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  • Philip Hammond joins Afghan president at military academy opening

    The UK Defence Secretary has joined President Hamid Karzai at the formal opening of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul.

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

  • Remembrance service held in Afghanistan

    The Duke of York and the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined service personnel on operations for a remembrance service at Camp Bastion.

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

  • Afghan President visits Sandhurst

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to see British Army officer training in action.

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

  • Guard of Honour for Kazakh Defence Minister

    The UK Defence Minister Philip Hammond this morning welcomed his counterpart from Kazakhstan, His Excellency Mr Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.

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

  • SSAFA's support of the armed services

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • UK supports Aung San Suu Kyi’s call for democratic reform in Burma

    Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets senior ministers at the beginning of UK visit to London, Northern Ireland and Sandhurst.

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

  • Afghan army officer academy welcomes first intake

    Hundreds of new recruits have begun training at the new Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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

  • Scotland analysis: defence

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • New Scotland analysis paper on Defence

    Scotland benefits from every single pound spent on UK defence, a new Scotland analysis programme paper makes clear.

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

  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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

  • Defence and Security Equipment International

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • New cyber reserve unit created

    Britain will build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace.

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

  • New housing scheme for Service personnel

    The Armed Forces are to benefit from a new £200 million scheme to help them get on the property ladder.

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

  • UK employers receive reservist challenge

    The UK's top 100 employers have been challenged to support at least 100 reservists each.

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

  • Defence Secretary confirms fourth British victim in Nairobi

    After chairing COBR, Philip Hammond confirms death of fourth British National

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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

  • Building defence capabilities in Europe

    Foreign Secretary & Defence Secretary host joint meeting with Poland’s Foreign & Defence Ministers to discuss EU common security interests.

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

  • Royal Navy missile contract sustains 500 UK jobs

    A new naval air defence system that can intercept and destroy enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250 million contract.

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

  • More than 1,000 vehicles return from Afghanistan

    The delivery of nearly 100 vehicles to the UK from Afghanistan today brings the total number redeployed from theatre to more than 1,000.

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

  • UK forces leave transformed Afghan district

    UK troops no longer have a routine presence in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand as Afghan forces have assumed full security control.

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