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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • Royal Navy's latest submarine to set sail this summer

    HMS Artful, the third of the Royal Navy’s new Astute Class attack submarines will set sail for sea trials this summer

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Secretary of State Michael Fallon's speech to FCO leadership conference

    Secretary of State Michael Fallon speaks to ambassadors at FCO leadership conference

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chairman of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body re-appointed

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed John Steele as the chairman of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £150M cannon contract signed for UK armoured fighting vehicles

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £150 million contract to supply a new cannon capability for the UK Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF aircraft leaves UK to help Tunisia effort

    A Royal Air Force aircraft has flown from RAF Brize Norton to assist with the Government’s response to the terrorist attack in Tunisia.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces

    At today's NATO Ministerial meeting in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced the UK will step up its programme of training the Ukrainian armed forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Defence Secretary meets King of Jordan

    Michael Fallon has met with His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss ideas on tackling ISIL, regional issues and defence cooperation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Employers and Reservists celebrate Reserves Day

    Reservists ditch their civilian work clothes in favour of military uniform to show their commitment on Reserves Day

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Enterprise to replace HMS Bulwark in the Mediterranean

    Michael Fallon has announced HMS Enterprise will replace HMS Bulwark in support of the EU mission to tackle the migration in the Med.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit

    Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

    Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operati…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary supports Ebola medal

    The Prime Minister has announced a new medal to recognise the bravery and hard work of people who have helped to stop the spread of Ebola.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase support to Nigeria

    Prime Minister announces UK to step up support to the Nigerian Forces as part of our global commitment to developing security and stability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase contribution to NATO task force

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will contribute an additional 500 personnel to a NATO high-readiness task force

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Second Scottish built Royal Navy warship moves closer to service

    Construction of the second of three new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) has taken an important forward

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Bulwark conducts largest rescue to date

    Defence Secretary praises Royal Navy efforts in the Mediterranean as HMS Bulwark conducts its largest rescue to date.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mr Fallon praises French relationship ahead of joint exercise

    Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the UK’s relationship with France as 1,000 British and French personnel prepare for a joint exercise.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

    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 attends Asia Security Summit

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has travelled to Singapore to meet with regional counterparts at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government