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  • New Year Honours 2016 for service personnel and defence civilians

    123 service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £369 million MOD Hercules support deal sustains 1,200 UK jobs

    The Ministry of Defence has agreed a £369 million deal for the continued in-service support of the RAF Hercules C-130J fleet, securing around 1,200 UK jobs until 2022.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Defender joins French carrier on counter Daesh operations

    The Royal Navy warship HMS Defender has joined the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ready to support operations against Daesh.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army engineers help with storm Desmond response

    Several teams of Royal Engineers have been deployed to help in the emergency response and recovery after the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Navy's next generation helicopters ready for action

    The Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, the Merlin Mk2, has achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC), on time and under budget.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay is approaching the final phase of her tasking to assist the island of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD in search for family of WWII RAF Airman from Wales

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is searching for the relatives of a RAF Airman who was killed on a bombing mission during World War 2.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government flies flag for armed forces

    To support the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag throughout Armed Forces Week.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Bulwark conducts largest rescue to date

    Defence Secretary praises Royal Navy efforts in the Mediterranean as HMS Bulwark conducts its largest rescue to date.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD invests £80 million in new Helicopter simulator equipment

    The Ministry of Defence is investing £80 million in new world-class equipment to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots and rear crews of the future.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HM The Queen leads VE Day 70 commemorations at Westminster Abbey

    HM The Queen has led the nation in marking VE Day 70 today, 10 May, at a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cenotaph service leads 3 days of events to mark 70th anniversary of VE Day

    A Service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in London to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) today (Friday 8 May).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed forces on standby

    Military personnel have completed training to prepare for a possible role during the planned Fire Brigades Union strike this weekend.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 2 September 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland, Ukraine, abuse of children in Rotherham, ISIL and Ashya King.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 1 September 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, security, Scotland and Ashya King.

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

  • Allez Yorkshire! DIO supports 2014 Tour de France

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation staff supported Tour de France cyclists as they raced through military training areas in Yorkshire.

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  • PM attends naming ceremony for HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier

    The Prime Minister attended the naming ceremony for the new HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier.

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

  • Stephen Crabb MP: “Defence industry vital to health of Welsh economy"

    Wales Office Minister visits General Dynamics UK

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

  • 2014 Birthday Honours for service personnel and defence civilians

    118 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Royal Navy life on camera

    The winners of this year's Royal Navy photographic competition have been announced today.

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