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British Medical Association Armed Forces Conference

British Medical Association Armed Forces Conference

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

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

Speech delivered at the Air Power Conference

Speech delivered at the Air Power Conference

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

Speech delivered by the Rt Hon Mark Lancaster, Minister of State for the Armed Forces at the Air Power Conference. ...

British Military steps up Women, Peace and Security efforts

British Military steps up Women, Peace and Security efforts

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

The Defence Secretary has confirmed specialist Army trainers will travel to Africa to help tackle sexual violence after visiting Kenya, Somalia and Et...

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Potential phishing scam impersonating Ministry of Defence

Potential phishing scam impersonating Ministry of Defence

Friday, 03 August 2018

Potential phishing scam impersonating Ministry of Defence Officials....

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Defence Secretary strengthens Romania ties and thanks RAF crews

Defence Secretary strengthens Romania ties and thanks RAF crews

Thursday, 02 August 2018

The Defence Secretary has announced initiatives to strengthen security ties with Romania and thanked RAF crews for their work patrolling the skies of ...

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50 employers awarded gold for supporting the armed forces

50 employers awarded gold for supporting the armed forces

Thursday, 02 August 2018

Britain’s top supporters of the armed forces have been revealed today, with a record number of businesses, charities and public sector bodies winning ...

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The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine pays tribute to the wreck of His Majesty's Hospital Ship Glenart Castle

The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine pays tribute to the wreck of His Majesty's Hospital Ship Glenart Castle

Thursday, 02 August 2018

On the 21 July 2018, the Defence Medical Services Diving Association dived the wreck of His Majesty’s Hospital Ship Glenart Castle. ...

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UK Armed Forces on high alert for hurricane season

UK Armed Forces on high alert for hurricane season

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

The UK’s Overseas Territories will have unwavering military support throughout the 2018 hurricane season, a Defence minister has confirmed....

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MOD appeal for families of missing or killed soldiers from the Korean War

MOD appeal for families of missing or killed soldiers from the Korean War

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

The Ministry of Defence is offering the opportunity for relatives of UK Service Personnel killed or missing in action in the Korean War to provide DNA...

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MOD to review Armed Forces exemption from UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

MOD to review Armed Forces exemption from UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Monday, 30 July 2018

The MOD is to conduct its five-yearly review of the armed forces’ exemption from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities....

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F 35 jets use new vertical landing pads at RAF Marham for the first time

F 35 jets use new vertical landing pads at RAF Marham for the first time

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

The UK’s new F-35 multi role combat jets have used their vertical landing capability to land on new Vertical Landing Pads (VLPs), at RAF Marham for th...

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Worthy Down camp takes shape as first phase of construction completes

Worthy Down camp takes shape as first phase of construction completes

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Military personnel from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and army enjoy brand new facilities at Worthy Down camp in Hampshire, thanks to the Defence In...

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Joint UK Qatari Typhoon squadron stands up as defence relationship deepens

Joint UK Qatari Typhoon squadron stands up as defence relationship deepens

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Defence Secretary and Amir of Qatar meet at Horse Guards...

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Defence Minister outlines progress on building a Better Defence Estate

Defence Minister outlines progress on building a Better Defence Estate

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Good progress is being made on the MOD’s plans for more modern and efficient military bases, Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood has told Parliament. ...

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Defence Secretary highlights North East’s military footprint at Gateshead defence firm

Defence Secretary highlights North East’s military footprint at Gateshead defence firm

Monday, 23 July 2018

Gavin Williamson visited Rubb in Gateshead where he outlined the benefits of defence to local jobs and industry. ...

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Defence Secretary meets civil society groups to discuss human rights in conflict affected areas

Defence Secretary meets civil society groups to discuss human rights in conflict affected areas

Thursday, 19 July 2018

The UK will take steps to ease the suffering of women living in conflict-affected areas, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has stated....

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Autonomy for tomorrow's world

Autonomy for tomorrow's world

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Futuristic drones and unmanned ground robots with autonomous ‘deliver to order’ capability could provide timely answers to the vital challenges of acc...

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Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world class warships as £1 billion is pumped into supply chain

Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world class warships as £1 billion is pumped into supply chain

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson hosted his Australian counterpart Marise Payne at the Scottish shipyard building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 friga...

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Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes

Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Def...

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UK deployment in Mali reaches the next stage

UK deployment in Mali reaches the next stage

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

British helicopters have arrived in West Africa as the UK’s support to a key French counter-terrorism operation in Mali reaches its next phase....

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New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh

New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

British personnel from all three services who successfully tackled Daesh have been awarded a new operational service medal at the Ministry of Defence ...

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Research partnership visits Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

Research partnership visits Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre’s (DCDC) new research partners visited the Shrivenham-based think tank to discuss their role in supporti...

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MOD contribution to international security highlighted in annual report

MOD contribution to international security highlighted in annual report

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The Armed Forces’ important contribution to international prosperity is highlighted in the latest Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) annu...

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LOGNET 18 1: modernising defence logistics, 7 to 8 June 2018

LOGNET 18 1: modernising defence logistics, 7 to 8 June 2018

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Designed to forge closer ties and encourage innovation between Defence, industry partners and academic colleagues, the third in the LOGNET series of e...

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Sky's the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

Sky's the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Hundreds of defence personnel will celebrate the power of human potential at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, taking place from 3 to 25 Au...

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Injured veterans and service personnel take part in excavation at Barrow Clump

Injured veterans and service personnel take part in excavation at Barrow Clump

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, plays a vital role in conserving and maintaining the Defence estate....

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Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin

Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin

Monday, 16 July 2018

Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced the start of a new relationship between the UK government and Lockheed Martin at Farnborough International Air Sh...

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UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit

UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit

Monday, 16 July 2018

The UK remains determined to bring prosperity and stability to East Africa, defence minister Mark Lancaster has reaffirmed after visiting Uganda....

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Britain to take leading role in next generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy

Britain to take leading role in next generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy

Monday, 16 July 2018

Setting out Britain’s determination to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today unveiled a concept...

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RAF recieves 20th Atlas transport aircraft

RAF recieves 20th Atlas transport aircraft

Friday, 13 July 2018

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken delivery of the 20th next-generation Atlas transport aircraft as the programme continues to meet key development m...

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