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  • Britain’s global role: stepping up

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First Sea Lord’s defence and security lecture to the City of London

    Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy statement: 20 July 2016

    At approximately 1330 local time today, HMS Ambush, an Astute-class submarine, while submerged and conducting a training exercise was involved in a glancing collision with a merchant vessel off the coast of Gibraltar. We ar…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment on US visit

    In his first visit to the US since the forming of the new Government, Michael Fallon met with Counter-Daesh coalition partners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World War 2 servicemen's grave rededication

    The graves of 2 World War 2 servicemen to be rededicated 72 years after their attempts to help fellow prisoners escape

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK decides to renew continuous at sea deterrent

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon welcomes decision to renew the UK's continuous at sea deterrent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government consults with civil society groups on UN peacekeeping

    Baroness Anelay and General Gordon Messenger hosted an event to discuss key themes for the upcoming UK led Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • COBR meeting on the situation in Turkey: 17 July 2016

    A second COBR meeting was held to discuss the ongoing situation in Turkey and the current work to support British nationals in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • COBR meeting on the attempted coup in Turkey: 16 July 2016

    COBR meeting earlier today to discuss the current situation in Turkey and the impact on British nationals in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ministerial appointments July 2016: Ministers of State at DWP and MOD

    Penny Mordaunt is Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, and Mike Penning is Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence celebrates innovation in British Defence companies

    The Defence Secretary congratulated award-winning businesses at the Farnborough International Air Show this week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary discusses tackling terrorism with Qatar

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional issues, including the need to counter terrorism.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Urgent appeal for family of Durham Resident Private Harry Vasey

    MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre is appealing for Harry’s family to get in touch after his grave site has been identified

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Urgent appeal for family of Carlisle Resident Corporal Thomas Edgar

    MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre is appealing for Thomas’ family to get in touch after his grave has been identified

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Urgent appeal for family of Lancastrian Private George Wilson

    MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre is appealing for George’s family to get in touch after his grave site has been identified

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Urgent appeal for family of Durham Lance Corporal Raymond Halliday

    MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre is appealing for Raymond’s family to get in touch after his grave site has been identified.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and US look to robotics help for ‘last mile’

    The UK and the US are speeding up the impact that robotic and autonomous systems can have on resupplying their armies by committing to a joint programme, announced UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne and US Under Secretary of D…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministerial appointment July 2016: Secretary of State for Defence

    Michael Fallon continues as Secretary of State for Defence following Theresa May's appointment as Prime Minister.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better care package for severely injured veterans

    A new system to give seriously injured veterans better lifelong assistance has been announced by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Improved Brimstone missile enters service with RAF

    An improved version of the RAF’s Brimstone missile with a longer range and more advanced guidance system is ready for use on Tornado aircraft following a £170 million investment by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government