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  • Jetty completion marks major milestone in Carrier works

    Work to ready a historic jetty at Her Majesty’s Naval Dockyard Portsmouth for the arrival of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy has been completed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British military chief welcomes largest number of female Afghan officer graduates

    The UK’s second most senior military officer has hailed the important role Afghan women play in defending their country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unknown World War 1 soldiers graves rededicated

    Funeral service held for 3 unknown soldiers who enlisted into The Lancashire Fusiliers, the New Zealand Infantry and of an unknown regiment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiled in London

    HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy's first new Offshore Patrol Vessel formally named

    The first of the Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has been formally named in Scotland today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Promoting Our Prosperity

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin's address to the Chatham House Security and Defence Conference 2017

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister launches new Army apprentice awards

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has launched the Army Apprenticeship Awards as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security

    Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK maritime forces join major French deployment

    UK maritime forces are taking part in a major French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary applauds service of globally deployed Scots

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today thanked the Armed Forces in Scotland for their bravery and hard work protecting the UK and projecting British influence around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • War Pension Scheme payments increases from April 2017

    New rates of pensions and allowances payable under the War Pension Scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Submarines to support economic and community growth

    Millions of pounds of investment in HMNB Clyde is set to bring jobs, transport, leisure and business growth opportunities to Helensburgh, with an agreement signed today (February 27) between the UK Government, Royal Navy and…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel

    In a major speech at the University of Oxford, the Defence Secretary today announced the formation of a world class panel which will help challenge and drive the Ministry of Defence’s innovation agenda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • SJFHQ undertake valuable maritime familiarisation visit to HMNB Devonport

    Personnel from the Standing Joint Force Headquarters visit HMNB Devonport to expand their knowledge of how the Royal Navy and Royal Marines operate.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops on NATO mission join Estonian national celebration

    UK Armed Forces in Estonia have taken part in celebrations to mark the country’s Independence Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms £1.7bn investment in Scottish military bases

    The Defence Secretary today (Friday 24 February 2017) confirmed £1.7 billion will be invested to upgrade Scottish military bases as the MOD’s Defence Board convened in Edinburgh for the first time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Debate on the armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases

    Speech by the Secretary of State during an Opposition day debate

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD to attend Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2017

    Experts from Defence Business Services (DBS) within the MOD are to attend the Who Do You Think You Are Live event at the NEC, Birmingham.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queens Park Rangers sign the Armed Forces Covenant

    Championship football team QPR are kicking unfairness towards the military out of football, by becoming the first London football league club to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD signs £146 million contract to upgrade RAF’s long-range missile

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin has today announced a £146 million contract with MBDA to regenerate an air-launched missile, alongside her French counterpart Laurent Collet-Billon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government