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  • £260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

    A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by the MOD, Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence expands counter-poaching training into two new parks in Malawi

    The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its counter-poaching training into two further parks in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

    The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK steps up commitment to a modernised NATO

    Speaking at a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson set out his ambition for a modern NATO that delivers on its commitments.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD submits final Typhoon proposal to Belgium

    The UK Ministry of Defence has today submitted its final Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Belgium.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister presents Nepalese President with Gurkha Annual Report

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has presented the President of Nepal with the symbolic Gurkha Annual Report – celebrating the Brigade’s invaluable work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary hails modern partnership with Australia

    The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited the regional power with global interests, Australia, to discuss reinforcing the modern partnership, as well as tackling the nuclear threat from North Korea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New plans for military flexible working become law

    Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities after the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill became law yesterday.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Improvements to Mare Harbour jetty in Falklands complete

    A state of the art jetty which will improve military capability in the Falkland Islands and improve life for personnel on the Islands has been completed by DIO.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Chief of Defence Staff reaffirms commitment to Australia

    The UK Chief of Defence Staff has reinforced a commitment to stronger defence ties with Australia after a series of meetings with senior officials.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD confirms the death of Captain Dean Sprouting

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Captain Dean Sprouting.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The evolution of incident reporting, from pure statistics to nuanced insight

    This article focuses on air safety occurrence reporting, and the provision of an improved Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary discusses threats with US counterpart

    The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his US counterpart, Jim Mattis, have been discussing how to tackle the increasing threats faced by both allies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Huge new Atlas aircraft hangar opened by Defence Minister

    A £70 million hangar large enough to contain three of the RAF’s new Atlas transport aircraft at the same time was officially opened by Defence Minister Guto Bebb at RAF Brize Norton today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Shetland radar to better protect UK Northern airspace

    A new RAF radar facility reinforcing the UK’s ability to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, the head of the RAF heard today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New navy warship accepted by Defence Minister

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb today formally announced the acceptance of HMS Forth, the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), from manufacturer BAE Systems at the company's Scotstoun shipyard.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister appreciates Scots UK defence role

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb made his first visit to Scotland as the new Minister for Defence Procurement on Burns’ Night (Thursday, 25 Jan 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK fighter pilots fly F-35 for the first time following training

    A pair of UK fighter pilots have become the first in their services to fly the F-35 Lightning straight from training.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dynamic security threats and the British Army: Chief of the General Staff General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

    Speech given at The Royal United Services Institute Monday 22 January 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dedication event for victims of overseas terrorism

    A ceremony to dedicate a new national memorial to British victims of overseas terrorism will be held on 17 May, Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government