bolster support to overseas territories...

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Army experts boost NATO fight against COVID 19 disinformation

Army experts boost NATO fight against COVID 19 disinformation

Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace committed to supporting NATO’s efforts to combat COVID-19 in a video conference with Allied defence ministers....

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MOD leads cross government review into the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy

MOD leads cross government review into the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy

Tuesday, 07 April 2020

A review that will revitalise the UK’s defence and security industrial sectors and improve productivity has been launched....

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Operational Honours and Awards List April 2020

Operational Honours and Awards List April 2020

Friday, 27 March 2020

A number of members of the Armed Forces have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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Plans underway to modernise the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

Plans underway to modernise the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Plans to modernise the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCAs) were announced today following a year-long review by the Ministry of Defence....

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UK personnel to drawdown from Iraq

UK personnel to drawdown from Iraq

Thursday, 19 March 2020

Following a pause in the coalition training mission in Iraq, some service personnel will be redeploying back to the UK....

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Military stands up COVID Support Force

Military stands up COVID Support Force

Thursday, 19 March 2020

The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to the COVID-19...

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Armed Forces protected from vexatious claims in important step

Armed Forces protected from vexatious claims in important step

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

New laws to protect military personnel and veterans from vexatious claims and the cycle of re-investigations will be introduced today....

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Suspension of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Medical Examinations and Assessments

Suspension of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Medical Examinations and Assessments

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who arrange our medical examinations are to cancel all examinations for a period of up to 3 months from 17...

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DIO announces Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework suppliers

DIO announces Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework suppliers

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced the 3 suppliers selected to join the new Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framewo...

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The Ministry of Defence Commercial Delivery Partner

The Ministry of Defence Commercial Delivery Partner

Friday, 06 March 2020

The MOD Commercial Delivery Partner (CommDP) programme is a strategic initiative that will support transformation and innovation. ...

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Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy

Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy

Friday, 06 March 2020

A new review has been launched to spearhead initiatives within the Ministry of Defence when it comes to tackling the challenges of climate change....

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Gaming technology trialled in training UK Armed Forces

Gaming technology trialled in training UK Armed Forces

Friday, 06 March 2020

Trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite....

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

Thursday, 05 March 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines the importance of helping to stabilise fragile states ...

£2.5 million investment in XL autonomous submarine development

£2.5 million investment in XL autonomous submarine development

Thursday, 05 March 2020

The first extra-large autonomous test submarine will be developed for the Royal Navy following a new contract by the Defence and Security Accelerator ...

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Defence Minister visits vital work being conducted by troops in Cyprus

Defence Minister visits vital work being conducted by troops in Cyprus

Thursday, 05 March 2020

In his first visit to troops deployed overseas, Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey visited troops stationed on the Sovereign Base Area (SBA) ...

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council, Washington DC

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council, Washington DC

Thursday, 05 March 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council ...

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Joseph Berry

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Joseph Berry

Monday, 02 March 2020

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of Private Joseph Berry. ...

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Royal Marines travel to Belarus for winter warfare exercise

Royal Marines travel to Belarus for winter warfare exercise

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Thirty members of 42 Commando will conduct cold weather training on the 2 week exercise. ...

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£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines

£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines

Friday, 28 February 2020

Contracts to develop the ‘eyes and ears’ of Dreadnought submarines will create 170 jobs and secure 350 more across the UK....

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“Highly Commended” Government Security Team Award for MDP Project Servator

“Highly Commended” Government Security Team Award for MDP Project Servator

Thursday, 27 February 2020

MDP Project Servator receive a Team Award at the Government Security Conference Awards 2020. ...

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Veterans UK launches an improved website and looks to the future

Veterans UK launches an improved website and looks to the future

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

The Veterans UK website has been completely redesigned, meaning you now have a better website with easier to find information about veterans support s...

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Defence Secretary announces programme to replace the UK’s nuclear warhead

Defence Secretary announces programme to replace the UK’s nuclear warhead

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has today announced the start of a new nuclear replacement warhead programme in Parliament. ...

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Over 2,000 UK personnel deploy to Norway for major Arctic warfare exercise

Over 2,000 UK personnel deploy to Norway for major Arctic warfare exercise

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Royal Marines, Royal Navy ships and an air group from Joint Helicopter Command will contribute to Exercise Cold Response 2020....

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MAA email alert guide

MAA email alert guide

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Get the latest Military Aviation Authority news and regulatory updates as soon as they are published by subscribing to email alerts....

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Visions for Strategic Command outlined during inaugural RUSI Conference

Visions for Strategic Command outlined during inaugural RUSI Conference

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Defence leaders have laid out their vision for the UK’s new Strategic Command, putting cyber security and new technologies at the heart of the militar...

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Inaugural Strategic Command RUSI Conference

Inaugural Strategic Command RUSI Conference

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Exploring the vision, ambitions and challenges for Strategic Command (UKStratCom). ...

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