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RAF opens close combat role to women ahead of schedule

RAF opens close combat role to women ahead of schedule

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women....

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Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons

Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons

Thursday, 13 July 2017

The Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer....

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Ministry of Defence Police awarded a gold banding in the Business in the Community Diversity Benchmark

Ministry of Defence Police awarded a gold banding in the Business in the Community Diversity Benchmark

Monday, 10 July 2017

The MOD Police are very pleased to have been awarded a gold banding for both gender and race in the Business in the Community Diversity Benchmark. ...

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Defence Secretary welcomes Iraqi Victory in Mosul

Defence Secretary welcomes Iraqi Victory in Mosul

Monday, 10 July 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has congratulated the Iraqi Prime Minister and security forces on their victory in Mosul....

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The Sun Military Awards 2017 open for nominations

The Sun Military Awards 2017 open for nominations

Monday, 10 July 2017

The 10th annual ‘Millies’ have been launched by The Sun newspaper and the Ministry of Defence....

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Defence Secretary Speech at CSIS, Washington

Defence Secretary Speech at CSIS, Washington

Friday, 07 July 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Defence Secretary speech discussing stronger defence and investing in equipment...

Service marks 100 years of women’s contribution to UK Armed Forces

Service marks 100 years of women’s contribution to UK Armed Forces

Friday, 07 July 2017

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin MP attended the event at the National Memorial Arboretum....

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Defence Secretary reaffirms leadership in NATO on Washington trip

Defence Secretary reaffirms leadership in NATO on Washington trip

Friday, 07 July 2017

UK has made good on commitments to show leadership in NATO and will continue to do so in an age of varied threats to freedom and security....

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UK trains over 5000 Ukrainian Armed Forces

UK trains over 5000 Ukrainian Armed Forces

Wednesday, 05 July 2017

UK has directly trained over 5000 members of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, 1000 more than initially targeted, the Defence Secretary has confirmed....

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UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational

UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational

Wednesday, 05 July 2017

The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK-built temporary hospital that will support a UN mission in country is now up and running....

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Defence research and exports support UK jobs

Defence research and exports support UK jobs

Monday, 03 July 2017

Defence’s contribution to the UK economy was on show today as Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin visited the south west to hear how Ministry of Defence...

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@MODPolice Twitter launch

@MODPolice Twitter launch

Monday, 03 July 2017

The official Ministry of Defence Police Twitter account launched today (Monday 3 July 2017)....

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Multi billion pound defence deal secures thousands of UK jobs

Multi billion pound defence deal secures thousands of UK jobs

Sunday, 02 July 2017

The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced the signing of a contract worth around £3.7 billion to start building the Royal Navy’s Type 26 ...

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Sweden and Finland join UK led response force

Sweden and Finland join UK led response force

Friday, 30 June 2017

Sir Michael Fallon met his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a signing event welcoming the two countries to the Joint Expeditionary Force....

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Potential Army Officers meet Defence Secretary

Potential Army Officers meet Defence Secretary

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Students on the Army's Potential Officer Development Programme (PODP) met with Secretary of State Sir Michael Fallon at MOD Main Building on Tuesday....

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Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Sir Michael Fallon has announced a package of new contributions to NATO, underlining the UK’s leading role within the Alliance....

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Grave of brave Sussex born WW1 sailor finally rededicated almost a century later

Grave of brave Sussex born WW1 sailor finally rededicated almost a century later

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Able Seaman Reginal Cecil Evenden finally laid to rest almost a century after his death....

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RUSI Landwarfare Conference

RUSI Landwarfare Conference

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon at the RUSI Landwarfare Conference....

Defence Secretary announces £48 million Apache training contract

Defence Secretary announces £48 million Apache training contract

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

The Defence Secretary announced the six-year contract alongside new measures to tackle global cyber threats at the Land Warfare Conference....

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Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Cyber 2017 outlining how the Ministry of Defence is tackling today's cyber threats...

Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

Monday, 26 June 2017

History was made today as HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first QE Class aircraft carrier, set sail from Rosyth to commence first stage sea trials off the no...

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A record Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

A record Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Spectacular celebrations are underway today to mark the ninth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the exceptional work and dedication of our brave Serv...

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Record number of events will hail UK Armed Forces

Record number of events will hail UK Armed Forces

Saturday, 24 June 2017

More than 300 different events will take place around the world today to thank the UK’s Armed Forces for their work at home and abroad. ...

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Historic North Wales town announced as host for Armed Forces Day 2018

Historic North Wales town announced as host for Armed Forces Day 2018

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Defence Minister Earl Howe has announced that the tenth Armed Forces Day national event will take place in and around Llandudno in the borough of Conw...

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First ever memorial to African and Caribbean Service Personnel unveiled in Brixton.

First ever memorial to African and Caribbean Service Personnel unveiled in Brixton.

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The memorial was unveiled at Windrush Sq, Brixton honouring the contribution of Service personnel of African and Caribbean origin in both World Wars....

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£260M job sustaining contract for advanced identification system

£260M job sustaining contract for advanced identification system

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £260 million contract to supply the UK’s with the next generation of secure Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) technol...

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Defence Minister Focuses on Scottish business, skills, and innovation

Defence Minister Focuses on Scottish business, skills, and innovation

Thursday, 22 June 2017

UK investment, innovation, and support for Scottish jobs and skills were the focus for Minister Harriett Baldwin today, when she visited two leading e...

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£135M infrastructure contract marks milestone in UK F35 programme

£135M infrastructure contract marks milestone in UK F35 programme

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

The Defence Secretary announced that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135million contract to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham....

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Flexible working for Armed Forces

Flexible working for Armed Forces

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

New arrangements to attract and retain the best men and women for our Armed Forces by adapting service life to meet their modern needs and aspirations...

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Angelina Jolie visits British military team in Kenya

Angelina Jolie visits British military team in Kenya

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Ms Angelina Jolie, the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict...

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