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David Cameron praised outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Nick Houghton and welcomed his successor Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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.
New modular accommodation to house sailors working on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been completed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Businesses who proactively advocate and support the Armed Forces community will receive awards at No.10 Downing Street later today.
Today, the Armed Forces Covenant unveils its new branding.
A UK military training team will deploy to Nigeria as part of the ongoing efforts to train local forces to combat Boko Haram.
Outcome of the review into Dstl's status.
Lord Levene has delivered his fourth annual report on Defence reform and has praised the pace within the Ministry of Defence.
The Defence Secretary has announced the UK will look at taking part in a joint military exercise with Japan to tighten defence relations.
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