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  • MOD orders UK-designed mini missile decoy for RAF

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed a £2.5 million order for UK-designed and built miniature decoys which will help to protect combat jets from missiles.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Innovation Initiative

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discusses ground-breaking technology that the MOD will support with its new £800 million Innovation Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Laser weapon prototype part of new Defence innovation initiative

    Ministry of Defence finalising a £30 million deal for a new laser demonstrator

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK forces participate in Exercise Venerable Gauntlet

    Defence Minister Earl Howe praises UK forces leading a military exercise in Sennelager, Germany

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Battle of the Somme hero honoured with Victoria Cross memorial

    A special memorial commemorating the Victoria Cross recipient Brigadier General John Vaughan Campbell has been unveiled

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Arnhem 'Band of Brothers' finally honoured after 72 years

    Families of 6 soldiers have paid their respects during a joint rededication service.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 100 Years Of The Tank: The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette Remembered

    Exactly 100 years ago today, the British Army sent tanks into action for the first time at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme offensive, changing the nature of warfare forever.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Family's pride as sergeant killed in World War 2 is honoured

    Family of Liverpool Sergeant Arthur Pulman have spoken of their pride after his grave was formally recognised at a rededication service.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UKCloud helps MOD make a major step forward in cloud services

    Small and medium-sized enterprise UKCloud are working with MOD to integrate disparate cloud services and improve efficiency and ease of use.

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  • Defence Minister attends land event Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration 2016

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology, helping the British Army maintain its edge to meet future challenges.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Opening Speech at UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

    It is an honour to welcome you all here this morning. As we are gathered here…some 125,000 peacekeepers are deployed around the world…holding the line between stability and disorder.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Case study: Major Rachel Grimes

    Major Rachel Grimes deployed as part of the United Nations’ Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in 2014.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK bolsters support to peacekeeping in South Sudan

    Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The nation celebrates military reservists

    Reserves Day today honours the work and commitment of our dedicated Servicemen and women who make up the UK’s Reserve Forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • LIVE WEBCAST - UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

    Live Webcast of key moments in the 2016 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial from Lancaster House, London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa and Minister for the Armed Forces co-host Somalia Security Event

    Tobias Ellwood and Mike Penning highlight UK’s continued commitment to security and stability in Somalia

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Case Study: Lt Col Simon Doyle

    Lt Col Doyle was employed in the UN Stabilisation Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MINUSCO), as the Force Chief of Plans.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Case Study: Major Jase Smith

    Major Smith was the first UK Contingent Commander for the UK contribution to United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016 Concept

    Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon will host a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Case Study: Sqn Ldr Jason Neame

    In 2015 Sqn Ldr Jason Neame deployed on the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government