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  • RAF surveillance fleet to be based in Moray

    The move demonstrates the UK Government's commitment to investing in Scotland

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Important information for customers living in the European Union (EU)/ European Economic Area (EEA)

    From 1 January 2021, you may no longer be able to use a British bank account for your War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Statutory Instrument on Royal Navy Police enforcement powers

    A Regulation has been introduced to the Policing and Crime Act 2017 to provide Royal Navy Police with enforcement powers as the transition period for Britain's exit from the EU comes to an end.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chief of Defence Staff speech RUSI Annual lecture

    General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of Defence Staff's speech the Annual RUSI Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits British troops defending NATO’s eastern flank in Estonia

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave his personal thanks to British troops deployed in Estonia over the Christmas period, during a visit to the Baltic state.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Army develops spray to kill coronavirus

    A novel disinfectant spray developed by the Army that can eliminate 99.99% of the Covid-19 virus will now be made available to the public and used by military personnel on the frontline as they support the battle against the…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sustainable fuels to power RAF jets

    Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under bold MOD plans to slash carbon emissions, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Red letter day for Royal Navy in Scotland

    Marked by construction of a building hall for the next-generation Type 31 frigates and naming of the fifth Clyde-bound Astute Class submarine Anson

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary's speech on defence reform

    Defence Secretary's speech at the RUSI Conference covering the Integrated Review, the spending review settlement and other issues for defence. 

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fifth hunter-killer submarine named Anson

    Anson, the Royal Navy's latest Astute Class attack submarine, has officially been named in a virtual ceremony at BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness shipyard today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Massive Type 31 frigate building hall unveiled in Rosyth

    A vast building hall for the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 31 frigates has been unveiled in Rosyth.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • ‘Good progress’ made in tackling unacceptable behaviour in the military

    Good progress has been made introducing new measures to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour in the military, an independent review released today has concluded.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Thousands of organisations pledge support for armed forces

    Thousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity

    The Ministry of Defence Police reminds the communities that it serves to remain vigilant throughout the Winter months and festive season.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Royal Navy warships monitor significant Russian presence close to UK waters

    The Royal Navy has monitored nine Russian vessels around the UK in recent weeks.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 300 British troops deploy to Mali on UN Peacekeeping Mission

    A UK task force has arrived in Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission where they will provide a reconnaissance capability

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Baroness Goldie speech at 25th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention

    Baroness Goldie's speech at the 25th Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in The Hague.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £2.4-billion munitions deal secures thousands of UK jobs

    A new £2.4-billion contract to equip UK Armed Forces with essential fire power will sustain 4,000 jobs around the UK over 15 years, Defence Minister Jeremy Quin today announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Operational Honours and Awards list November 2020

    The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of service personnel within the military.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • FPDA Defence Ministers’ joint statement

    Defence Ministers from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and United Kingdom reaffirmed their nations’ continued commitment to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government