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Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
UK maritime forces are taking part in a major French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today thanked the Armed Forces in Scotland for their bravery and hard work protecting the UK and projecting British influence around the world.
In a major speech at the University of Oxford, the Defence Secretary today announced the formation of a world class panel which will help challenge and drive the Ministry of Defence’s innovation agenda.
UK Armed Forces in Estonia have taken part in celebrations to mark the country’s Independence Day.
The Defence Secretary today (Friday 24 February 2017) confirmed £1.7 billion will be invested to upgrade Scottish military bases as the MOD’s Defence Board convened in Edinburgh for the first time.
Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon today met apprentices working on Britain’s new submarines who will benefit from a new £25 million Apprentice Training Facility at Barrow-in-Furness.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed that Britain is firmly committed to European security, with the UK’s NATO deployments this year demonstrating its resolve.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has called on NATO to modernise its structures in order to make itself faster at dealing with current and future threats, such as terrorism and cyber.
Britain’s diplomatic and military strength abroad will help enhance UK security and prosperity, the Defence and Foreign Secretaries announced today.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has urged Coalition partners to maintain the momentum that is defeating Daesh in Iraq and Syria, at today’s meeting of Defence Ministers.
NATO must become more agile and share burdens if it is to tackle growing threats, the Defence Secretary will say today during his first meeting with his American counterpart.
Operations to liberate western Mosul will begin within weeks, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed.
The UK and Cyprus will step up co-operation in areas including maritime security and officer training under a new Defence programme.
The Defence Secretary has underlined Britain and Italy’s close defence partnership on NATO and EU operations during talks in Rome.
The Defence Secretary has praised Croatia’s commitment to NATO operations and wider peacekeeping exercises during a ministerial visit.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon speaking about Russia at St Andrews University.
The Defence Secretary said today that the future of the Royal Marines in Scotland is secure.
The Defence Secretary hailed the global outlook of a Midlothian-based world leader in naval innovation, design and manufacture today.
Defence Secretary announces near £4 million milestone in the building of a single UK hub for Royal Navy’s submarine service at HMNB Clyde.
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