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  • Hundreds of Service personnel support London Poppy Day

    Around 980 tri-service members of the Armed Forces turned out to support the annual event

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New nurseries open for UK forces families in Cyprus

    The RAF Akrotiri early years learning facility was officially opened on October 17 by Commander British Forces Cyprus (BFC), Major General James Illingworth and director for the Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP), …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Science and tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Birmingham

    Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has today launched a new Science and Technology Strategy to counter evolving threats and adapt to rapidly changing technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British soldiers arrive in Estonia

    1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have deployed to Estonia

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons

    New steps to make military life more flexible in order to attract and retain the best talent will be heard in the House of Commons today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for new frigates

    As part of his nationwide tour of UK shipyards, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon paid a visit to A&P Tyne near Newcastle today, one of the yards that could be involved in building a new class of ships for the Royal N…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New stats reveal veterans’ contribution to society, as Ministerial Board steps up support to Armed Forces

    New figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed the contribution veterans make to the economy and society.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary commits to boost diversity in the Armed Forces

    The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, today committed to boosting diversity in the Armed Forces during a visit to the Royal Navy’s London Reserve unit at HMS President.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government ministers host Poppyscotland launch

    UK Government ministers hosted the launch of this year’s appeal, encouraging everyone to use their old ‘round pounds’ to purchase their poppy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK hosts international nuclear disarmament verification exercise

    The UK has successfully hosted an innovative international nuclear disarmament verification exercise between nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Millions invested in pilot training at state-of-the-art helicopter centre

    The Ministry of Defence has announced an over £90 million investment in a world-leading helicopter simulation centre to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots of the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DIO awards contract for new jetty at HMNB Devonport Oil Fuel Depot

    DIO awarded a contract worth approximately £43 million to VolkerStevin to construct a new jetty at Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot which provides fuelling facilities for the Royal Navy at Devonport Naval Base.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exercise Cambrian Patrol testing the best from around the world

    Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual test of troop’s military skills. It is seen by many as the most challenging event of its kind that there is.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK steps up role as the fight against Daesh evolves

    UK forces deployed at Al Asad Air Base will train further forward and provide increased force protection for UK personnel in and around coalition bases as Daesh continues its retreat across Iraq and Syria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces exceptional gift to Canada

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will gift the wrecks from Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin’s historic expedition to the Canadian Government. This reflects our long shared history and the closen…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD Veterans UK welcomes Prince Harry to Blackpool in a visit marking 25 years of helpline support

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry was today welcomed by staff from MOD Veterans UK, part of Defence Business Services, in a visit marking 25 years of the Veterans UK Helpline Service at their Norcross site near Blackpool.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Europe opens Strategic Dialogue with Georgia

    Sir Alan Duncan opens the fourth Strategic Dialogue with Georgia ahead of upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New frigates opportunity for Ferguson as Defence Secretary visits

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has paid a visit to Glasgow’s Ferguson shipyard as industry develops plans for a brand new class of frigates for the Royal Navy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah

    As the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally announce that Raqqah has been liberated from Daesh, the Defence Secretary has welcomed the news but cautioned there is more to do.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Navy ship named in Glasgow

    A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been named in Scotland today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government