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  • 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

  • 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