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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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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.
Defence Secretary and Amir of Qatar meet at Horse Guards
Gavin Williamson visited Rubb in Gateshead where he outlined the benefits of defence to local jobs and industry.
The UK will take steps to ease the suffering of women living in conflict-affected areas, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has stated.
Futuristic drones and unmanned ground robots with autonomous ‘deliver to order’ capability could provide timely answers to the vital challenges of access for humanitarian aid and disaster relief in developing countries and f…
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson hosted his Australian counterpart Marise Payne at the Scottish shipyard building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates today, after Australia chose the British-designed ships for its own Na…
Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today (Thursday 19 July).
British personnel from all three services who successfully tackled Daesh have been awarded a new operational service medal at the Ministry of Defence in London.
The Armed Forces’ important contribution to international prosperity is highlighted in the latest Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) annual report which is released today.
Setting out Britain’s determination to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today unveiled a concept model of a brand-new, next-generation fighter jet as he launched a compre…
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson marked a momentous centenary year for the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) today, as it was announced that Waddington will operate the air force’s new Protector aircraft.
Talks deepen UK-Australian defence relationship
Former Defence Minister Philip Dunne has today released a wide-ranging report which highlights the integral role of defence to British prosperity.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today officially opened a Bolton-based factory where almost 700 staff are making multi-million-pound missiles for British soldiers, warships and fighter jets.
The Prime Minister will announce that Armed Forces Day 2019 will be held in Salisbury in a fitting tribute to the bravery and professionalism shown by the armed forces following the nerve agent attack in the city.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today signed the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding alongside counterparts from the eight partner nations.
MOD supports Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
The Ministry of Defence’s hunt for gamers and amateur coders to become cyber Reserves has led to a massive increase in applications, creating an elite force of specialists ready to support operations using their unique cyber…
The UK and Polish foreign and defence ministers issued a joint communiqué on strengthening our foreign, defence and security partnership.
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