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  • Women winning battles: Recreating the Wrens unit which helped win the War

    Dstl staff recreate World War Two war gaming which helped win the Battle of the Atlantic

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  • Defence Minister sees Stockport firm finishing multi-million-pound military bridge order for Australian Army

    Defence Minister Stuart Andrew today visited a Stockport company which is world-renowned in building tactical military bridges. While there, he marked the completion of a multi-million-pound deal to supply the Australian Arm…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Evidence of Russia's Involvement in Salisbury Attack

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing following the UK Prime Minister´s update on the Salisbury incident and the charges brought against two Russian nat…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New pocket guide for troops to access mental health support

    A new ‘pocket guide’ to help people in the armed forces spot and support those struggling with their mental health and considering suicide has been launched.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Competition: Predictive Cyber Analytics

    This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition seeks proposals for novel approaches to predictive cyber security

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Competition: Take Cover!

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find solutions for lightweight rapidly deployable protection for on-foot troops on the front-line through Field Fortifications.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK bolsters support to NATO mission in Afghanistan

    100 troops arrive in Kabul alongside Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Hydrographic Office appoints new Director of Customer Division

    Cathrine Armour appointed Director of Customer Division to support the UKHO’s development as a marine geospatial information agency

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  • UK expands counter-IED support in Africa

    The Prime Minister Theresa May today visited a UK-funded counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training facility at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New UK support to boost long-term stability in Somalia

    PM pledges additional funding to support international efforts to build long-term stability in Somalia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New competition: Biosensing across wide areas

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find solutions for rapidly detecting and locating hazardous biological agents deposited in the field.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister hails world-class Wales’ role in defence industry

    Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has seen first-hand the crucial role Welsh firms play in the defence sector after a tour of military suppliers in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Refurbished homes for sailors at HMNB Clyde

    Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde is a step closer to becoming the home of the entire UK Submarine Service with the refurbishment of 34 service family homes in Helensburgh.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British-armed F-35B Lightning jet takes to the skies

    Britain’s new stealth fighter jet, the F-35B Lightning, has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that the UK plays in the supersonic aircraft and bringing it a step closer to op…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK gifts historic SS Mendi Bell from WW1 to South Africa

    The UK has gifted the bell from First World War ship the SS Mendi to the Republic of South Africa, where it holds cultural and historical value.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Military Train 500 Somalis

    The British-led Baidoa Security Training Centre in Somalia has marked its 500th graduate, as part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to bring peace and security to the region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF typhoons investigate Russians over Black Sea

    Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have interrupted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft’s path towards NATO airspace.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chemical weapons attack in Syria: US, UK and France joint statement

    Statement by the United States, the United Kingdom and France on the fifth anniversary of the chemical weapons attack in Ghouta, Syria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary's speech at the United States Institute For Peace

    Jeremy Hunt called on like-minded countries to support the international rules-based system through strong alliances, competitive economies and strong democracies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK armoured vehicles arrive in Oman ahead of Exercise Saif Sareea 3

    Two ‘roll-on roll-off’ ships transporting armoured for Exercise Saif Sareea 3 which will take place across Oman in October and November 2018.

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