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  • Defence Secretary keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020

    The Defence Secretary Presented a keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020 where he announced the £65 million contract for the Protector aircraft.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech at the Air and Space Power Conference

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines air and space power in an age of constant competition.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MOD signs £65-million contract for Protector aircraft

    A £65-million contract to build the UK’s first three Protector aircraft, the first UK operated system capable of strike missions anywhere in the world, has been signed.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Minister and Head of the US Army sign Modernisation Agreement

    Minister of the Armed Forces James Heappey and US Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on joint modernisation of both the British and US Army.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New anti-bullying helpline to clamp down on poor behaviour in the military

    A new helpline providing support for service personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination has been set up by the Ministry of Defence to clamp down on instances of unacceptable behaviour in the …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces lead tributes to Dame Vera Lynn at her funeral

    The UK Armed Forces led the nation in saying farewell to the Forces' Sweetheart with a series of ceremonial tributes at the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cowden Beach closed for safety reasons

    A section of Cowden Sands beach has been closed to protect the public from the risk of unexploded ordnance.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK loans Estonia four Jackal vehicles to support counter-terror mission in Mali

    Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the UK Ministry of Defence, it is today announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Permanent protection from higher tax for military personnel in Scotland

    Thousands of British Armed Forces personnel will continue to be protected from income tax rises passed by Holyrood.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Market exploration: forward surgical capability

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) wants to understand the current market capability and development requirements of mobile surgical facilities.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Free ‘wraparound’ childcare for the armed forces

    The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Fusilier Sam Brownridge

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of Fusilier Sam Brownridge.

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  • Defence pledges to evolve faster in the years ahead

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has met with the MOD’s senior leadership, challenging Defence to evolve faster in response to the emerging threats and opportunities brought by the rapidly changing post-Covid world.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MOD delivers 10,000 items of critical medical equipment to NHS

    The DE&S Logistics Delivery Operating Centre at MOD Donnington have coordinated the delivery of over 10,000 pieces of critical medical equipment.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • ARTEMIS - jHubMed delivering innovation right where it is needed

    jHubMed is working with Proximie to deliver a telemedicine system supporting surgical teams deployed overseas within field hospitals and aboard ships.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Social housing to be prioritised for veterans

    New measures announced to provide improved access for members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families to social housing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • RAF flights to take UK aid-funded supplies to Africa to tackle coronavirus

    The first of a series of Royal Air Force flights taking medical supplies to Africa to help fight the coronavirus pandemic departed on Saturday, June 27.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MOD negotiates 10 billion PPE items

    Over the last 12 weeks a dedicated team fronted by MOD experts have negotiated contracts for more than 10 billion items of PPE for NHS workers in the battle against Covid-19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reserves Day 2020: stepping up to protect the UK

    Reservists make up approximately one sixth of our UK Armed Forces personnel and are vital to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £20-million contract awarded for Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth

    The next stage of redevelopment at RAF Lossiemouth has marked a big step forward with a £20-million investment in facilities for the Station’s newest Typhoon Squadron.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government