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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • Thousands of military families helped onto the property ladder

    More than 4,000 personnel have had applications approved to buy a home of under the Forces Help to Buy scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary pledges to train Syrian Moderate Opposition

    In Kuwait today, the Defence Secretary met the senior military figures overseeing the international coalition’s response to the ISIL threat.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary thanks UK military personnel tackling ISIL

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel directly involved in the fight against ISIL during a trip to RAF Akrotiri.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen to attend Afghanistan service of commemoration

    The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Afghanistan service of commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 13 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence reform: a new relationship with industry

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM announces package of non-lethal support to Ukraine

    The Prime Minister has announced today that the UK will provide further non-lethal support to Ukraine by sending advisory and short-term training teams to build the capacity and resilience of its Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary meets Qatari counterpart to discuss international response to ISIL

    Michael Fallon meets with Qatari counterpart His Excellency General Hamad Bin Ali-Al Attiyah in London

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

    As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to provide shelter for homeless veterans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said that UK personnel have made a vital contribution to tackle Ebola, during a visit to Sierra Leone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

    The Prime Minister has today announced a major boost to the UK’s shipbuilding industry as the Ministry of Defence signs a contract with BAE Systems worth £859million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

    More than £300m invested at RAF Marham to help prepare for the arrival of the UK's first F-35B Lightning II

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Coast jobs boost with £420m defence contract

    On a visit to Portsmouth, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced significant government investment in the UK’s defence capabilities in the region, including a major service support contract that will sustain 450 jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary discusses common goals with French counterpart

    The Defence Secretary has discussed how the UK and France can co-operate across a range of issues during a visit by Jean-Yves Le Drian.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moves to end sexual violence in conflict areas

    The Government today announced support for a new academic Centre on Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK confirms lead role in NATO spearhead force

    The UK will contribute up to 1,000 troops to a high readiness force and deploy four RAF Typhoon jets for air policing in the Baltic States to boost NATO’s collective security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief of Defence Materiel role extended at DE&S

    The MOD is pleased to announce that Bernard Gray has agreed to continue as the Chief of Defence Materiel until the end of 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD continues to support regeneration of Portsmouth Naval Base

    Defence Secretary has shortlisted 3 companies to make use of the ship halls at HMNB Portsmouth supporting jobs and growth in the region.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary visits South Korea

    The Defence Secretary met with his South Korean Counterpart and paid tribute to the sacrifices made by British Servicemen in the Korean war

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has announced that a service of commemoration will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 March, followed by a parade.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government