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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • Flight Lieutenants Alan Scott and Geraint Roberts have died

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Flight Lieutenants Alan Scott and Geraint 'Roly' Roberts

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  • Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has hosted a visit by the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces more support in Baltics and Ukraine

    Michael Fallon has announced persistent UK troop deployments to the Baltic states and increased training for the Ukraine Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

    Armed Forces families posted overseas will be able to suspend their mobile phone contracts, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince of Wales visits start of UK-led military exercise

    His Royal Highness (HRH) the Prince of Wales joined thousands of international service personnel for the start of Exercise Joint Warrior.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Armed Forces take part in biggest NATO exercise in over 10 years

    UK service personnel are poised to take part in the biggest NATO exercise in more than a decade.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits Oman

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has unveiled plans to look at developing a British presence at Oman’s major Duqm port.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary views Exercise Pearl Dagger in Bahrain

    The Defence Secretary has visited a Royal Marine exercise and reinforced the UK's commitment to Bahrain and the wider region.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Operations against ISIL pass one year mark

    The UK will extend its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance commitment to Coalition operations in Iraq and Syria.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary lays out UK’s response to "information bomb"

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon along with his French counterpart Monsieur Le Drian, has opened France’s first Cyber Defence Symposium.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cyber Symposium 2015

    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's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

    HMS Enterprise has provided further vital, life-saving assistance to Italian-led EU rescue operations in the Mediterranean today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

    Michael Fallon has welcomed Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff during a visit to London to discuss defence cooperation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

    The Secretary of State for Defence and the President of the Republic of Poland paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish veterans during World War Two.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti-smuggling mission

    HMS Richmond has been offered to boost the EU mission to tackle people smuggling in the Mediterranean, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DSEI 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD unveils futuristic uniform design

    Sensor-laden body armour, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras are all part of a futuristic design for military uniforms, unveiled today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD to upgrade air-to-air missile

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300m contract to sustain a key air-to-air missile used by RAF Typhoon jets, supporting over 400 jobs across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government