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  • Norwegian Arctic training for UK forces helicopter crews

    Royal Navy, British Army and RAF helicopter crews take part in cold weather survival courses and Arctic flying training at Bardufoss

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

  • Secretary of State for Defence accepts SSRO’s recommended profit rate

    Single Source Regulations Office baseline profit rate and capital servicing allowance for 2015 recommendation accepted by the Defence Secretary.

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  • UK to deliver secure communications with new satellite move

    The UK will move one of its communication satellites to the Asia Pacific region for the first time to deliver protected and secure satellite communications services.

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

  • Albanian family returns long lost pilot ring to British relatives

    Late Sergeant's family finds closure as they finally learn what happened to their relative seven decades ago in Albania

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

  • Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2015

    The inaugural Partnering with Defence Employer Conference was held on 11 March 2015 at the Barbican, London.

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

  • RAF carries UK aid to cyclone-hit Vanuatu

    Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has left the UK carrying vital aid to Vanuatu in response to devastation caused by Cyclone Pam.

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

  • VE Day: events and general information

    This page provides general information and lists events taking place throughout the 3-day weekend marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

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

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • VE Day Beacons

    Over 200 beacons will be lit on Friday 8 May to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • UK Defence Secretary reaffirms support to NATO with Secretary-General

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today met with the NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the UK’s leading role in the alliance.

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

  • Corporate covenant

    Speech by Mark Francois, Minister of State for the Armed Forces.

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

  • UK agrees closer working on NATO military exercises

    The Prime Minister has announced greater collaboration with NATO on its military training exercises to tackle new threats faced by the Alliance.

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

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, 13 March 2015

    The Prime Minister welcomed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to Downing Street today, ahead of the Afghanistan Service of Commemoration.

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

  • In defence of a rules based order: transatlantic security co-operation in a dangerous world

    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

  • Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • DIO provides energy efficiency for service homes and substantial savings for soldiers

    Soldiers and their families at 3 army bases are benefitting from sustainably warm homes and significantly lower bills, after the DIO completed significant improvement work over the last year.

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  • MOD announces investment in upgrading helicopter fleet

    The MOD has delivered some of the most technologically advanced and well supported helicopter fleets in the world over the last year.

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

  • UK Defence Secretary first to visit US counterpart

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has become the first defence minister to be hosted by his US opposite number since Defense Secretary Ash Carter was sworn in.

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

  • UK submarine industry to benefit from £285m investment in successor programme

    The UK’s submarine industry will benefit from £285 million of investment to continue design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines.

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

  • Graduates key to success of Beacon Barracks development

    A team of graduates is helping to successfully deliver the £100 million redevelopment of Beacon Barracks in Stafford.

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