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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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Grave of Lewisham born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years

Grave of Lewisham born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

Pilot Officer Hector Garmen Webb of 224 Squadron, RAF, who was killed during WW2 has had a rededication ceremony at Andalsnes Church Cemetery, Norway....

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33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

The Ministry of Defence today announced the winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards....

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Armed Forces celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the Hindu Community

Armed Forces celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the Hindu Community

Monday, 07 August 2017

Armed Forces personnel and Hindu Communities have come together once again to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan....

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Britain’s flagship Carrier could arrive home as early as next Thursday, Defence Secretary announces

Britain’s flagship Carrier could arrive home as early as next Thursday, Defence Secretary announces

Sunday, 06 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that Britain’s iconic HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier is set to enter her new home in Portsmouth in aro...

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DIO awards overseas consultancy framework contract

DIO awards overseas consultancy framework contract

Friday, 04 August 2017

Defence Infrastructure Organisation has selected 6 companies as suppliers for the principal support provider (PSP) framework. ...

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UK maritime forces complete French naval deployment

UK maritime forces complete French naval deployment

Thursday, 03 August 2017

Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral....

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Defence Minister announces £3M to be saved as part of a new deal to supply the Royal Navy

Defence Minister announces £3M to be saved as part of a new deal to supply the Royal Navy

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Speaking in Portsmouth today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a range of new contracts, including one for consumable items which is se...

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UK Armed Forces star in global show

UK Armed Forces star in global show

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Hundreds of sailors, soldiers, and airmen are set to star in the world renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo....

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Shoes to seamines   20,000 items recovered preparing for carriers’ new home

Shoes to seamines 20,000 items recovered preparing for carriers’ new home

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Speaking in Portsmouth today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin is set to announce that millions of metres of mud have been dredged, clearing the way ...

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100 years on, Defence Secretary and members of the Armed Forces attend Passchendaele commemorations

100 years on, Defence Secretary and members of the Armed Forces attend Passchendaele commemorations

Monday, 31 July 2017

Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot...

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Defence Secretary pays tribute to wartime sacrifice at Passchendaele

Defence Secretary pays tribute to wartime sacrifice at Passchendaele

Monday, 31 July 2017

The Defence Secretary joined military leaders, senior politicians and members of the Royal family to mark the anniversary of the battle...

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Portsmouth hosts US carrier strike group ahead of multinational exercise

Portsmouth hosts US carrier strike group ahead of multinational exercise

Thursday, 27 July 2017

One of the world’s largest aircraft carriers sailed into Portsmouth today for a port visit before embarking Royal Naval personnel for a two-week exerc...

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UK Destroyer visits Ukraine after completing multi national naval exercise

UK Destroyer visits Ukraine after completing multi national naval exercise

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

HMS Duncan visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week in the first visit by a Royal Navy ship in eight years – the latest in a series of port visi...

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UK troops awarded medals for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

UK troops awarded medals for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

HM Ambassador to South Sudan has awarded UN medals to UK troops in recognition of their service in South Sudan....

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Grave of Yorkshire born WW1 second lieutenant finally rededicated nearly a century later

Grave of Yorkshire born WW1 second lieutenant finally rededicated nearly a century later

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Second Lieutenant Bertie Swallow's grave finally rededicated nearly a century after he was killed in action due to injuries suffered on 31 October 191...

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Armed Forces Muslim Forum Celebrates Eid with the Muslim Community

Armed Forces Muslim Forum Celebrates Eid with the Muslim Community

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

The Armed Forces Muslim Forum and members of the Muslim community gathered for an Eid dinner on HMS President to mark the end of Ramadan....

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Defence Minister announces helicopter work will stay in the UK

Defence Minister announces helicopter work will stay in the UK

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin is pleased to announce that work on the AW159 Wildcat helicopter produced by Leonardo Helicopters in...

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Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens bonds with India

Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens bonds with India

Tuesday, 25 July 2017

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE KCB ADC DL, paid a visit to India this week to further reinforce an already rob...

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Defence Secretary visits the nation’s future Flagship

Defence Secretary visits the nation’s future Flagship

Monday, 24 July 2017

Sir Michael Fallon visited the largest and most powerful ship built for the Royal Navy for the first time at sea today....

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World Class Innovators at the MOD

World Class Innovators at the MOD

Monday, 24 July 2017

World class innovators including astronaut Tim Peake and former McLaren Chairman Ron Dennis gathered at the MOD today for the first meeting of the new...

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Joint Communique on International Ministerial (5 Eyes) Conference on Veterans' Issues

Joint Communique on International Ministerial (5 Eyes) Conference on Veterans' Issues

Friday, 21 July 2017

On 19 and 20 July 2017, Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood hosted the International Ministerial Conference on Veterans’ Issues....

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Defence Secretary reveals name of first Type 26 as manufacture begins

Defence Secretary reveals name of first Type 26 as manufacture begins

Thursday, 20 July 2017

The Defence Secretary has revealed HMS Glasgow will be the name of the first of eight City class Type 26 frigates as he cut her first piece of steel a...

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MOD launches Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

MOD launches Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood launches innovative mental health strategy at major international veterans conference...

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£40m investment in high tech Typhoon Defence System

£40m investment in high tech Typhoon Defence System

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Defence Secretary has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence of the Typhoon sustaining over 100 British jobs. ...

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Gold award for DIO’s commitment to safety

Gold award for DIO’s commitment to safety

Monday, 17 July 2017

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation receives the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Achievement Award....

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UK extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces

UK extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces

Monday, 17 July 2017

The UK is expanding its training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with new military courses covering threats like countering attacks from snipers, armour...

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines train alongside partner naval forces

Royal Navy and Royal Marines train alongside partner naval forces

Friday, 14 July 2017

UK maritime forces have trained alongside partner nations’ navies during deployment on board a French warship....

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Defence Secretary announces £120m investment in UK air power

Defence Secretary announces £120m investment in UK air power

Friday, 14 July 2017

Speaking at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), Sir Michael Fallon has announced two contracts worth almost £120 million....

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