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  • Britain's second aircraft carrier named in Rosyth

    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

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prince of Wales Naming Ceremony

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomes the naming of the UK's second new aircraft carrier and thanks all those involved in her construction

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New head of alliance delivering nation’s Carriers amongst appointments welcomed by Defence Secretary

    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

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK agrees new military training programme with France

    Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Kenya.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M

    RN sailors complete a successful five month deployment with international partners to combat drug smuggling in the Gulf and Indian ocean

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth makes debut in Portsmouth

    Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

    The Ministry of Defence today announced the winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain’s flagship Carrier could arrive home as early as next Thursday, Defence Secretary announces

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that Britain’s iconic HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier is set to enter her new home in Portsmouth in around two weeks’ time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 100 years on, Defence Secretary and members of the Armed Forces attend Passchendaele commemorations

    Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary pays tribute to wartime sacrifice at Passchendaele

    The Defence Secretary joined military leaders, senior politicians and members of the Royal family to mark the anniversary of the battle

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Destroyer visits Ukraine after completing multi-national naval exercise

    HMS Duncan visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week in the first visit by a Royal Navy ship in eight years – the latest in a series of port visits and exercises conducted by the state of the art warship in the region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits the nation’s future Flagship

    Sir Michael Fallon visited the largest and most powerful ship built for the Royal Navy for the first time at sea today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reveals name of first Type 26 as manufacture begins

    The Defence Secretary has revealed HMS Glasgow will be the name of the first of eight City class Type 26 frigates as he cut her first piece of steel at Govan shipyard in Scotland today. HMS Glasgow will enter service with th…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £40m investment in high-tech Typhoon Defence System

    Defence Secretary has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence of the Typhoon sustaining over 100 British jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces

    The UK is expanding its training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with new military courses covering threats like countering attacks from snipers, armoured vehicles and mortars.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £120m investment in UK air power

    Speaking at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), Sir Michael Fallon has announced two contracts worth almost £120 million.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government