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Building on the strong collaboration seen between the three nations so far in the international response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the UK, Netherlands and France have created the Multinational C…
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Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has announced an Iraq and Syria Operational Service Medal as part of his visit to Iraq on the eve of Operation Shader’s three year anniversary.
The UK and Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement.
Today the Defence Secretary has welcomed Qatar’s intent to proceed with the purchase of Typhoon aircraft and the further strengthening of the United Kingdom’s defence relationship with the State of Qatar.
UK Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach elected the new NATO Chairman of the Military Committee.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech and officially opened Victory and Invictus Games Houses built by the Royal British Legion Industries.
The Prime Minister welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to Downing Street with Defence Secretary Michael Fallon.
Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon delivered the keynote speech at the Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 at the Excel Centre.
Latest future partnership paper published today
HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, was officially named today during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomes the naming of the UK's second new aircraft carrier and thanks all those involved in her construction
As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’s presence there.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister as Managing Director of the organisation delivering the UK’s new aircraft carriers
Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Kenya.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month.
Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Oman reinforced the strong relationship between the two countries, and reaffirmed plans for the multi-million pound joint venture at Duqm Port.
The Defence Secretary today met Scottish troops who are about to deploy to Iraq as the vanguard of the UK and allied fight against Daesh and international terrorism.
RN sailors complete a successful five month deployment with international partners to combat drug smuggling in the Gulf and Indian ocean
Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today.
The Ministry of Defence today announced the winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards.
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