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  • New helicopter deal boosts UK's investment in military flying training to £2.8 billion

    A new contract worth around £1.1 billion has been awarded to UK industry to supply rotary wing training to the Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First Sea Lord’s remarks ahead of the centenary of the Battle of Jutland

    Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Romania strengthen defence relationship

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met with his Romanian counterpart Mihnea Motoc in London today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £411 million investment in new missile for UK's new jets sustains 700 UK jobs

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £411 million contract to develop a new missile for the UK’s future F-35B supersonic stealth aircraft.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Air Force Typhoons scramble to meet Russian aircraft

    Royal Air Force Typhoons have completed their second interception in less than a week during the latest NATO Baltic Air Policing mission.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase training to Oman

    The UK will increase its short term training effort in Oman by a third this year, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK/US naval partnership 2016

    Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Dambusters in 2016: from Lancaster to Lightning

    The Dambusters will again fly at the forefront of aviation technology as they prepare to become Britain’s first F-35B Lightning Squadron.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces celebrate The Queen's 90th birthday in Windsor

    600 Members of the Armed Forces have taken part in a spectacular celebration of The Queen’s life to mark her 90th Birthday.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rousing ceremony closes the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando

    Tributes paid to athletes and their supporters as four days of sporting events and achievements draw to a close.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Georgia strengthen defence relationship

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and His Excellency Mr Giorgi Kvirikashvili have welcomed the deepening of defence cooperation at a meeting in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Baltics

    Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have carried out their first intercept of Russian aircraft in this round of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission (BAP).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lieutenant General Richard Nugee appointed new Chief of Defence People

    Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Richard Nugee as the next Chief of Defence People (CDP) this summer, replacing Lieutenant General Andrew Gregory.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Invictus Games has begun with a glittering ceremony in the US

    Four days of international competition have commenced following the event at Walt Disney World Resort last night

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Veterans get access to Headley Court

    The Defence Secretary has announced that a group of amputee veterans are the first non-serving personnel to attend the centre

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £55.7 million infrastructure contract signed for upgrades at Mount Pleasant

    A contract to upgrade the power station, boiler house and district heating system at the Mount Pleasant complex on the Falkland Islands has been signed.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK considering further support to fight against Daesh

    Defence Secretary has met with counter-Daesh Coalition counterparts to review progress and consider further steps to accelerate the campaign.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD drives £100m savings through new fleet management contract

    A new contract to manage the Ministry of Defence’s fleet of lease and hire vehicles will target savings of £100 million. It follows the Defence Secretary’s instruction last year that the cost of vehicle hire was reviewed and…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK troops support UN mission in Somalia

    UK Armed Forces personnel have arrived in Somalia to support a United Nations-backed mission in Africa, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Versatile Vikings' £37 million upgrade completed

    The Royal Navy’s fleet of amphibious all-terrain vehicles – Vikings – have reached full operational capability (FOC) after a 3.5 year journey.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government