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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon confirms the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander Joint Forces Command.
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Vital new facilities for Typhoons based at RAF Lossiemouth, have been completed ahead of time and under budget by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
The Defence Secretary has announced the forthcoming delivery of two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft during a visit to the Royal Air Force’s largest station.
Soldiers in the South East of the country are benefitting from recently completed refurbishment work at Chilcomb Ranges near Winchester.
New state-of-the-art navigation radars will be fitted to more than 60 Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore facilities
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discussed the strengthening of Britain’s security ties with Germany when he met counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in Berlin today, where the Ministers confirmed their shared vision for a close…
Millies honour the accomplishment and professionalism of our servicemen and women
David Cameron praised outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Nick Houghton and welcomed his successor Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach.
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE KCB ADC DL to take over from General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff this summer.
Penny Mordaunt visits officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Defence Secretary has visited the home of the Royal Navy’s submarine service to make clear the Government’s commitment to the nuclear deterrent.
The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will commit nearly 1,000 personnel to NATO exercises taking place in Poland.
Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary discuss military, security and diplomatic co-operation with Polish counterparts.
On Tuesday 12 January, around 100 school children visited the MOD to meet inspirational women working in Defence and hear their stories.
The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met with his counterparts in Paris today to discuss the counter-Daesh campaign.
The Defence Secretary has today announced the UK will gift around £500,000 worth of first aid kits to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF).
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced the release of 12 MOD sites, as part of the department’s drive for greater efficiency.
Jayne McGivern has been appointed as the new Chair of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Board.
Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will be able to rent out their homes without facing higher mortgage costs or having to change their mortgage.
Second round of Defence Growth Partnership Innovation Challenge winners revealed.
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