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On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
We provide the foundation and supporting framework for successful operations by ensuring joint capabilities like medical services, training, intelligence, information systems and cyber operations, are developed and managed. We also provide the command and control for overseas defence operations.
Annual statistics on the equipment holdings of the UK and other nations within the scope of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty.
Urgent Operational Requirements funded by extra Treasury money provide the fast equipment solutions that ever-changing operations demand.
The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
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