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  • Forces radio contract secures 300 UK jobs

    MOD has awarded a £45 million maintenance contract for the Armed Forces Bowman radio system that will secure up to 300 British defence jobs.

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

  • Royal Navy receives upgraded Merlin helicopters

    The first of the UK's fleet of next-generation anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin Mk2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy.

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

  • Sixth Astute Class submarine keel laid

    Assembly of the Royal Navy's sixth Astute Class attack submarine, Agamemnon, has begun at Barrow-in-Furness.

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

  • Projectile management

    Keeping MOD's shelves stocked with the right amount of bombs, bullets, grenades and explosives is a skilled balancing act.

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

  • Army engineers issue Bloodhound rocket challenge

    An Army team has run a 'rocket challenge' for young future scientists and engineers at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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

  • First Navy aircrew begin training on Wildcat

    The Royal Navy has begun training the first aircrew to fly its next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat.

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

  • Foreign Secretary signs groundbreaking defence and security agreements with Japan

    Government announces the signing of the UK-Japan Defence Equipment Cooperation Framework and an Information Security Agreement.

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

  • Aft island of Queen Elizabeth carrier in place

    The aft island of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been lowered into place by Aircraft Carrier Alliance workers at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife.

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

  • Third Joint Strike Fighter for the UK arrives

    The third of the UK's F-35 short take-off and vertical landing Lightning II aircraft has arrived at Eglin US Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Defence equipment event reflects operational changes

    This year's Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event illustrates the step-change being experienced by the UK's Armed Forces as they begin to draw down in Afghanistan.

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

  • Redeployment of kit from Afghanistan

    As the drawdown of UK forces continues apace in Helmand, a senior officer talks of the unprecedented redeployment of equipment taking place.

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

  • DESG Graduate Scheme: Jacqui

    Case study of a graduate on the Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) Graduate Scheme, now working as a Naval Architect in the maritime area of the MOD.

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  • MOD contract rules changes could save £200 million a year

    New proposals could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by changing the rules which govern how MOD contracts are awarded.

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

  • Army receives new Terrier vehicle

    The British Army has taken delivery of Terrier, its newest and most advanced engineering vehicle.

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

  • UK Merlins' Afghanistan mission over

    The UK's Merlin helicopter fleet has concluded operations in Afghanistan after providing nearly 4 years of continuous front line support.

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

  • £600 million Royal Navy contract secures more than 500 jobs

    The contract to maintain the eyes and ears of the Navy's ships and submarines will sustain 530 defence jobs across the UK.

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

  • New bespoke kit for military aircrews

    Military aircrews are set to benefit from new personal equipment designed specifically to meet their flying needs.

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

  • Joint Strike Fighter

    A small team of UK personnel are learning all about the fifth-generation stealth aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Apache Hellfire missiles restocked in £15 million deal

    The MOD has signed a £15 million contract to replenish the Army's stock of supersonic Hellfire missiles used by Apache helicopters.

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

  • Significant milestone for defence acquisition reform

    The final assessment phase in a programme that could lead to the overhaul of MOD's equipment and support management commences today.

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