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Military deploys to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis

Military deploys to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis

Saturday, 15 February 2020

British Army personnel have deployed to assist civil authorities with the provision of flood relief to local communities in West Yorkshire. ...

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UK further commits to NATO and European Security through JEF Readiness Declaration and deployment of Typhoons to Lithuania

UK further commits to NATO and European Security through JEF Readiness Declaration and deployment of Typhoons to Lithuania

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace underlined the UK’s leading role in the NATO Alliance as he met fellow defence ministers in Brussels....

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United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV): our latest updates

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV): our latest updates

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Over recent months we have been working to review and update our guidance and information in relation to National Security Vetting. ...

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Royal visit to meet patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Royal visit to meet patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall along with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge met with patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehab...

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First UK night flights land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

First UK night flights land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Friday, 07 February 2020

Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth flying over UK waters on operational training....

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Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards

Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards

Friday, 07 February 2020

The Millies are awarded for inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force...

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Vice Chief of the Defence Staff signs future force development charter to reaffirm UK/US defence relationship

Vice Chief of the Defence Staff signs future force development charter to reaffirm UK/US defence relationship

Wednesday, 05 February 2020

The United Kingdom’s Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Tim Fraser, and his US counterpart General John Hyten, have signed a bilateral Charter, ...

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RAF submarine hunters first touchdown in UK

RAF submarine hunters first touchdown in UK

Tuesday, 04 February 2020

The first Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in the UK. ...

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Defence invests billions into UK prosperity

Defence invests billions into UK prosperity

Thursday, 30 January 2020

The MOD has released the official statistics for 2018/19 regional expenditure with UK industry, commerce and employment....

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UK’s largest UN mission draws to a close after four successful years

UK’s largest UN mission draws to a close after four successful years

Thursday, 30 January 2020

Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan travelled to South Sudan to present medals to the final rotation of personnel as Pakistan takes over the enginee...

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Major General James Swift appointed as Chief of Defence People

Major General James Swift appointed as Chief of Defence People

Thursday, 30 January 2020

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of the next CDP to succeed Lieutenant General Richard Edward Nugee....

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British Officer takes command of Gulf maritime security mission

British Officer takes command of Gulf maritime security mission

Thursday, 30 January 2020

A Royal Navy officer has formally taken command of the international mission to reassure commercial shipping in the Gulf region....

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Your chance to question Ministry of Defence medals and records experts at Family History Shows 2020

Your chance to question Ministry of Defence medals and records experts at Family History Shows 2020

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Ministry of Defence Medals and Records Offices, part of Defence Business Services, are attending family history show events where you can question the...

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Strategic Command welcome new Deputy Commander

Strategic Command welcome new Deputy Commander

Monday, 27 January 2020

Lieutenant General R A Magowan CB CBE begins his post as Strategic Command’s Deputy Commander....

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£183 million boost for military helicopter training

£183 million boost for military helicopter training

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

A new contract has been signed to boost training services for Rotary Wing pilots. ...

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Protecting the future of ash trees on Salisbury Plain

Protecting the future of ash trees on Salisbury Plain

Friday, 17 January 2020

Ash Dieback, a serious fungal disease affecting ash trees across the country, has infected many of the woodlands on the Salisbury Plain Training Area....

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace discusses European and wider security challenges with German counterpart

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace discusses European and wider security challenges with German counterpart

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer discuss European and wider international security....

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Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence warship contracts announced

Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence warship contracts announced

Tuesday, 14 January 2020

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced the first wave of £4-million funding. ...

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Ministry of Defence lit in rainbow colours to celebrate LGB personnel

Ministry of Defence lit in rainbow colours to celebrate LGB personnel

Friday, 10 January 2020

To mark 20 years since the landmark ruling allowing military personnel to serve as openly lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), buildings across defence hav...

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Cybersecurity in aviation: a regulator's perspective

Cybersecurity in aviation: a regulator's perspective

Friday, 10 January 2020

To counter threats of cyber-attack on military systems, the MAA is equipping the Regulated Community with cybersecurity regulation to protect critical...

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Defence leaders to join forces at 2020 Space Conference

Defence leaders to join forces at 2020 Space Conference

Thursday, 09 January 2020

Leaders from government, industry and academia will join forces at the Defence Space 2020 conference in London on 20 to 21 May. ...

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Gareth Wilson awarded Queen's Police Medal in New Year Honours

Gareth Wilson awarded Queen's Police Medal in New Year Honours

Thursday, 09 January 2020

MDP Deputy Chief Constable, Gareth Wilson, lately Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary, has been awarded a Queen’s Police Medal for ‘Distinguished ...

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Armed Forces Covenant Report shows support for military community

Armed Forces Covenant Report shows support for military community

Tuesday, 07 January 2020

The annual Armed Forces Covenant Report has been published today....

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2020

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2020

Friday, 27 December 2019

113 service personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list. ...

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Counter poaching troops help with historic Black Rhino move in Malawi

Counter poaching troops help with historic Black Rhino move in Malawi

Thursday, 26 December 2019

Soldiers have assisted African Parks who relocated critically Endangered Black Rhinos from South Africa to Malawi in one of the largest international ...

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Ministry of Defence donates 14,000 meals to UK charities

Ministry of Defence donates 14,000 meals to UK charities

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

The donation to FareShare is part of the MOD’s commitment to reducing waste as well as supporting community groups across the country...

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New pledges for the UK Armed Forces announced in Queen's Speech

New pledges for the UK Armed Forces announced in Queen's Speech

Thursday, 19 December 2019

The Queen's Speech prioritises both veterans and service personnel with a promise to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant in law....

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£300 million contract to improve access to business services

£300 million contract to improve access to business services

Thursday, 19 December 2019

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300-million contract to improve access to Armed Forces pay, pensions, military HR and administrative services. ...

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MOD Education Support Fund results 2020

MOD Education Support Fund results 2020

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

The bidding round for the 2020 ESF closed on 30 September 2019 and The Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) received a total of 142 applicatio...

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Winners of Ministry of Defence Sanctuary Awards announced

Winners of Ministry of Defence Sanctuary Awards announced

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) hosts and delivers the Sanctuary Awards on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). ...

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