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  • UK team deploys to South Sudan to assess peacekeeping commitment

    A UK military team deployed to South Sudan to look at what role the UK could play as part of a contribution to ongoing UN peacekeeping.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Invictus Games trials launched

    Marking 100 days before the 2016 event, trials for the Invictus Games began in Bath today

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winter 2015 to 2016 floods: government response

    Flooding in northern England: government information and advice about support available.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister visits Infantry Battle School

    Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt has visited the Infantry Battle School in Brecon.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First sailors join new aircraft carrier in Scotland

    Twelve Royal Navy personnel have become the first crew to join the UK's second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Secretary of State announces new Senior Appointments in the Armed Services

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon confirms the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander Joint Forces Command.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Typhoon facilities at RAF Lossiemouth ready for take-off after £23 million investment

    Vital new facilities for Typhoons based at RAF Lossiemouth, have been completed ahead of time and under budget by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces arrival of new aircraft at RAF Brize Norton

    The Defence Secretary has announced the forthcoming delivery of two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft during a visit to the Royal Air Force’s largest station.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Refurbished Chilcomb Ranges improves soldiers’ training experience

    Soldiers in the South East of the country are benefitting from recently completed refurbishment work at Chilcomb Ranges near Winchester.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New navigation radar system for Royal Navy

    New state-of-the-art navigation radars will be fitted to more than 60 Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore facilities

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes deeper security relationship with Germany

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discussed the strengthening of Britain’s security ties with Germany when he met counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in Berlin today, where the Ministers confirmed their shared vision for a close…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces honoured at The Sun Military Awards

    Millies honour the accomplishment and professionalism of our servicemen and women

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM statement: new Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach

    David Cameron praised outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Nick Houghton and welcomed his successor Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

    Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach GBE KCB ADC DL to take over from General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff this summer.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Armed Forces visits future Army leaders

    Penny Mordaunt visits officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reaffirms nuclear deterrent commitment

    Defence Secretary has visited the home of the Royal Navy’s submarine service to make clear the Government’s commitment to the nuclear deterrent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces UK commitment to Poland

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will commit nearly 1,000 personnel to NATO exercises taking place in Poland.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Poland discuss closer co-operation

    Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary discuss military, security and diplomatic co-operation with Polish counterparts.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD plays host to Inspiring Women event

    On Tuesday 12 January, around 100 school children visited the MOD to meet inspirational women working in Defence and hear their stories.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary meets counterparts to discuss defeating Daesh

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met with his counterparts in Paris today to discuss the counter-Daesh campaign.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government