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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • 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

  • In defence of a rules based order: transatlantic security co-operation in a dangerous world

    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

  • UK Defence Secretary first to visit US counterpart

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has become the first defence minister to be hosted by his US opposite number since Defense Secretary Ash Carter was sworn in.

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

  • UK submarine industry to benefit from £285m investment in successor programme

    The UK’s submarine industry will benefit from £285 million of investment to continue design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces further UK support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

    The Defence Secretary has today confirmed that the UK will provide a new package of non-lethal equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces.

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

  • Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

    The Defence Secretary met ministers in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss regional security and international co-ordination against ISIL.

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

  • Thousands of military families helped onto the property ladder

    More than 4,000 personnel have had applications approved to buy a home of under the Forces Help to Buy scheme.

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

  • Defence Secretary pledges to train Syrian Moderate Opposition

    In Kuwait today, the Defence Secretary met the senior military figures overseeing the international coalition’s response to the ISIL threat.

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

  • Defence Secretary thanks UK military personnel tackling ISIL

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel directly involved in the fight against ISIL during a trip to RAF Akrotiri.

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

  • The Queen to attend Afghanistan service of commemoration

    The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Afghanistan service of commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 13 March.

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

  • Defence reform: a new relationship with industry

    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

  • PM announces package of non-lethal support to Ukraine

    The Prime Minister has announced today that the UK will provide further non-lethal support to Ukraine by sending advisory and short-term training teams to build the capacity and resilience of its Armed Forces.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets Qatari counterpart to discuss international response to ISIL

    Michael Fallon meets with Qatari counterpart His Excellency General Hamad Bin Ali-Al Attiyah in London

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

  • New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

    As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to provide shelter for homeless veterans.

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

  • Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said that UK personnel have made a vital contribution to tackle Ebola, during a visit to Sierra Leone.

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

  • Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

    The Prime Minister has today announced a major boost to the UK’s shipbuilding industry as the Ministry of Defence signs a contract with BAE Systems worth £859million.

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

  • Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

    More than £300m invested at RAF Marham to help prepare for the arrival of the UK's first F-35B Lightning II

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

  • South Coast jobs boost with £420m defence contract

    On a visit to Portsmouth, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced significant government investment in the UK’s defence capabilities in the region, including a major service support contract that will sustain 450 jobs.

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