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  • Defence Secretary: Britain committed to leading European security

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary calls on NATO to be fitter, faster, more agile

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strategy

    Britain’s diplomatic and military strength abroad will help enhance UK security and prosperity, the Defence and Foreign Secretaries announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK urges Coalition to maintain momentum against Daesh

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NATO must improve agility and spend, Defence Secretary urges

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain, coalition and Iraqi forces to maintain momentum in campaign against Daesh, Defence Secretary says

    Operations to liberate western Mosul will begin within weeks, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain and Cyprus Step Up Defence Co-Operation

    The UK and Cyprus will step up co-operation in areas including maritime security and officer training under a new Defence programme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain and Italy stand together to tackle security threats

    The Defence Secretary has underlined Britain and Italy’s close defence partnership on NATO and EU operations during talks in Rome.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary praises 'good partners' Croatia during visit

    The Defence Secretary has praised Croatia’s commitment to NATO operations and wider peacekeeping exercises during a ministerial visit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Coping with Russia

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon speaking about Russia at St Andrews University.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Marines Future "Secure" in Scotland

    The Defence Secretary said today that the future of the Royal Marines in Scotland is secure.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary hails global outlook of Midlothian naval engineers

    The Defence Secretary hailed the global outlook of a Midlothian-based world leader in naval innovation, design and manufacture today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests in new submarine training school on the Clyde

    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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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Egypt continue to tackle joint threats

    The Defence Secretary and Chief of the Defence Staff have reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to tackle regional security threats alongside Egypt.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial to be unveiled in London

    Her Majesty The Queen will unveil a new memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, at a service on Thursday 9 March

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise

    The world's premier air combat exercise is underway in Nevada, USA, with the Royal Air Force training alongside US and Australian counterparts.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary marks Australia Day

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has underlined the UK’s Defence ties with Australia while marking the country’s national day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Japan strengthen defence ties

    Defence ties between the UK and Japan have been strengthened by a new agreement enabling closer joint work between our armed forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens UK – Romania Defence ties

    Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has reaffirmed the UK’s Defence relationship with Romania.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government