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MOD and Royal College of Art collaborate on cutting edge new uniform

MOD and Royal College of Art collaborate on cutting edge new uniform

Thursday, 14 September 2017

The Ministry of Defence and the Royal College of Art have collaborated on a future concept for Army combat uniform on show at this week’s Defence and ...

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Final resting place of a Yorkshire born WW2 soldier killed in the 'Bridge too far' Battle of Arnhem is finally marked after almost 73 years

Final resting place of a Yorkshire born WW2 soldier killed in the 'Bridge too far' Battle of Arnhem is finally marked after almost 73 years

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Lance Corporal William Loney's grave has been rededicated at Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery after almost 73 years....

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Ministry of Defence Police Officer completes World Marathon Majors

Ministry of Defence Police Officer completes World Marathon Majors

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Super fit MDP Officer Aaron Wilson has completed the World Marathon Majors, running 6 major city marathons, with another one lined up for October....

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Defence Secretary announces £55m contract for UK bomb disposal robots at DSEI

Defence Secretary announces £55m contract for UK bomb disposal robots at DSEI

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced a contract worth up to £55 million for 56 innovative bomb disposal robots at the Defence and Securi...

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Defence Secretary Keynote Speech at DSEI 2017 – 13 September

Defence Secretary Keynote Speech at DSEI 2017 – 13 September

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon delivered the keynote speech at the Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 at the Excel C...

Armed Forces Muslim Personnel Complete Hajj

Armed Forces Muslim Personnel Complete Hajj

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

10 Muslim Armed Forces personnel have completed Hajj to key religious sites in Saudi Arabia. ...

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DSEI 2017 naval technology zone

DSEI 2017 naval technology zone

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord. ...

DSEI maritime conference 2017

DSEI maritime conference 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord....

Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean

Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean

Saturday, 09 September 2017

The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma. ...

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RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean islands

RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean islands

Friday, 08 September 2017

RFA Mounts Bay has delivered six tonnes of emergency aid to Anguilla and will shortly arrive in the British Virgin Islands. ...

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First Sea Lord speech for HMS Prince of Wales naming

First Sea Lord speech for HMS Prince of Wales naming

Friday, 08 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord....

Britain's second aircraft carrier named in Rosyth

Britain's second aircraft carrier named in Rosyth

Friday, 08 September 2017

HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, was officially named today duri...

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Prince of Wales Naming Ceremony

Prince of Wales Naming Ceremony

Friday, 08 September 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomes the naming of the UK's second new aircraft carrier and thanks all those involved in her construction...

First Sea Lord outlines the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate

First Sea Lord outlines the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord....

Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employment

Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employment

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has praised the work of a leading charity for helping disabled veterans back into work....

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Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK

Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled an ambitious new National Shipbuilding Strategy which meets the challenge set by Sir John Parker las...

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Aviation support to exercises

Aviation support to exercises

Tuesday, 05 September 2017

The MAA has undertaken a detailed analysis study on exercise data, to capture and understand air safety issues on exercise....

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Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers

Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers

Monday, 04 September 2017

The first firings of the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully conducted in a major milestone for the Royal Navy, Defence Minister ...

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Scottish mine hunter home after three year tour

Scottish mine hunter home after three year tour

Friday, 01 September 2017

Faslane ship and crew back after Gulf deployment....

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UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

Friday, 01 September 2017

As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’...

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Glasgow engineers scope century of submarine innovation

Glasgow engineers scope century of submarine innovation

Thursday, 31 August 2017

An innovative firm of Glaswegian engineers are celebrating 100 years of being the sole periscope and optronics mast supplier to the Royal Navy’s subma...

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New head of alliance delivering nation’s Carriers amongst appointments welcomed by Defence Secretary

New head of alliance delivering nation’s Carriers amongst appointments welcomed by Defence Secretary

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister as Managing Director of the organisation delivering...

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UK agrees new military training programme with France

UK agrees new military training programme with France

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Ke...

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World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

Monday, 28 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month....

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Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman

Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman

Monday, 28 August 2017

Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Oman reinforced the strong relationship between the two countries, and reaffirmed plans for the multi-million pound join...

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Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

Thursday, 24 August 2017

The Defence Secretary today met Scottish troops who are about to deploy to Iraq as the vanguard of the UK and allied fight against Daesh and internati...

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Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M

Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M

Sunday, 20 August 2017

RN sailors complete a successful five month deployment with international partners to combat drug smuggling in the Gulf and Indian ocean...

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From Lancashire to Texas: 10% production milestone achieved for F 35 Lightning II fighter jets

From Lancashire to Texas: 10% production milestone achieved for F 35 Lightning II fighter jets

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

British engineers working on combat jets for the UK’s new aircraft carriers have reached a key production milestone. ...

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HMS Queen Elizabeth makes debut in Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth makes debut in Portsmouth

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today....

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New £48m contract for workboat fleet will support UK carriers and UK jobs, Defence Minister announces

New £48m contract for workboat fleet will support UK carriers and UK jobs, Defence Minister announces

Wednesday, 09 August 2017

With the Royal Navy growing and Britain’s flagship carrier now set to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48 millio...

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