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  • Sir Simon Bollom appointed Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support

    The Cabinet Secretary, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has today announced the appointment of Sir Simon Bollom as the new Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), an arm’s length body of the Mi…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary marks major step forward for UK’s nuclear submarine capability

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a major step forward for Britain’s new nuclear submarines.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £80m Guardian to protect the skies

    The Ministry of Defence will invest up to £80 million in a new computer system to boost the RAF’s speed and accuracy in protecting the skies, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary launches £132m Scots sub-hunting aircraft home

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson cut the first turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of submarine hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) at RAF Lossiemouth today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Army’s rifle set for multi-million-pound upgrade

    The Ministry of Defence is upgrading the British Army’s standard combat rifle to ensure troops are equipped with the best possible battle-winning kit, Defence Minister Guto Bebb has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle

    The Defence Secretary announces a £3.7 million deal for the Army's next generation armoured vehicle with the latest automated threat warning system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

    HMS Trent, the third of the Royal Navy’s five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally named at the Glasgow shipyard where she was built.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

    The MOD has agreed to sell HMS Ocean to the Government of Brazil after 20 years of service.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

    A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by the MOD, Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

    The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Huge new Atlas aircraft hangar opened by Defence Minister

    A £70 million hangar large enough to contain three of the RAF’s new Atlas transport aircraft at the same time was officially opened by Defence Minister Guto Bebb at RAF Brize Norton today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Shetland radar to better protect UK Northern airspace

    A new RAF radar facility reinforcing the UK’s ability to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, the head of the RAF heard today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New navy warship accepted by Defence Minister

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb today formally announced the acceptance of HMS Forth, the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), from manufacturer BAE Systems at the company's Scotstoun shipyard.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Support deal worth £100m agreed for Puma helicopters

    Just months after providing vital relief in the Caribbean, a £100 million deal to provide future support to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma HC Mk2 helicopters through to March 2022 has been agreed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sea Ceptor missile test firing complete at sea

    Firing trials from the first Royal Navy ship to test the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully completed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary in Doha as multi-billion pound jet contract with Qatar is signed

    A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Millions invested in pilot training at state-of-the-art helicopter centre

    The Ministry of Defence has announced an over £90 million investment in a world-leading helicopter simulation centre to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots of the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Navy ship named in Glasgow

    A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been named in Scotland today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • F-35 jet cleared for Carrier take-off, Defence Minister tells Select Committee

    The UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design featured on the UK flagship.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State for Defence visits DECA Sealand

    The Right Honourable Sir Michael Fallon MP visited the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) Sealand site to experience close up the critical support that DECA provides to the UK’s Armed Forces.

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