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  • UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

    Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Royal Marines rehearse Drumhead Service ahead of national commemorations

    Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Countess Mountbatten of Burma reflects on anniversary

    As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has urged members of the public to attend and show their support.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD successful in appeal to trace airman's family

    Following the successful appeal the Ministry of Defence (MOD) are going to re-dedicate Sgt Roy Penry Williams' grave.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces further training for Ukraine

    The Defence Secretary has announced further enhancements of the UK training programme for Ukrainian armed forces while visiting the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army bomb disposal experts tackle WW2 bomb in Bethnal Green

    Military bomb disposal experts have arrived at Temple Street, Bethnal Green after an unexploded 250kg World War Two device was discovered.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: Far East veteran leaves his mark on soldiers of today

    Soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70: How soldiers of today learn the laws of the jungle

    It is one of the world’s toughest environments, and lessons learned from the jungle warfare of the Second World War are still being taught to soldiers today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45)

    Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on 18th March 1945 during the Battle of Meiktila (Burma Campaign) earned him …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mordaunt Cohen: A Jewish officer commanding African Muslims in Burma

    Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Cohen served in Burma with 251 West African Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit, commanding Nigerian volunteers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary attends historic Suez Canal expansion

    Michael Fallon has expressed the UK’s support for Egypt’s economy and our shared determination to fight terrorism as he witnessed the opening of the country’s new Suez Canal.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Contracts give Royal Navy Frigates a power boost

    The MOD has awarded contracts worth £80 million to upgrade the backbone of the Royal Navy surface flotilla, the Type 23 Frigates.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister arrives in Gibraltar

    Minister for the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt has arrived in Gibraltar on her first official visit since taking up post, where she will meet service personnel stationed in the UK overseas territory.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New contracts bring £1bn savings over 10 years to Defence

    New IT contracts for the MoD will bring savings of £1bn that will be directly reinvested in defence capability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Strategic Defence and Security Review Public Engagement

    Work on the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) is now under way.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK makes counter explosives training offer to Pakistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today offered Pakistan a new, enhanced three-year package of counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) support.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Review of the 5000 series regulatory articles

    Review of the 5000 series regulatory articles and integration of European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR) part 21.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary pays tribute to British military helping secure Afghanistan's future

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has thanked UK troops working towards a more peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan while in Kabul yesterday

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Work starts to prepare Ludgershall site for new army homes

    Demolition work is underway at the MOD’s Corunna Barracks in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, the site earmarked for 246 new army family homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DIO delivers first stages of maintenance facility for new RAF transport aircraft

    Work has started on the steelwork stage of a new aircraft hangar at RAF Brize Norton, after DIO worked with a range of partners to develop the site.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government