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  • New Competition: Predictive Cyber Analytics

    This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition seeks proposals for novel approaches to predictive cyber security

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Competition: Take Cover!

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find solutions for lightweight rapidly deployable protection for on-foot troops on the front-line through Field Fortifications.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK bolsters support to NATO mission in Afghanistan

    100 troops arrive in Kabul alongside Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK expands counter-IED support in Africa

    The Prime Minister Theresa May today visited a UK-funded counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training facility at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New competition: Biosensing across wide areas

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find solutions for rapidly detecting and locating hazardous biological agents deposited in the field.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister hails world-class Wales’ role in defence industry

    Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has seen first-hand the crucial role Welsh firms play in the defence sector after a tour of military suppliers in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dstl scientists take to the high seas on HMS Queen Elizabeth

    As HMS Queen Elizabeth makes her way across the Atlantic deploying for her longest sea trial to date, a pair of scientists from the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are on-board as part of an analytic resear…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Refurbished homes for sailors at HMNB Clyde

    Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde is a step closer to becoming the home of the entire UK Submarine Service with the refurbishment of 34 service family homes in Helensburgh.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British-armed F-35B Lightning jet takes to the skies

    Britain’s new stealth fighter jet, the F-35B Lightning, has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that the UK plays in the supersonic aircraft and bringing it a step closer to op…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK gifts historic SS Mendi Bell from WW1 to South Africa

    The UK has gifted the bell from First World War ship the SS Mendi to the Republic of South Africa, where it holds cultural and historical value.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Military Train 500 Somalis

    The British-led Baidoa Security Training Centre in Somalia has marked its 500th graduate, as part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to bring peace and security to the region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Theresa May to lead ambitious three-nation trip to Africa

    Theresa May to visit South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya for the first time with senior ministers and a wide-ranging trade delegation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF typhoons investigate Russians over Black Sea

    Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have interrupted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft’s path towards NATO airspace.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth sets off for F-35B fighter jet trials

    Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, departs her home port of Portsmouth today, bound for the USA to land fast jets on deck for the very first time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Ministers re-affirm Scotland’s central role in UK defence

    Tobias Ellwood and Stuart Andrew toured Scotland this week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF helicopters ready to support French in Mali

    Three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters, supported by around 90 British personnel are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terrorism operations in Mali.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Medical team train in Oman for Exercise Saif Sareea 3

    The Joint Medical Group has deployed to Oman ahead of Exercise Saif Sareea 3 (SS3), a joint exercise between the armed forces of the UK and Oman.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RFA Tideforce docks in Falmouth ahead of entering service

    The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in Cornwall for customisation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government helps train Park Rangers in Malawi to combat the illegal wildlife trade

    With less than two months to go until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference, UK troops in Malawi, as the face of Global Britain, are helping to train conservation non-profit African Parks’ rangers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence teams up with innovative start-up to train next generation of cyber veterans

    The MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government