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  • Improved mail service ensures loved ones can stay in touch

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced a new mailing system for friends and family to send letters to personnel around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Broadband providers drop cancellation fees for Armed Forces personnel

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced that Armed Forces personnel will no longer have to face cancellation fees for their broadband and media packages when posted overseas or to another part of the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s NATO Southern Air Policing Mission to begin in May

    RAF Typhoon fast jets will deploy to Romania from May for the UK's contribution to NATO’s Southern Air Policing mission, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary pays tribute to Sikh community

    The British Sikh Association have signed the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, during an event to celebrate Vaisakhi - the Sikh New Year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK armoured vehicles arrive in Estonia

    The first of hundreds of UK military vehicles have arrived in Estonia to support the UK’s enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Global Britain on show in Malaysia

    On her first visit to Malaysia, Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin is leading a strong delegation to the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition as the UK deepens bilateral defence, s…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal names new jetty for Navy’s giant aircraft carriers

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has today officially named the jetty which will house the Royal Navy’s giant new aircraft carriers in Portsmouth.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister and Prince Harry celebrate 200 year relationship with Nepal

    To celebrate the bicentenary of UK-Nepal relations, Defence Minister Mark Lancaster attended a ceremony alongside Prince Harry at the Embassy of Nepal this afternoon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops arrive in Estonia for major NATO deployment

    Around 120 UK troops have arrived in Estonia as part of one of the biggest British deployments to Eastern Europe in decades.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Army's future is secure in Brecon

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon confirmed that the Army’s future is secure in Brecon during a visit to the Welsh town today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Accelerator face-to-face meetings: 4 April 2017 in Harwell

    An opportunity to book a meeting with Defence and Security Accelerator (Accelerator) in Harwell to discuss your research idea.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms 30,000 defence jobs in South West

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited the Royal Marines (RM) base at Chivenor today to underline the importance of the South West to the defence of the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD signs £14 million contract for lifesaving medical technology

    A Basingstoke company is set to deliver lifesaving medical monitors to the UK Armed Forces under a £14 million deal with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that will sustain over 60 jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Three World War 2 soldiers finally laid to rest 75 years after they gave their lives for their country

    Lance Corporal (LCpl) Ronald George Blackham laid to rest alongside 2 unknown soldiers after they were killed in Italy, during World War 2.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World War 2 airman finally laid to rest 70 years after he gave his life for his country

    Sergeant (Sgt) Wilfred Lawson, Royal Air Force, has finally been laid to rest after he was killed in action over Germany during World War 2.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 30% of officers progress from the ranks

    Addressing a group of would-be officers yesterday, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon revealed that nearly a third of serving officers have progressed from the lower ranks.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better value for money and fairer profits

    The Defence Secretary has today announced a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the baseline profit rate for contracts placed under Single Source Contract Regulations from 8.95% to 7.46%.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces 1,500th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that 1,500 UK organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledged to treat our Service personnel and veterans fairly.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Forces Command celebrates International Women’s Day

    Joint Forces Command (JFC), held an event to celebrate International Women’s Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Veterans UK Customer Satisfaction Survey 2017

    The survey is open now and until midnight on the 21 April 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government