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UK US military links strengthened after ministerial visit to Washington DC

UK US military links strengthened after ministerial visit to Washington DC

Friday, 16 March 2018

Military ties between the UK and USA have been reinforced following a visit to Washington DC by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster this week....

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Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans

Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans

Friday, 16 March 2018

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has outlined the MOD's increased support for serving personnel and veterans....

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Daz beats bullies to lead England’s boxers at Commonwealth Games

Daz beats bullies to lead England’s boxers at Commonwealth Games

Friday, 16 March 2018

An RAF Warrant Officer who took up boxing to beat the school ground bullies will lead out the England Boxing team at the opening ceremony of the 2018 ...

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Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle

Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle

Friday, 16 March 2018

The Defence Secretary announces a £3.7 million deal for the Army's next generation armoured vehicle with the latest automated threat warning system....

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Durham Light Infantry and Bedfordshire Regiment Soldiers who fought in world war 1 are laid to rest a century later

Durham Light Infantry and Bedfordshire Regiment Soldiers who fought in world war 1 are laid to rest a century later

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The remains of 2 unknown British soldiers were given a dignified burial service today, 15 March at the Orchard Dump Cemetery in France....

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Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical defence capability as threat intensifies

Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical defence capability as threat intensifies

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Gavin Williamson announces measures to maintain the UK's world-leading chemical analysis and capability....

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Hard as well as soft power: the case for modern defence

Hard as well as soft power: the case for modern defence

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson outlines the case for a modern defence. ...

World war one Durham light infantry soldier finally given military burial a century after his death

World war one Durham light infantry soldier finally given military burial a century after his death

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Private Thomas Telford Edmundson laid to rest over 100 years after he died at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Perth (China Wall) Cemetery in Be...

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Top industry group pledges to support veteran entrepreneurs

Top industry group pledges to support veteran entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

One of Britain’s leading business groups has pledged to support veterans looking to set up or expand their own business....

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New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

Tuesday, 13 March 2018

HMS Trent, the third of the Royal Navy’s five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally named at the Glasgow shipyard where she was built....

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Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland

Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland

Monday, 12 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced he is looking to counter the Scottish Government’s income tax rise that affects thousands of Armed Fo...

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Burial service for soldiers of the first world war

Burial service for soldiers of the first world war

Monday, 12 March 2018

A burial service is to be held on 14 March in Belgium for Private Thomas Edmundson and then on 15 March in France for 2 further soldiers....

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Defence Secretary praises contribution female military personnel make to keeping Britain safe

Defence Secretary praises contribution female military personnel make to keeping Britain safe

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Gavin Williamson has praised servicewomen for the critical role they play in defending the country, as the armed forces marked International Women’s D...

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UK steps up cyber defence

UK steps up cyber defence

Thursday, 08 March 2018

UK Cyber Defence is getting a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham....

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Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to Daesh’s total defeat in meeting with Iraqi counterpart

Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to Daesh’s total defeat in meeting with Iraqi counterpart

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

RAF jets continue to strike Daesh in Iraq and Syria ...

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Slovakian Air Force Firefighters train in the UK

Slovakian Air Force Firefighters train in the UK

Monday, 05 March 2018

Six Slovakian Air Force firefighters have undergone training in the UK to learn vital skills needed to tackle major aircraft fires....

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Military support for snow relief

Military support for snow relief

Monday, 05 March 2018

The Armed Forces have been assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather....

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Joint Forces Command

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Joint Forces Command

Friday, 02 March 2018

Commander Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell hosted the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, on a visit to Joint Forces Command (JFC) on...

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Lift off: Satellite launched into space on RAF mission

Lift off: Satellite launched into space on RAF mission

Thursday, 01 March 2018

The Chief of the Air Staff today announced the RAF’s role in the launch and operation of a demonstrator satellite. Now in orbit, the Carbonite-2 offer...

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Defence Secretary names new warship HMS Cardiff on St David's Day

Defence Secretary names new warship HMS Cardiff on St David's Day

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of one of the new Type 26 warships as HMS Cardiff on St. David's Day....

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UK and Germany work towards stronger defence relationship

UK and Germany work towards stronger defence relationship

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in the UK for the first time....

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Defence Minister hosts Polish counterpart at Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

Defence Minister hosts Polish counterpart at Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster and Under Secretary of State Tomasz Szatkowski have visited the UK's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters (HQ) and...

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Monday, 26 February 2018

UK maritime forces are taking part in a French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East....

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Over 300 new houses unveiled for troops and their families

Over 300 new houses unveiled for troops and their families

Monday, 26 February 2018

322 brand new homes for military families have been officially opened on the Ashdown Estate in Tidworth, Wiltshire today, 26th February....

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Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220 million funding and new helpline

Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220 million funding and new helpline

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Gavin Williamson has pledged to increase funding for Armed Forces mental health services over the next decade and launched new Military Mental Health ...

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Britain set to launch Combat Air Strategy, Defence Secretary announces

Britain set to launch Combat Air Strategy, Defence Secretary announces

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

A Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a world-leading combat air capability, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced...

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UK agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

UK agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

Monday, 19 February 2018

The MOD has agreed to sell HMS Ocean to the Government of Brazil after 20 years of service....

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£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

Saturday, 17 February 2018

A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by t...

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Ministry of Defence expands counter poaching training into two new parks in Malawi

Ministry of Defence expands counter poaching training into two new parks in Malawi

Friday, 16 February 2018

The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its counter-poaching training into two f...

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Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

Thursday, 15 February 2018

The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence....

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