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Parker Review: Blueprint for a strong naval shipbuilding sector

Parker Review: Blueprint for a strong naval shipbuilding sector

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Sir John Parker’s Independent Report into naval shipbuilding sets out far-reaching recommendations to transform the UK shipbuilding industry...

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Armed Forces Minister praises strong UK Chile ties

Armed Forces Minister praises strong UK Chile ties

Friday, 25 November 2016

UK Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning has today affirmed the deep and historic defence ties between the UK and Chile....

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Portsmouth will be ready to be the home of Britain’s new carriers

Portsmouth will be ready to be the home of Britain’s new carriers

Friday, 25 November 2016

A £120m investment will mean that Portsmouth Naval Base will be ready for Britain’s biggest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Defence Secretary S...

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Government supports ‘Awards for Valour (Protection)’ Bill

Government supports ‘Awards for Valour (Protection)’ Bill

Friday, 25 November 2016

The ‘Awards for Valour (Protection)’ Bill will make it a crime for anyone to pose as a military veteran and deceive others by wearing honour or gallan...

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Minister for Defence Procurement visits Faslane

Minister for Defence Procurement visits Faslane

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin today visited Scotland’s military personnel at Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HNMB) Clyde which will be h...

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LIBOR funding flows for military community

LIBOR funding flows for military community

Thursday, 24 November 2016

The military community will benefit from £57.7m worth of investment in projects, the Chancellor announced in yesterday's Autumn Statement....

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Defence Secretary reviews NATO’s reassurance role with Secretary General

Defence Secretary reviews NATO’s reassurance role with Secretary General

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has discussed how NATO can further reassure allies and partners in Europe during talks with Secretary General Jen...

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The Minister for Defence Procurement has announced the start of the Defence Industrial Policy Refresh consultation

The Minister for Defence Procurement has announced the start of the Defence Industrial Policy Refresh consultation

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

The Minister for Defence Procurement has today launched a consultation on refreshing Defence Industrial Policy. ...

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Defence Minister recognises transformative innovation

Defence Minister recognises transformative innovation

Monday, 21 November 2016

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin recognises innovative MOD teams transforming defence and saving billions for the taxpayer...

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Reflections on the Somme

Reflections on the Somme

Friday, 18 November 2016

As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, what really happened in those 141 days? ...

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A400M Atlas aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facility completed at RAF Brize Norton

A400M Atlas aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facility completed at RAF Brize Norton

Friday, 18 November 2016

The structure of a 3 bay hangar for in-depth maintenance of the RAF’s new transport aircraft, the A400M or Atlas, has been completed. ...

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UK Canada partnership gathering pace

UK Canada partnership gathering pace

Friday, 18 November 2016

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has emphasised Britain’s strong and historic ties with Canada at the International Security Forum....

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Construction continues on world class medical centre for Armed Forces

Construction continues on world class medical centre for Armed Forces

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster visited Loughborough today, where construction continues on a facility set to offer world-class medical services for i...

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UK anti poaching support in Malawi to help tackle organised crime

UK anti poaching support in Malawi to help tackle organised crime

Thursday, 17 November 2016

UK Armed Forces will help stem illegal wildlife trade in Malawi by training a new force of anti-poaching trackers....

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Defence Secretary announces UK French missile cooperation

Defence Secretary announces UK French missile cooperation

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced Franco-British Centres of Excellence for missile technology in Stevenage and Bolton....

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Armed Forces join The Queen as she leads the UK in Remembrance

Armed Forces join The Queen as she leads the UK in Remembrance

Sunday, 13 November 2016

The nation falls silent as Her Majesty leads the traditional service at the Cenotaph in London...

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MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

Friday, 11 November 2016

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop ...

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Armistice Day marked by services around the world

Armistice Day marked by services around the world

Friday, 11 November 2016

Servicemen and women around the world have joined the nation in marking two minutes’ silence at 11.00 on Armistice Day....

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UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft

UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Thursday, 10 November 2016

The UK and Norway stepped up their defence relationship today, as Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Ai...

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UK works with northern allies to tackle threats

UK works with northern allies to tackle threats

Wednesday, 09 November 2016

Britain remains committed to working with regional allies to confront global security threats, the Defence Secretary has said....

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£4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families

£4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families

Monday, 07 November 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the UK’s Armed Forces...

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UK chosen as a global F 35 repair hub

UK chosen as a global F 35 repair hub

Monday, 07 November 2016

The F-35 maintenance programme will generate millions of pounds and support thousands of jobs in North Wales. ...

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60th anniversary of Suez marked at a commemorative service

60th anniversary of Suez marked at a commemorative service

Sunday, 06 November 2016

Veterans and current Service personnel attended the service at the National Memorial Arboretum....

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MOD awards £100m contract to deliver missile system for Royal Navy’s new Global Combat Ship

MOD awards £100m contract to deliver missile system for Royal Navy’s new Global Combat Ship

Friday, 04 November 2016

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £100m contract to deliver a key defensive weapon for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship....

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Defence Secretary confirms summer start for Type 26 frigates

Defence Secretary confirms summer start for Type 26 frigates

Friday, 04 November 2016

The Defence Secretary has announced the steel cut for new Type 26 frigates will be in summer 2017, subject to final contract negotiations....

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Service personnel and Ministers show support on London Poppy Day

Service personnel and Ministers show support on London Poppy Day

Thursday, 03 November 2016

All of the Defence Ministers and a host of military personnel turned out to support the annual event in the capital ...

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UK troops to provide further support to Colombia

UK troops to provide further support to Colombia

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

The Defence Secretary has praised the UK’s relationship with Colombia as further UK personnel prepare to visit the Latin American country....

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Defence Secretary announces £1.1 billion investment in Army facilities

Defence Secretary announces £1.1 billion investment in Army facilities

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £1.1 billion will be invested in creating new accommodation and facilities to meet ...

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Airborne medics prepare for South Sudan mission

Airborne medics prepare for South Sudan mission

Monday, 31 October 2016

The Defence Secretary has met the British Army’s high-readiness paratroopers who are preparing to serve on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan....

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Daesh clinging to Iraq as UK marks anniversary of operations

Daesh clinging to Iraq as UK marks anniversary of operations

Monday, 31 October 2016

Daesh now holds just a fraction of Iraq’s territory after previously threatening the capital Baghdad, the Defence Secretary has said....

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