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  • Update: air strikes in Iraq

    British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.

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

  • Achieving the strategic edge through people: 2040

    Innovative ideas are being sought for a multi-million pound programme looking at the capabilities our people will need in defence.

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  • HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants

    HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Estonia

    RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence Ministerial appointments finalised

    Prime Minister retains Philip Dunne and Julian Brazier, and appoints Penny Mordaunt, Mark Lancaster and Earl Howe to roles in the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed forces pensions for life

    Pensions for life to be awarded to Armed Forces Pension Scheme 75 and War Pension Scheme spouses and civil partners.

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  • US Navy Vice Admiral shows commitment to combined carrier strike

    One of the highest-ranking women in the US Armed Forces has met with her Royal Navy counterparts to plan future joint carrier operations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HM The Queen leads VE Day 70 commemorations at Westminster Abbey

    HM The Queen has led the nation in marking VE Day 70 today, 10 May, at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cenotaph service leads 3 days of events to mark 70th anniversary of VE Day

    A Service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in London to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) today (Friday 8 May).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Michael Fallon announced as Defence Secretary

    Prime Minister David Cameron has re-appointed Michael Fallon as Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British government to present 1946 George Cross medal

    The British High Commission will on Monday, return to the widow of an Indian soldier, a George Cross medal stolen from her in 2002.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UKHO Data Archiving Centre INSPIRE Portal – Data Refresh

    UKHO Data Archiving Centre INSPIRE Portal – Data Refresh

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  • New Chief Executive starts at Defence Infrastructure Organisation

    Dave Mitchard has today [5 May 2015] started his new role as Chief Executive of DIO.

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  • HMS Bulwark and Merlin helicopters ready for operations in the Mediterranean

    HMS Bulwark and three Merlin helicopters are now ready to operate in the Mediterranean, working closely with the Italian Navy, and coordinated via Rome.

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

  • A fight for the skies: The Battle of Britain

    In the last of a series of blogs, we take a look at three key moments for the Armed Forces in the Second World War.

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

  • "The United Kingdom remains committed to the Non Proliferation Treaty"

    Statement by Baroness Anelay, Minister of State at the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, at the UN 2015 Review Conference of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

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

  • Red Arrows and historic buildings lit up to mark VE Day 70

    New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.

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

  • UK confirms military contribution to the Mediterranean.

    HMS Bulwark, three Merlin MK2 helicopters and two civilian border patrol boats will deploy in light of recent tragedies

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

  • Gallipoli 100 and Anzac Day

    The nation has been commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign and Anzac day at events in London and Turkey.

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

  • British military natural disaster specialists arrive in Manila

    British military have arrived in the Philippines this week to work alongside the Philippine government and disaster relief organisations.

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