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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • Troops send their loved ones messages for Christmas

    Servicemen and women deployed abroad have sent Christmas messages to their families and friends.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK bolster training in Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced a major uplift to UK support to the Nigerian armed forces to help combat Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Defender joins French carrier on counter Daesh operations

    The Royal Navy warship HMS Defender has joined the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ready to support operations against Daesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dredging project paves way for new QEC Carriers to make their home in Portsmouth

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth to view the preparations to ready the city to become the base port of the brand new Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers in early 2017.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary in talks with US counterpart

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon met his US counterpart Ash Carter in Washington ahead of concluding his two-day visit to the United States.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Stronger defence in a more dangerous world

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Washington

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon arrived in Washington today to begin a two-day visit to the American capital.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Covenant to be extended as Annual Report is published

    The Armed Forces Covenant ensures that past and present personnel and their families are treated fairly.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army engineers help with storm Desmond response

    Several teams of Royal Engineers have been deployed to help in the emergency response and recovery after the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary highlights defence boost to Scottish Jobs

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited key defence companies in Scotland to highlight the contribution MOD investment is making to its economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £800 million innovation initiative

    While visiting Rosyth today, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will spend around £800 million on boosting innovation over the next ten years to meet future threats.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits UK personnel taking the fight to Daesh

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel tackling Daesh on the frontline during a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF conduct first air strikes in Syria

    Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft, as part of operations against Daesh, have flown their first missions over Syria.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-led joint force launched to tackle common threats

    The UK will be at the forefront of a high-readiness force allowing seven nations to meet new challenges in an uncertain world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK military supports Maltese security operation for 2015 Commonwealth meeting

    Armed Forces are providing assistance to the Maltese security operation for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015

    The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the MOD budget over the course of this parliament.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Strategic Defence and Security Review: £178bn of equipment spending

    The 2015 review analysed the full range of threats and examined the capabilities needed to counter them

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cyprus RAF base offered in support of French

    RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has been offered in support of French operations against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

    The Ministry of Defence today announces its 2015 Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold winners

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse

    The Ministry of Defence will invest around £70 million in a new contract to make tracks for the British Army’s armoured vehicles.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government