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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • EU ministers discuss security and defence

    The Defence Secretary has called on European nations to focus on enhancing EU NATO complementarity and on delivering smarter missions.

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

  • International partners sign Joint Expeditionary Force agreement

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has signed a letter of intent with international partners to develop the Joint Expeditionary Force.

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

  • 'NATO: coming home?'

    Defence Secretary makes a speech ahead of the NATO Summit tomorrow.

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

  • NATO: coming home?

    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 jobs secured by £3.5 billion contract for new fighting vehicle

    More than 1,300 jobs across the UK will be secured thanks to a contract worth £3.5 billion placed by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • £1 million makeover for Armed Forces Memorial and support for Welsh veterans

    The Prime Minister is seeking to get agreement for an unprecedented international Armed Forces Declaration at the NATO summit this week.

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

  • Leading business backs NATO summit in Wales

    Businesses from across the UK will provide their support to make next week’s NATO Summit a success, Matthew Hancock announced today.

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

  • Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

    The Defence Secretary has thanked British service personnel and civilians in Cyprus for their efforts in the humanitarian mission in Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 14 August 2014

    A statement on today's COBR meeting on Iraq and the Prime Minister's call with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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

  • Tornados ready to support humanitarian operations

    The Royal Air Force has sent Tornado aircraft from RAF Marham to support humanitarian operations in Iraq if required.

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

  • £348 million warship contract delivers Clyde jobs boost

    More than 800 Scottish jobs have been protected thanks to a multi-million-pound contract to build 3 new vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Afghanistan as UK troops work towards the end of combat operations.

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

  • A sea of poppies to honour the fallen

    Defence Secretary attends launch of art installation at Tower of London to remember those who fought in the First World War.

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

  • Keeping our future afloat campaign: UK submarine 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

  • NATO exercise to reassure allies

    UK commits to major military exercise in Poland to support eastern European allies.

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

  • Defence Secretary thanks troops for supporting Commonwealth Games

    Michael Fallon has met military personnel who are supporting Police Scotland to make the Glasgow Commonwealth Games a success.

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

  • Sea training gets top marks

    The Royal Navy's advanced training has been praised by the Defence Secretary following his first ship visit.

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

  • Armed Forces Muslim Forum launches

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has launched the country's first ever Armed Forces Muslim Forum in partnership with the Muslim community.

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