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  • UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

    The Secretary of State for Defence and the President of the Republic of Poland paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish veterans during World War Two.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti-smuggling mission

    HMS Richmond has been offered to boost the EU mission to tackle people smuggling in the Mediterranean, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Strategic responsibilities of navies

    Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Think navies, think technology

    Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DSEI 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD unveils futuristic uniform design

    Sensor-laden body armour, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras are all part of a futuristic design for military uniforms, unveiled today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Building a British military fit for future challenges rather than past conflicts

    Speech by General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Chief of the Defence Staff.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD to upgrade air-to-air missile

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300m contract to sustain a key air-to-air missile used by RAF Typhoon jets, supporting over 400 jobs across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • SME Showcase at DSEI 2015

    The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) will showcase some of the best research ideas it's funded, delivered by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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  • New ultra-thin, lightweight lenses

    Case study from Guildford-based Kaon who showcased at DSEI 2015.

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  • Changing the way small field robots are developed

    Case study from Milton Keynes-based Autonomous Devices Limited who showcased at DSEI 2015.

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  • Future SONAR advantage

    Case study from Hertfordshire-based The Technology Partnership who showcased at DSEI 2015.

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  • Allied POW memorial unveiled in western Japan

    British Embassy Minister attends unveiling ceremony at reconciliation event in Nagasaki

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF transport aircraft ready for worldwide operations

    The Royal Air Force’s transport fleet has reached a key milestone with the delivery of the latest Atlas aircraft to RAF Brize Norton.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Navy's next generation helicopters ready for action

    The Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, the Merlin Mk2, has achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC), on time and under budget.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

    The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at Armoury House, London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD hackathon to mine the Deep Web

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD), working with Dstl and KTN, is hosting a hackathon for an enhanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) capability

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

    Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have flown from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept Russian 'Blackjack' aircraft flying in international air space.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to further boost Pakistan's counter-explosive capability

    The UK will offer Pakistan a package worth nearly £1m to support essential counter-explosive equipment previously gifted to the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government