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Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen to take over from Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE KCB ADC DL as the next Chief of the Defence Staff this su…
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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Estonia for the first time
130 new jobs and a further 270 jobs sustained at MBDA’s sites in Stevenage, Bolton and across the company’s significant UK supply chain.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Porton Down has revolutionised the production of titanium by reducing the 40 stage process down to just two steps and potentially halving the cost.
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of the first of their next-generation Offshore Patrol ships which will support monitoring and protection of UK fisheries after we leave the EU.
It is with great sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Corporal Jonathan Bayliss of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows).
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Afghanistan for the first time
An RAF Warrant Officer who took up boxing to beat the school ground bullies will lead out the England Boxing team at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia next month.
Gavin Williamson announces measures to maintain the UK's world-leading chemical analysis and capability.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson outlines the case for a modern defence.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced he is looking to counter the Scottish Government’s income tax rise that affects thousands of Armed Forces personnel in Scotland.
HRH Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, concluded his 3-day visit to the UK yesterday.
Gavin Williamson has praised servicewomen for the critical role they play in defending the country, as the armed forces marked International Women’s Day today.
RAF jets continue to strike Daesh in Iraq and Syria
New government bursary of £40,000 available from September 2018 for ex-service personnel to retrain as teachers
The Armed Forces have been assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather.
The Secretary of State for Defence (Rt Hon. Gavin Williamson CBE MP) announces new chair of Armed Forces' Pay Review Body.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of one of the new Type 26 warships as HMS Cardiff on St. David's Day.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in the UK for the first time.
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