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  • Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said that UK personnel have made a vital contribution to tackle Ebola, during a visit to Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

    The Prime Minister has today announced a major boost to the UK’s shipbuilding industry as the Ministry of Defence signs a contract with BAE Systems worth £859million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

    More than £300m invested at RAF Marham to help prepare for the arrival of the UK's first F-35B Lightning II

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD announces preferred bidder to run military logistics programme

    Leidos chosen as preferred bidder for the Logistics Commodities and Services (Transformation) (LCS(T)) programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Coast jobs boost with £420m defence contract

    On a visit to Portsmouth, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced significant government investment in the UK’s defence capabilities in the region, including a major service support contract that will sustain 450 jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New reservists inspected by Chief of Defence Staff

    General Sir Nicholas Houghton has inspected the next generation of Army Reserves at their Passing Out parade in Grantham.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

    The soldier met Job Centre Plus staff in Wales to help them understand the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary discusses common goals with French counterpart

    The Defence Secretary has discussed how the UK and France can co-operate across a range of issues during a visit by Jean-Yves Le Drian.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague launches new Women, Peace and Security Centre at LSE

    William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD brings businesses together for innovative defence ideas

    A Marketplace event has been held in London to encourage small and big businesses to work together.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moves to end sexual violence in conflict areas

    The Government today announced support for a new academic Centre on Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK F-35 Lightning II testing begins in the US

    17 Squadron have begun F-35 trials as they mark the start of UK operational testing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK’s first A400M aircraft named “City of Bristol”

    Royal Air Force has recognised important role Bristol has had with A400M Atlas by naming first aircraft "City of Bristol".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK confirms lead role in NATO spearhead force

    The UK will contribute up to 1,000 troops to a high readiness force and deploy four RAF Typhoon jets for air policing in the Baltic States to boost NATO’s collective security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Centre for Defence Enterprise marketplace: securing our future through innovation

    Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boeing flying high after signing the Armed Forces Covenant

    Boeing Defence UK has become one of the largest companies to support the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Campaign launched to boost Armed Forces’ voter registration

    A campaign has been launched to encourage more soldiers, sailors and airmen to register to vote in this year’s General Election

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New regulations for the Air Traffic Management 3000 Series go live

    The introduction of the new Air Traffic Management (ATM) 3000 Series regulations have gone live 04 February 2015.

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  • Chief of Defence Materiel role extended at DE&S

    The MOD is pleased to announce that Bernard Gray has agreed to continue as the Chief of Defence Materiel until the end of 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government