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  • £100M investment in Britain's future 'Protector' programme

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon agrees £100M contract to develop cutting-edge Protector Remotely Piloted Air System especially for RAF.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Red Arrows return to UK after historic tour

    The Red Arrows have returned to Britain following their historic multinational tour to the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better Combat Compensation for Armed Forces

    Members of the Armed Forces and their families are set to receive bigger compensation payments for injuries or death sustained in combat, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Parker Review: Blueprint for a strong naval shipbuilding sector

    Sir John Parker’s Independent Report into naval shipbuilding sets out far-reaching recommendations to transform the UK shipbuilding industry

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Portsmouth will be ready to be the home of Britain’s new carriers

    A £120m investment will mean that Portsmouth Naval Base will be ready for Britain’s biggest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon told personnel at the ship’s new home today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reviews NATO’s reassurance role with Secretary General

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has discussed how NATO can further reassure allies and partners in Europe during talks with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Canada partnership gathering pace

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has emphasised Britain’s strong and historic ties with Canada at the International Security Forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces UK-French missile cooperation

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced Franco-British Centres of Excellence for missile technology in Stevenage and Bolton.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces join The Queen as she leads the UK in Remembrance

    The nation falls silent as Her Majesty leads the traditional service at the Cenotaph in London

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop service to better support the UK’s Armed Forces veterans community.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft

    The UK and Norway stepped up their defence relationship today, as Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and exercises.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK works with northern allies to tackle threats

    Britain remains committed to working with regional allies to confront global security threats, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the UK’s Armed Forces and their families.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK chosen as a global F-35 repair hub

    The F-35 maintenance programme will generate millions of pounds and support thousands of jobs in North Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms summer start for Type 26 frigates

    The Defence Secretary has announced the steel cut for new Type 26 frigates will be in summer 2017, subject to final contract negotiations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Service personnel and Ministers show support on London Poppy Day

    All of the Defence Ministers and a host of military personnel turned out to support the annual event in the capital

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops to provide further support to Colombia

    The Defence Secretary has praised the UK’s relationship with Colombia as further UK personnel prepare to visit the Latin American country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £1.1 billion investment in Army facilities

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £1.1 billion will be invested in creating new accommodation and facilities to meet the needs of the modern Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Airborne medics prepare for South Sudan mission

    The Defence Secretary has met the British Army’s high-readiness paratroopers who are preparing to serve on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Daesh clinging to Iraq as UK marks anniversary of operations

    Daesh now holds just a fraction of Iraq’s territory after previously threatening the capital Baghdad, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government