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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • British troops leave Helmand province for the last time

    UK forces have left Camp Bastion in Helmand Province for the last time, handing the base over to the Afghan National Army (ANA).

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

  • UK ends combat operations in Helmand

    UK Armed Forces end combat operations in Helmand, paving the way for the final transfer of security to the Afghan National Security Forces.

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

  • A fleet of pickup trucks joins RFA Argus in Gibraltar

    The 32 UK-funded vehicles are on their way to Sierra Leone where they will transport staff, medicines and equipment to help defeat Ebola.

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

  • RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

    The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone today as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

    A package of new measures announced by the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar.

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

  • UK deploys Reaper to the Middle East

    The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) will be deployed in the efforts to combat ISIL.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

    Personnel have been preparing to sail to Sierra Leone as part of UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • First steel cut on new patrol ships

    Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow.

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

  • More support for armed forces unsung heroes

    Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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

  • £3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

    MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases.

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

  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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

  • Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

    Michael Fallon has attended the passing out ceremony of cadets from the first intake of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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

  • Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat

    Michael Fallon meets Middle East partners to discuss international response to ISIL.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits troops deploying on training exercise

    Michael Fallon has visited British troops due to deploy on a major training exercise with NATO partner Poland.

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

  • EU ministers discuss security and defence

    The Defence Secretary has called on European nations to focus on enhancing EU NATO complementarity and on delivering smarter missions.

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

  • International partners sign Joint Expeditionary Force agreement

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has signed a letter of intent with international partners to develop the Joint Expeditionary Force.

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

  • 'NATO: coming home?'

    Defence Secretary makes a speech ahead of the NATO Summit tomorrow.

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

  • NATO: coming home?

    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 jobs secured by £3.5 billion contract for new fighting vehicle

    More than 1,300 jobs across the UK will be secured thanks to a contract worth £3.5 billion placed by the Ministry of Defence.

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