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Defence Minister hails enormous Shropshire military hub as transformative for frontline troops

Defence Minister hails enormous Shropshire military hub as transformative for frontline troops

Friday, 14 September 2018

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has paid tribute to the future of Shropshire’s giant military logistics facility, which was opened last year to revolut...

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LOGNET 18 2: Accelerating Support Innovation, 9 October 2018

LOGNET 18 2: Accelerating Support Innovation, 9 October 2018

Friday, 14 September 2018

This event will focus members of the defence support network on accelerating support innovation to help defence face emerging threats. ...

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UK standing by for Storm Isaac in the Caribbean

UK standing by for Storm Isaac in the Caribbean

Thursday, 13 September 2018

The UK’s military is on standby in the Caribbean and fully prepared to assist British Overseas Territories in the path of Storm Isaac....

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Sea king helicopters: asbestos

Sea king helicopters: asbestos

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) are currently making a thorough investigation into whether some sea king helicopters contain asbestos. ...

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Defence Minister sees Stockport firm finishing multi million pound military bridge order for Australian Army

Defence Minister sees Stockport firm finishing multi million pound military bridge order for Australian Army

Monday, 10 September 2018

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew today visited a Stockport company which is world-renowned in building tactical military bridges. While there, he marked...

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New pocket guide for troops to access mental health support

New pocket guide for troops to access mental health support

Friday, 07 September 2018

A new ‘pocket guide’ to help people in the armed forces spot and support those struggling with their mental health and considering suicide has been la...

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UK bolsters support to NATO mission in Afghanistan

UK bolsters support to NATO mission in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 04 September 2018

100 troops arrive in Kabul alongside Defence Secretary. ...

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UK expands counter IED support in Africa

UK expands counter IED support in Africa

Thursday, 30 August 2018

The Prime Minister Theresa May today visited a UK-funded counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training facility at the Humanitarian Peace Suppo...

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Minister hails world class Wales’ role in defence industry

Minister hails world class Wales’ role in defence industry

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has seen first-hand the crucial role Welsh firms play in the defence sector after a tour of military suppliers in the c...

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Refurbished homes for sailors at HMNB Clyde

Refurbished homes for sailors at HMNB Clyde

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde is a step closer to becoming the home of the entire UK Submarine Service with the refurbishment of 34 service family ho...

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British armed F 35B Lightning jet takes to the skies

British armed F 35B Lightning jet takes to the skies

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Britain’s new stealth fighter jet, the F-35B Lightning, has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that t...

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UK gifts historic SS Mendi Bell from WW1 to South Africa

UK gifts historic SS Mendi Bell from WW1 to South Africa

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

The UK has gifted the bell from First World War ship the SS Mendi to the Republic of South Africa, where it holds cultural and historical value....

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UK Military Train 500 Somalis

UK Military Train 500 Somalis

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

The British-led Baidoa Security Training Centre in Somalia has marked its 500th graduate, as part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to bring peace and se...

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RAF typhoons investigate Russians over Black Sea

RAF typhoons investigate Russians over Black Sea

Friday, 24 August 2018

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have interrupted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft’s path towards NATO airspace....

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HMS Queen Elizabeth sets off for F 35B fighter jet trials

HMS Queen Elizabeth sets off for F 35B fighter jet trials

Saturday, 18 August 2018

Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, departs her home port of Portsmouth today, bound for the USA to land fast jets on deck for the very ...

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Defence Ministers re affirm Scotland’s central role in UK defence

Defence Ministers re affirm Scotland’s central role in UK defence

Friday, 17 August 2018

Tobias Ellwood and Stuart Andrew toured Scotland this week....

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RAF helicopters ready to support French in Mali

RAF helicopters ready to support French in Mali

Thursday, 16 August 2018

Three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters, supported by around 90 British personnel are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terror...

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RFA Tideforce docks in Falmouth ahead of entering service

RFA Tideforce docks in Falmouth ahead of entering service

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in Cornwall for customisation. ...

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UK Government helps train Park Rangers in Malawi to combat the illegal wildlife trade

UK Government helps train Park Rangers in Malawi to combat the illegal wildlife trade

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

With less than two months to go until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference, UK troops in Malawi, as the face of Global Britain, are helping t...

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Ministry of Defence teams up with innovative start up to train next generation of cyber veterans

Ministry of Defence teams up with innovative start up to train next generation of cyber veterans

Monday, 13 August 2018

The MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors. ...

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Special recognition for Ministry of Defence Police Inspector Anne Turner

Special recognition for Ministry of Defence Police Inspector Anne Turner

Friday, 10 August 2018

Inspector Anne Turner, a training manager in the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) was presented with a Special Recognition Award by the British Associ...

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Ministry of Defence Police officers compete in Britain’s Strongest Police Officer competition

Ministry of Defence Police officers compete in Britain’s Strongest Police Officer competition

Friday, 10 August 2018

Three Ministry of Defence Police officers successfully competed in the annual Britain’s Strongest Police Officer competition that was held recently at...

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Joint Forces Command Operational Concept Demonstrator flies for over 25 days

Joint Forces Command Operational Concept Demonstrator flies for over 25 days

Friday, 10 August 2018

A Joint Forces Command High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Operational Concept Demonstrator aircraft has surpassed the world flight endurance record withou...

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The armed forces pay tribute to those who fought at the Battle of Amiens a century ago

The armed forces pay tribute to those who fought at the Battle of Amiens a century ago

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Members of the armed forces have led the UK and its allies in commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Amiens at an event in France today. ...

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Defence Secretary confirms UK US relationship remains unparalleled

Defence Secretary confirms UK US relationship remains unparalleled

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

The USA has no greater friend on the global stage than the UK, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed during a visit to Washington, DC....

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Defence Secretary at Atlantic Council

Defence Secretary at Atlantic Council

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, delivered this speech to the Atlantic Council think-tank in Washington DC outlining the strength of the UK and US...

65th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice Agreement

65th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice Agreement

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Speech delivered by the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Minister of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Earl Howe....

First Space Conference

First Space Conference

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Speech delivered by the Minister for Defence Procurement, Guto Bebb MP at the first Defence Space Conference. ...

Soldiering on Awards

Soldiering on Awards

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Speech delivered by the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Minister of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Earl Howe at the Soldiering On Awards. ...

Launch of the Combat Air Strategy at the Farnborough Air Show

Launch of the Combat Air Strategy at the Farnborough Air Show

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Speech by the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP at the Farnborough Air Show. ...

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