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  • Assessing the potential of laser weapons

    The Ministry of Defence is finalising the agreement of a £30 million contract with MBDA UK Ltd to produce a Laser Directed Energy Weapon Capability Demonstrator.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has condemned this morning’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Laser weapon prototype part of new Defence innovation initiative

    Ministry of Defence finalising a £30 million deal for a new laser demonstrator

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Announcement: RAF Typhoon aircraft to visit Japan

    Deepening security partnership sees state-of-the-art RAF aircraft join first-ever UK-Japan Joint Fighter Exercise

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • "We cannot afford to repeat history."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in UN Security Council Meeting on MEPP and Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Argentina agree joint statement on areas of mutual cooperation

    The British Government and the Government of Argentina have agreed to an improved relationship through closer co-operation on areas of mutual interest, including on trade and security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK forces participate in Exercise Venerable Gauntlet

    Defence Minister Earl Howe praises UK forces leading a military exercise in Sennelager, Germany

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Battle of the Somme hero honoured with Victoria Cross memorial

    A special memorial commemorating the Victoria Cross recipient Brigadier General John Vaughan Campbell has been unveiled

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 100 Years Of The Tank: The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette Remembered

    Exactly 100 years ago today, the British Army sent tanks into action for the first time at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme offensive, changing the nature of warfare forever.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Digital and Culture addresses CBI conference

    Matt Hancock delivers speech about cyber security and working with industry to build a secure and successful digital economy

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

    UK and Irish government sign treaty to establish Independent Reporting Commission

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement on Libya

    Joint statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, condemning this weekend’s attack on Libya’s oil terminals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK participates in the African Aerospace and Defence Exhibition 2016

    The UK government's participation in the African Aerospace and Defence Exhibition(AAD) was themed around innovation and partnerships.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scientist, Engineer, Reservist….

    Our reserve forces are making a vital contribution to the defence and security of the UK; the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) was proud to support Reserves Day on 8 September.

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  • UKCloud helps MOD make a major step forward in cloud services

    Small and medium-sized enterprise UKCloud are working with MOD to integrate disparate cloud services and improve efficiency and ease of use.

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  • Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

    Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP delivers a keynote speech to the 2016 British Irish Association Conference opening event at Oxford University

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM phone call with President Kenyatta of Kenya: 9 September 2016

    Theresa May spoke to President Kenyatta of Kenya today and discussed trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The 3Ps of peacekeeping

    Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary, delivered the closing speech at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister attends land event Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration 2016

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology, helping the British Army maintain its edge to meet future challenges.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CDE Marketplace September 2016

    The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcased some of the best research ideas it’s funded at a Marketplace event in London on 6 September 2016.

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