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  • 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

  • RAF carries UK aid to cyclone-hit Vanuatu

    Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has left the UK carrying vital aid to Vanuatu in response to devastation caused by Cyclone Pam.

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

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • UK Defence Secretary reaffirms support to NATO with Secretary-General

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today met with the NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the UK’s leading role in the alliance.

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

  • UK agrees closer working on NATO military exercises

    The Prime Minister has announced greater collaboration with NATO on its military training exercises to tackle new threats faced by the Alliance.

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

  • 13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan commemorated

    A service to mark 13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan took place at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday, 13 March).

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