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  • NATO jets to soar across Welsh skies in Summit flypast

    World leaders and the South Wales public will be treated to an aerial display of military jets from 9 different countries at the NATO Summit.

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

  • £1 million makeover for Armed Forces Memorial and support for Welsh veterans

    The Prime Minister is seeking to get agreement for an unprecedented international Armed Forces Declaration at the NATO summit this week.

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

  • Leading business backs NATO summit in Wales

    Businesses from across the UK will provide their support to make next week’s NATO Summit a success, Matthew Hancock announced today.

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

  • How do you float a 65,000-tonne ship?

    HMS Queen Elizabeth undergoes inclining test to find out her exact weight and centre of gravity.

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

  • NATO: one week to go

    Defence will play an important role at the NATO Summit next week.

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

  • Guildford to host Armed Forces Day 2015

    Next year's Armed Forces Day celebrations will take place in the historic town of Guildford.

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

  • HMS Illustrious takes final bow

    After a 32-year career, the last of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers decommissions in Portsmouth.

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

  • Royal Navy drugs bust in Caribbean

    A Royal Navy warship has seized £21 million worth of cocaine after a 12-hour pursuit across the Caribbean.

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

  • 8 benefits to Scotland from the UK’s Defence and Armed Forces

    The UK Armed Forces have a proud and distinguished history, here are 8 benefits to Scotland.

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

  • Ministerial visit to reserve unit

    Minister for Reserves finds out about the Army's recruitment efforts during his visit to Wiltshire.

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

  • 58 new apprentices to work on naval ships

    Launch of new apprenticeship campaign celebrates benefits of being an apprentice at British companies like BAE Systems.

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

  • MOD response about the UK's nuclear deterrent

    A letter to the Women in Black organisation outlining the government's position on the UK's nuclear deterrent.

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  • Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

    The Defence Secretary has thanked British service personnel and civilians in Cyprus for their efforts in the humanitarian mission in Iraq.

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

  • UK aid arrives for displaced Iraqis across northern Iraq

    Britain has delivered thousands of kitchen sets to go to Iraqis in refugee camps in northern Iraq, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 15 August 2014

    The Defence Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR to discuss the latest situation in Iraq.

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

  • Battle rhythm

    UK armed forces in documentary looking at the importance of music to personnel now and 100 years ago.

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

  • British aid for Yazidi refugees fleeing Mount Sinjar

    Britain will boost its support for 12,000 Yazidi refugees who have escaped from Mount Sinjar and made it to a refugee camp across the Syrian border, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

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

  • New UK aid supplies delivered to Iraq

    Two more aid flights have dropped supplies onto Iraq's Mount Sinjar.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • UK steps up aid for Northern Iraq

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed a third round of successful UK aid drops, including much-needed shelter, to help thousands of people on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.

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