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  • VJ Day 70 events information

    Find out how you can register to attend the events taking place in London for VJ Day 70.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VJ Day 70 plans announced

    MOD has announced plans for the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government flies flag for armed forces

    To support the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag throughout Armed Forces Week.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Soldiers move into new homes at MOD Stafford

    Soldiers and their families are moving into hundreds of new homes built for service personnel relocating to MOD Stafford from Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government completes historic Admiralty Arch deal

    Government has handed over the keys to Admiralty Arch to restore the building to its former glory and raise £65.5 million for the taxpayer.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Payments into RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank accounts

    The RBS banking group (RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank) are experiencing problems with their IT services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit

    Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shaping research themes under the European Common Security and Defence Policy

    The European Commission is proposing a Preparatory Action for Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) related research in 2017-2019.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMT Lancastria

    HMT Lancastria was sunk by enemy action on 17 June 1940, while engaged in the evacuation of British troops from France

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK continues to play leading role in countering ISIL

    Alongside the ongoing air strike campaign, the UK military continues to play a leading role in the fight against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Game old bird thrives on MOD firing range

    A Ministry of Defence training range in South West Wales is home to what is thought to be the oldest chough in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2015 birthday honours for service personnel and defence civilians

    108 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual birthday honours list.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

    Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operati…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bastion Memorial: Forever in our hearts and prayers

    On Thursday 11 June 2015, a congregation of over 2,000 people gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DIO delivers drinkable water for Sennybridge soldiers

    Britain’s third largest military training area now has a sustainable supply of drinking water, thanks to new boreholes delivered by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Hangars complete at new Defence college

    Work has completed on three hangars at the new Defence College for Technical Training at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary supports Ebola medal

    The Prime Minister has announced a new medal to recognise the bravery and hard work of people who have helped to stop the spread of Ebola.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase support to Nigeria

    Prime Minister announces UK to step up support to the Nigerian Forces as part of our global commitment to developing security and stability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Bastion Memorial, by Major Tom McDermott RTR

    Major Tom McDermott RTR tells us his Bastion Memorial story.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept two Russian aircraft near Baltic states

    RAF Typhoon jets deployed as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission intercepted two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government