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  • Team UK heads to Sydney for the Invictus Games 2018

    The team will join 17 other nations at the international event for wounded, injured and sick serving and former military personnel

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK deepens defence cooperation with Germany

    In an era of evolving and intensifying threats, the UK remains committed to building ever-closer relationships with our allies, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister reaffirms UK commitment to the Gulf

    Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visits Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK standing by for Storm Isaac in the Caribbean

    The UK’s military is on standby in the Caribbean and fully prepared to assist British Overseas Territories in the path of Storm Isaac.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • Brigadier promotion for lifetime Reservist and Dstl employee

    After a career spanning decades in mine warfare and bomb disposal in Bosnia and improvised explosive device (IED) analysis in Afghanistan, Dstl employee Andy Wood has been awarded the rank of Brigadier in his role as an Army…

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  • British Military steps up Women, Peace and Security efforts

    The Defence Secretary has confirmed specialist Army trainers will travel to Africa to help tackle sexual violence after visiting Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary strengthens Romania ties and thanks RAF crews

    The Defence Secretary has announced initiatives to strengthen security ties with Romania and thanked RAF crews for their work patrolling the skies of southern Europe within NATO.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Behavioural Analytics Competition Scoping Workshop

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new Behavioural Analytics competition scoping workshop on 13 September 2018

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  • UK Armed Forces on high alert for hurricane season

    The UK’s Overseas Territories will have unwavering military support throughout the 2018 hurricane season, a Defence minister has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DASA funded innovation set to make MOD significant aircraft and fleet support savings

    A progressive unified asset health management and risk forecasting tool using state of the art data science and analytical modelling could save front line forces an estimated significant savings if successful.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 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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  • Fatalities in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of two personnel from 230 and 33 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.

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  • Lance Corporal Michael Campbell has died

    It is with great sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Michael Campbell, from 3 Royal Welsh following an operation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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  • Sergeant Sean Binnie, 3 SCOTS, killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the MOD must confirm the death of Sergeant Sean Binnie from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in southern Afghanistan on Thursday 7 May 2009.

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