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  • Work starts on new £4 million kitchen and dining area to boost training facilities at Nesscliff

    A ground-breaking ceremony at Nesscliff Training Camp, near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, has marked the beginning of construction for new on-site, state-of-the-art, kitchen and dining facilities for military personnel undertaki…

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  • MOD to establish Centre of Excellence for Human Security

    The UK is a nation that leads from the front and it should do so in protecting human rights, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson declares.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Cyprus agree to closer defence and security ties

    Gavin Williamson and his Cypriot counterpart sign Memorandum of Understanding enhancing defence co-operation

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seven Decades of Security: NATO at 70

    As the world’s most successful alliance turns 70 it remains the cornerstone of UK defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister and industry leaders commit to closer collaboration

    Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has joined industry leaders at the Defence Suppliers Forum today to make a series of landmark commitments that will promote more effective joint working and boost productivity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-led high-readiness force to deploy to the Baltic Sea

    Nearly 2,000 UK Armed Forces personnel will deploy to the Baltic Sea for a series of multinational exercises in support of European security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Montrose arrives in Colombo

    HMS Montrose, a frigate of the Royal Navy, was in Colombo today as part of her routine deployment in the Indian Ocean.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ACC Andrea Bishop joins the Ministry of Defence Police

    This week the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) welcomes new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Andrea Bishop, who will celebrate 30 years’ police service later this year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £75-million investment set to revolutionise Royal Navy operations

    Robots and autonomous mine-hunters are set to revolutionise Royal Navy operations after the Defence Secretary announced a £75-million injection into new technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New initiatives introduced to support modern service life

    A series of new initiatives, aimed at modernising the living and working arrangements for armed forces personnel have been launched today by the Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Civil use of government aerodromes

    The information provided in this article is aimed at improving education and clarification on the civil use of government aerodromes.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian Aircraft over the North Sea

    UK jets from RAF Lossiemouth respond.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dstl backs local STEM challenge for girls

    Girls in Wiltshire schools come up with innovative solutions for a sustainable world

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  • NATO appoints UK Officer Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

    Lieutenant General Tim Radford has been appointed NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), demonstrating the leading role the UK plays in the transatlantic alliance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Investment in Catterick training area creates challenging urban training environment

    More than £1.2m has been invested in new buildings at Catterick training area to recreate the cluttered and congested environment of a city.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Project Servator: keeping defence safe

    Following its initial launch at two Defence sites in 2017, Project Servator remains a vital policing and counter terrorism tactic for the Ministry of Defence Police.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Dragon docks in Lebanon

    HMS Dragon is one of the world’s most advanced warships and the most successful Royal Naval vessel to conduct counter narcotics operation in number and size.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £2.5-million injection for drone swarms

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded £2.5-million to a consortium led by Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd to develop drone swarm technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Protection from tax hikes extended for military personnel in Scotland

    Over 8000 armed forces personnel will continue to be protected from tax rises made by the Scottish Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Academy conference focuses on deterrence and assurance

    The Defence Academy at Shrivenham will hold its annual conference on 22-23 May

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