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Military to donate unused ration packs to charities

Military to donate unused ration packs to charities

Friday, 18 January 2019

The Ministry of Defence has announced that it will donate thousands of unused ration packs to charities over the next few years....

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£293 million deal for Apache fleet

£293 million deal for Apache fleet

Thursday, 17 January 2019

The MOD has awarded a 5 year, multi-million-pound deal to Leonardo Helicopters (UK) for the support of the existing fleet of 50 Apache attack helicopt...

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D Day 75: events to mark 75th anniversary of Normandy Landings announced

D Day 75: events to mark 75th anniversary of Normandy Landings announced

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

D-Day veterans will be at the heart of the official commemorations taking place in June 2019...

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Defence Secretary invites D Day veterans to 75th anniversary

Defence Secretary invites D Day veterans to 75th anniversary

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Gavin Williamson writes open letter to veterans of the Normandy Landings...

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New figures reveal changes to the UK’s veteran population

New figures reveal changes to the UK’s veteran population

Friday, 11 January 2019

The MOD has released new projected figures on the numbers of ex-service personnel living in Great Britain over the next ten years....

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Defence Secretary sets sights on next century of British air power

Defence Secretary sets sights on next century of British air power

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sets sights on next century of British air power as major fighter jet milestones are reached. ...

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Scottish yard awarded HMS Queen Elizabeth contract

Scottish yard awarded HMS Queen Elizabeth contract

Wednesday, 09 January 2019

Babcock's Rosyth dockyard has been awarded a contract to carry out the first planned dry-dock maintenance of Britain’s largest warship, HMS Queen Eliz...

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Defence Secretary commends UK peacekeepers in South Sudan

Defence Secretary commends UK peacekeepers in South Sudan

Monday, 07 January 2019

Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu...

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Defence Minister signs £250 million aircraft deal, sustaining 450 jobs

Defence Minister signs £250 million aircraft deal, sustaining 450 jobs

Thursday, 03 January 2019

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the MOD has signed a £250-million deal to support the RAF’s intelligence-gathering Shadow aircraft fleet....

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2019

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2019

Friday, 28 December 2018

One-hundred and eighteen service personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list. ...

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The Civilian Division of the New Year Honours 2019

The Civilian Division of the New Year Honours 2019

Friday, 28 December 2018

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

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Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

Friday, 28 December 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced HMS Duncan will be affiliated with the seaside town of Scarborough, just months after it was se...

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British Army receives pioneering bomb disposal robots

British Army receives pioneering bomb disposal robots

Sunday, 23 December 2018

The British Army have taken delivery of the first four cutting-edge bomb disposal robots following rigorous trials, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson...

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Defence Secretary reaffirms support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression

Defence Secretary reaffirms support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression

Saturday, 22 December 2018

The Defence Secretary visited the crew of HMS Echo docked at the Ukrainian port of Odesa...

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Ministry of Defence Police ACC Paul McLaughlin retires

Ministry of Defence Police ACC Paul McLaughlin retires

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

The MDP bids farewell to Assistant Chief Constable Paul McLaughlin who retires later this month, after serving for more than 34 years with the force. ...

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The Sun Military Awards 2018 reward armed forces heroes

The Sun Military Awards 2018 reward armed forces heroes

Thursday, 13 December 2018

The Millies congratulate winners for feats of courage and sacrifice with a glittering awards ceremony at Banqueting House...

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Aaron keeps on running

Aaron keeps on running

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Fresh from his success in the ‘World Marathon Majors’, competing in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Frankfurt, MDP Sergeant Aaron...

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Minister praises work of organisations helping veterans into new careers

Minister praises work of organisations helping veterans into new careers

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood attended the Officers' Association Careers Forum, hosted by Deloitte....

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Three shipbuilding teams shortlisted to build new warships in UK

Three shipbuilding teams shortlisted to build new warships in UK

Monday, 10 December 2018

Teams will receive contracts worth up to £5 million to push ahead with plans to build five new Type 31e warships. ...

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Typhoons launch with new missile

Typhoons launch with new missile

Monday, 10 December 2018

RAF Typhoons launch for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile. ...

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UK medical support to largest UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan continues after hospital handover to Vietnam

UK medical support to largest UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan continues after hospital handover to Vietnam

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Medical personnel from all 3 services contribute to the success of Op Trenton; the Vietnamese will continue support to the UN peacekeeping mission in ...

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Defence Minister reaffirms ties with Mexico

Defence Minister reaffirms ties with Mexico

Thursday, 06 December 2018

The UK’s future relationship with Mexico looks bright under the country’s new administration, a Defence Minister has declared....

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Defence Secretary announces £400 million investment for nuclear armed submarines

Defence Secretary announces £400 million investment for nuclear armed submarines

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a £400-million funding boost for the Dreadnought programme, as he opened a new training academy...

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JCCC’s commemorations team complete unprecedented levels of dedication during centenary year

JCCC’s commemorations team complete unprecedented levels of dedication during centenary year

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

War detectives’ go that extra mile for the fallen servicemen of both World Wars in 2018....

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Ministry of Defence Police supports ACT Christmas campaign and promotes use of Project Servator

Ministry of Defence Police supports ACT Christmas campaign and promotes use of Project Servator

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

MDP supports the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Christmas campaign and promotes use of Project Servator during the festive season....

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UK US defence partnership to reach new heights in years ahead

UK US defence partnership to reach new heights in years ahead

Monday, 03 December 2018

The UK and USA will work closer together than ever before to tackle shared threats as Britain expands its horizons across the globe, the Defence Secre...

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New military chiefs appointed

New military chiefs appointed

Monday, 03 December 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chi...

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Shipbuilding firms chosen for Fleet Solid Support competition

Shipbuilding firms chosen for Fleet Solid Support competition

Friday, 30 November 2018

Four shipbuilding firms and a British consortium have been selected to compete for the Fleet Solid Support ships contract...

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Defence Secretary announces new additions to Innovation Panel

Defence Secretary announces new additions to Innovation Panel

Friday, 30 November 2018

The expansion of the Defence Innovation Advisory Panel comes as the Department responds to their first independent report on innovation in Defence. ...

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Small businesses behind Defence’s biggest projects recognised

Small businesses behind Defence’s biggest projects recognised

Friday, 30 November 2018

From fighter jets to training veterans, thousands of small businesses across the UK are helping to keep Britain safe through their vital services to D...

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