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  • Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit

    Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

    Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operati…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary supports Ebola medal

    The Prime Minister has announced a new medal to recognise the bravery and hard work of people who have helped to stop the spread of Ebola.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase support to Nigeria

    Prime Minister announces UK to step up support to the Nigerian Forces as part of our global commitment to developing security and stability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase contribution to NATO task force

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will contribute an additional 500 personnel to a NATO high-readiness task force

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Second Scottish built Royal Navy warship moves closer to service

    Construction of the second of three new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) has taken an important forward

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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

  • Mr Fallon praises French relationship ahead of joint exercise

    Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the UK’s relationship with France as 1,000 British and French personnel prepare for a joint exercise.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary attends Asia Security Summit

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has travelled to Singapore to meet with regional counterparts at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits UK troops in Brunei

    1 Royal Gurkha Rifles in Brunei has received a visit from UK Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry to attend Bastion Service and Memorial unveiling

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry will attend a Service of Dedication to inaugurate the Bastion Memorial, and remember those who lost their lives during combat operations in Afghanistan, on Thursday 11 June at the National Mem…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK forces participate in Allied Shield Baltic exercises

    Royal Navy and Army units are taking part in a series of exercises, alongside thousands of personnel from dozens of participating nations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants

    HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Michael Fallon announced as Defence Secretary

    Prime Minister David Cameron has re-appointed Michael Fallon as Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

    Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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

  • Veterans given special invitation to VE Day 70th anniversary celebrations

    Invitation for veterans of VE Day to take part in the national celebrations in London over the weekend of 8 to 10 May 2015.

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

  • RFA Argus honoured as she completes Sierra Leone deployment

    RFA Argus has been honoured by the Defence Secretary as she heads back to the UK after supporting the fight against Ebola.

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

  • Defence Secretary discusses regional defence on Romania visit

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Romania to discuss regional defence and ongoing allegiances.

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

  • USS Theodore Roosevelt calls into Portsmouth

    The 100,000 tonne aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has anchored off Portsmouth on a round-the-world deployment.

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