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  • UK confirms lead role in NATO spearhead force

    The UK will contribute up to 1,000 troops to a high readiness force and deploy four RAF Typhoon jets for air policing in the Baltic States to boost NATO’s collective security.

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

  • Chief of Defence Materiel role extended at DE&S

    The MOD is pleased to announce that Bernard Gray has agreed to continue as the Chief of Defence Materiel until the end of 2015.

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

  • MOD continues to support regeneration of Portsmouth Naval Base

    Defence Secretary has shortlisted 3 companies to make use of the ship halls at HMNB Portsmouth supporting jobs and growth in the region.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits South Korea

    The Defence Secretary met with his South Korean Counterpart and paid tribute to the sacrifices made by British Servicemen in the Korean war

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

  • National service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has announced that a service of commemoration will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 March, followed by a parade.

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

  • Reforming Defence: keeping fighting fit

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • British military complete historic Afghanistan march

    Personnel from the armed forces marched through Westminster today to mark their return from the last British combat tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • First ever UK-Japan Foreign and Defence ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary meet Japanese counterparts in London

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

  • UK and Ireland sign historic defence agreement

    A Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and the Republic of Ireland has been signed to ensure greater defence collaboration in the future.

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

  • UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan

    Michael Fallon expresses solidarity with Pakistan during visit of Army Chief.

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

  • Military recognised in Stonewall’s top 100

    The Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF have all been recognised as top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff, Stonewall announced today.

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

  • US announces first F-35 in Europe to be based in the UK

    RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk will become home to the first 2 US F-35 fighter jet squadrons in Europe.

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

  • Review into women in ground combat roles published

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced his hope to open up ground close combat roles to women in 2016.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Faslane

    The Defence Secretary has visited Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde where he met the personnel based there over the festive period.

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

  • Publication of the Al-Sweady inquiry report

    Sir Thayne Forbes has published his independent report into allegations of murder and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraq in 2004.

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

  • Lord Levene hails ‘sea change’ in defence reform

    An independent reviewer has praised the “fundamental transformation” that the Ministry of Defence has undergone in the last 4 years.

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

  • Army personnel home after training thousands in Sierra Leone

    Personnel from 5 Armoured Medical Regiment have returned home after successfully completing their training task in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Annual Armed Forces Covenant report published

    The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been presented to Parliament, detailing the progress and successes of the past year.

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

  • Sovereign’s Parade, Royal Military Academy

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • £270 million Royal Navy torpedo upgrade sustains hundreds of UK jobs

    The deal with BAE Systems ensures the sustainment of the UK’s torpedo manufacturing capability in Portsmouth for another 10 years.

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