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  • UK renews commitment to NATO missions

    The UK will expand its contribution to NATO Mission Iraq, following the Alliance’s decision to scale up the crucial mission at this week’s NATO Defence Ministerial.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A345 ash dieback tree felling completed ahead of schedule

    Tree felling, which had been taking place alongside the A345 since November 2020, finished 15 days ahead of schedule. Dangerous and dying trees were removed from about 20 miles of roadside.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Royal Navy seizes £11 million worth of drugs in Arabian Sea

    Royal Marines supported by the Royal Navy Warship HMS Montrose have intercepted over 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Former personnel discharged over sexuality to have medals restored

    The Ministry of Defence has introduced a new policy to allow former Armed Forces personnel who were dismissed from service on the basis of their sexuality to apply to have their medals restored.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK donates 100 vehicles to stop terrorists crossing into Lebanon

    The British Army gave 100 Armoured Patrol Vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces to help prevent militants crossing its border from Syria.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Over 350 additional military personnel deployed in Scottish Covid response

    A further 353 Armed Forces personnel will deploy to locations across Scotland as part of the continuing military support to the testing and vaccine delivery programmes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Government doubles armed forces support for vaccine roll-out in Wales

    An additional 96 service personnel will deploy to Wales to support the Welsh Government with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cutting-edge Telexistence technology given funding boost

    DASA awards £800,000 for 11 projects to fast-track development of emerging capability that will physically remove humans from dangerous situations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • McCloud Remedy update

    Important information for Veterans UK Customers affected by the McCloud Remedy

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK commits to deeper defence and security cooperation with Japan

    HMS Queen Elizabeth’s deployment to Indo Pacific later this year will enhance Japan and UK defence cooperation

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Additional 81 military personnel deploy to Scotland to support COVID vaccination roll-out

    Armed Forces personnel will administer the vaccine in Scotland for the first time, as the number of military personnel increases to over 200 supporting the rollout.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Drug dealer jailed after MOD Police Crime Command operation

    Close working with Merseyside Police leads to arrest.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits Kenya and Somalia to discuss Al Shabaab

    Ben Wallace travelled to the two East African nations to enhance security cooperation in the battle against terror group Al Shabaab and other shared threats.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £230-million contract to bolster Royal Navy torpedoes

    Cutting-edge Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes carried by the Royal Navy are receiving a £230-million maintenance uplift.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New legislation to help ensure fair treatment for armed forces

    New legislation to help ensure armed forces personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged by their service when accessing key public services.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £30-million injection for UK’s first uncrewed fighter aircraft

    The UK’s first fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft is one step closer to reality following a £30-million contract to design and manufacture a prototype in a three-year deal supporting more than 100 jobs in Belfast.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces now working in hospitals, vaccine centres, and testing across all four nations

    Armed Forces now working in hospitals, vaccine centres, and testing across all four nations of the UK to support the coronavirus response.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £102-million investment in detect and destroy system for British Army

    The British Army has invested £102-million in a high-end surveillance system which allows frontline soldiers to detect and engage enemy targets in seconds.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dstl plays pivotal role in defence missile development

    Dstl – the science inside UK defence and security - played an instrumental part throughout the research and development of the new SPEAR3 surface-attack missile.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New autonomous minesweepers to protect sailors at sea

    Three world-class autonomous minesweeping systems will detect and destroy sea mines on dangerous naval operations for the Royal Navy, thanks to a £25-million contract announced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government