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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • General Sir James Everard appointed most senior UK officer in NATO

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today announced that Lieutenant General Sir James Everard KCB CBE has been appointed NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain’s global role: stepping up

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment on US visit

    In his first visit to the US since the forming of the new Government, Michael Fallon met with Counter-Daesh coalition partners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK decides to renew continuous at sea deterrent

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon welcomes decision to renew the UK's continuous at sea deterrent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary discusses tackling terrorism with Qatar

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional issues, including the need to counter terrorism.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD orders new fleet of cutting-edge Apache helicopters for Army

    The Ministry of Defence has today announced a $2.3 billion deal to secure 50 of the latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD seals the deal on nine new Maritime Patrol Aircraft to keep UK safe

    The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the deal to purchase nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Air Force (RAF).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Mersey to extend Royal Navy presence in Aegean

    Michael Fallon has authorised the deployment of HMS Mersey to the Aegean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes vote on CASD

    The Defence Secretary has welcomed the announcement that the Government will hold a full Parliamentary debate on the principle of Continuous at Sea Deterrence (CASD) on Monday 18th July 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes increased support for Afghanistan

    Michael Fallon has authorised an uplift to the UK’s enduring commitment to Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ban on women in ground close combat roles lifted

    Women to be allowed to serve on the front line in ground close combat roles for the first time.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to enhance NATO's ability to rapidly respond to threats

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised a package of defence support to allies in the East of Europe.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 1000th UK employer signs up for Armed Forces Covenant

    From supermarkets to football clubs, 1000 UK companies have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK steps up counter-Daesh training

    Britain will increase its training support to Iraqi forces taking the fight to Daesh, the Defence Secretary has announced today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the RUSI Land Warfare conference

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Armed Forces help Tunisian forces fight violent extremism

    UK military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

    Celebrations are underway today to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deployed around the world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Insurers offer better deal for Armed Forces personnel

    Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will from today (Saturday 25 June) be able to keep their motor insurance No Claims Bonus for up to three years and not pay cancellation fees if they are posted overseas at short notice.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Thousands benefit from Armed Forces house purchase scheme

    More than 7,000 Armed Forces personnel have been helped on the housing ladder by a Government scheme, new figures reveal today (23 June).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary awards new medal to 46 troops.

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has presented the first batch of new General Service Medals to 46 recipients for deployments on nine recent operations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government