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UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

Friday, 27 January 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty ...

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Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise

Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise

Friday, 27 January 2017

The world's premier air combat exercise is underway in Nevada, USA, with the Royal Air Force training alongside US and Australian counterparts....

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Armed Forces Minister confirms increase in support to Afghanistan

Armed Forces Minister confirms increase in support to Afghanistan

Friday, 27 January 2017

Britain’s increased support to Afghanistan is already helping the country to build a more secure and stable future, Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning...

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Defence Secretary marks Australia Day

Defence Secretary marks Australia Day

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has underlined the UK’s Defence ties with Australia while marking the country’s national day....

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MOD partners with industry to promote UK prosperity

MOD partners with industry to promote UK prosperity

Thursday, 26 January 2017

In the week the UK’s Industrial Strategy was announced, Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin met with Boeing International president Marc...

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UK and US strengthen maritime aviation cooperation

UK and US strengthen maritime aviation cooperation

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin signs a Maritime Patrol Aircraft declaration with the US....

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Iconic Sea King  XZ593 gifted to Falkand Islands Museum and National Trust

Iconic Sea King XZ593 gifted to Falkand Islands Museum and National Trust

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Spectators witnessed Sea King helicopter XZ593 being transported to Stanley Airport, Falkland Islands, by Chinook on 14 January 2017. ...

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Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens UK – Romania Defence ties

Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens UK – Romania Defence ties

Monday, 23 January 2017

Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has reaffirmed the UK’s Defence relationship with Romania....

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X Forces strengthens Covenant commitment to create more business success stories

X Forces strengthens Covenant commitment to create more business success stories

Friday, 20 January 2017

Social enterprise helping those leaving military to start their own businesses renews support to Armed Forces Covenant....

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UK To Expand Support To Ukraine’s Armed Forces

UK To Expand Support To Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Friday, 20 January 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to Ukraine ...

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First phase of hundreds of new service family homes complete at Tidworth

First phase of hundreds of new service family homes complete at Tidworth

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

The first tranche of hundreds of new service family homes being built in Tidworth has been completed....

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Crowsnest helicopter surveillance deal to protect carriers sustains 200 high skilled UK jobs

Crowsnest helicopter surveillance deal to protect carriers sustains 200 high skilled UK jobs

Monday, 16 January 2017

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announces £269M deal for Crowsnest system to protect new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers....

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Covenant means coding careers for military community as Amazon Web Services sign up

Covenant means coding careers for military community as Amazon Web Services sign up

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Amazon Web Services (AWS) signs the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges to support veterans and their families, as part of a scheme to educate young Bri...

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Bids open to host tenth annual Armed Forces Day National Event

Bids open to host tenth annual Armed Forces Day National Event

Thursday, 12 January 2017

The Ministry of Defence is inviting expressions of interest from communities across the UK to become host for the tenth annual Armed Forces Day Nation...

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UK steps up to take command of NATO task force

UK steps up to take command of NATO task force

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

UK forces have taken command of NATO’s Response Force and its flagship Very High Readiness Joint Task Force....

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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon hails importance of UK's defence network

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon hails importance of UK's defence network

Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has praised the important work of the UK's growing defence network....

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£271M Wildcat Helicopter support deal sustains 500 UK jobs

£271M Wildcat Helicopter support deal sustains 500 UK jobs

Monday, 09 January 2017

The MOD has signed a £271M deal with Leonardo Helicopters to continue to support world-leading Wildcat helicopters, protecting hundreds of highly-skil...

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Sierra Leone Jungle Training Underlines Britain's role in Africa

Sierra Leone Jungle Training Underlines Britain's role in Africa

Saturday, 07 January 2017

Defence Secretary announces the training of UK Armed Forces alongside Sierra Leonean troops for the first time ever....

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UK Innovation: Laser Weapon Contract Awarded

UK Innovation: Laser Weapon Contract Awarded

Thursday, 05 January 2017

MOD awards £30m contract to produce Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator to UK Dragonfire consortium, led by MBDA....

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£410M RAF Atlas aircraft support contract secures at least 400 UK jobs

£410M RAF Atlas aircraft support contract secures at least 400 UK jobs

Thursday, 05 January 2017

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has negotiated a £410 million contract that will secure at least 400 highly-skilled British jobs and provide in-service ...

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Two new non executive directors appointed  to the DE&S Board

Two new non executive directors appointed to the DE&S Board

Thursday, 05 January 2017

The Defence Equipment and Support Chairman, Mr Paul Skinner as announced the appointment of 2 non-executive directors, Dr Ros Rivaz and Mr Iain Lanagh...

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New Flying Display Directors (FDDs) Competence Framework

New Flying Display Directors (FDDs) Competence Framework

Thursday, 05 January 2017

To define a competence framework for FDDs and to develop a means of accreditation against this framework....

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Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington has died

Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington has died

Tuesday, 03 January 2017

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington, aged 22....

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MOD statement following death of soldier in Iraq

MOD statement following death of soldier in Iraq

Monday, 02 January 2017

We are sad to report the death of a soldier following an incident in Iraq today....

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2017 is the Year of the Navy

2017 is the Year of the Navy

Sunday, 01 January 2017

2017 is set to be the year of the Royal Navy as it prepares to welcome new ships to the fleet, following one of their busiest years since the end of t...

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The Military Division of the New Years Honours list 2017

The Military Division of the New Years Honours list 2017

Friday, 30 December 2016

114 service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List...

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Defence leads the way on small business engagement

Defence leads the way on small business engagement

Friday, 30 December 2016

The MOD has announced the next step in its programme to put small businesses at the heart of Defence procurement and deliver value for money....

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Boxing Day deal on mortgages for Armed Forces

Boxing Day deal on mortgages for Armed Forces

Monday, 26 December 2016

Personnel redeployed within the UK will now be able to rent out their homes without facing higher costs or having to change their mortgage....

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British troops send their loved ones messages for Christmas

British troops send their loved ones messages for Christmas

Saturday, 24 December 2016

UK servicemen and women deployed abroad have sent messages to their families and friends wishing them a Happy Christmas....

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Crowdsourcing Innovative New Defence Technologies

Crowdsourcing Innovative New Defence Technologies

Thursday, 22 December 2016

Dstl announces an innovative competition to crowdsource solutions to improve satellite imaging....

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