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  • Investment in Catterick training area creates challenging urban training environment

    More than £1.2m has been invested in new buildings at Catterick training area to recreate the cluttered and congested environment of a city.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Project Servator: keeping defence safe

    Following its initial launch at two Defence sites in 2017, Project Servator remains a vital policing and counter terrorism tactic for the Ministry of Defence Police.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £2.5-million injection for drone swarms

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded £2.5-million to a consortium led by Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd to develop drone swarm technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Protection from tax hikes extended for military personnel in Scotland

    Over 8000 armed forces personnel will continue to be protected from tax rises made by the Scottish Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF aircraft to fly vital UK aid relief to Mozambique

    An A400M Atlas aircraft will deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating cyclone.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Graves of two Irish Soldiers killed during the Great War are rededicated a century later

    The resting places of Lieutenant (Lt) Gilbert Donnelly and Captain (Capt) John Forsythe Harvey, were honoured on Thursday 21 March during two rededication services held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Ste.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Multi-billion-pound deal for early warning radar aircraft

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has signed a $1.98-billion deal to purchase 5 E-7 early warning radar aircraft.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy’s new offshore patrol vessel named HMS Tamar

    HMS Tamar, which is part of a five-strong OPV contract with BAE Systems, worth a combined £635m, was formally named in Glasgow today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 100 days to go until Armed Forces Day 2019

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has joined Armed Forces personnel to begin the countdown

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Four unknown Irish soldiers buried 100 years after their deaths in The Great War

    Two burial services have taken place on the Western Front honouring four unknown Irish soldiers who fell during the First World War

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Brokenshire announces funding boost for homeless veterans

    Veterans who have become homeless, or at risk of it, will be supported through an extra £1 million boost.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DASA to attend DPRTE 2019

    Head of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), Lucy Mason, to present keynote speech to showcase innovation success.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Demolition work begins at RAF Lakenheath

    Demolition work has started at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project to prepare the base for the arrival of 2 squadrons of US F-35s.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Maritime Strategy and its contribution to the Indo-Pacific and Global Commons

    Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, spoke alongside the Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Sunil Lanba at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 10,000 troops from 13 countries arrive in the UK for major exercise

    The UK will boost its defensive capabilities by hosting a major international military exercise for two weeks from 30 March 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary sets out ambitious Defence Prosperity Programme

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed his commitment to growing defence’s contribution to UK economic growth.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exceptional work recognised by Commander JFC

    Commander Joint Forces Command (JFC) Commendations have been presented to individuals from across the organisation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Romania signal shared commitment to Black Sea security

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Romanian Defence Minister Gabriel Les today signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance defence co-operation between the two countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Gurkha battalion to be established as brigade grows

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has confirmed that a new specialist Gurkha battalion is being formed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £30-million boost to fast-track battlefield apps

    Digital apps are set to redefine the battlefield as the Defence Secretary announces a £30-million boost to fast-track agile software development technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government