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  • Defence Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to leadership on Euro-Atlantic security at NATO Defence Ministerial

    In a virtual session of NATO Defence Ministers, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace held discussions on a number of issues impacting the alliance.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More Afghan interpreters to move to the UK as scheme extends

    Many more Afghan interpreters who served bravely alongside British Armed Forces in Afghanistan can relocate to the UK thanks to new legislation announced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Royal Navy seizes over 450kg in the largest methamphetamine drug bust in the Middle East

    Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose intercepted over 450 kilograms of methamphetamine, with a wholesale value of £18 million, during a counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Joint restoration project on River Avon helps improve habitat diversity

    A joint restoration project between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) and Services Dry Fly Fishing Association (SDFFA) will improve habitats for riverine species on the banks of the River Avon.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK shipbuilding boosted by warship procurement

    Vital warships providing supplies and technical support to the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers will made by British-led teams, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and US reaffirm relationship at Atlantic Future Forum

    Senior figures from government and industry in the UK and US will meet over the next two days on board HMS Queen Elizabeth for the annual Atlantic Future Forum.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Australia commit to shipbuilding partnership

    Australia and the UK have further strengthened their enduring defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on building and delivering the next generation of cutting-edge frigates.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces MOD Science and Technology Strategy 2020

    The MOD Science and Technology Strategy 2020 sets out how MOD will secure and maintain scientific and technological advantage for the future.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New strategy places focus on cutting edge science and technology

    Ground-breaking innovation will be at the heart of defence activity for generations, thanks to a bold new Science and Technology Strategy unveiled today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary urges troops to support Poppy Appeal

    Ben Wallace has written an open letter to troops encouraging them to support The Royal British Legion's annual Remembrance appeal.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Joint Statement - Five Eyes nations defence ministers

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday evening took part in a videoconference of defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dstl’s new counter-terrorism facility opened by The Queen

    The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, officially opened Dstl's new state-of-the-art Energetics Analysis Centre and met specialist scientific staff.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • How defence is rising to the sustainability challenge

    Today the government issued its response to the Committee on Climate Progress Report to Parliament, which was published in June this year. For defence, this is significant because for the first time the Committee made specif…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public asked not to gather at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday due to coronavirus 

    For the first time, the annual Remembrance Sunday service will be a closed ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Qatar commit to a stronger defence relationship

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his Qatari counterpart have committed to strengthening the UK-Qatar defence relationship during a joint visit to RAF Coningsby today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Veterans Railcard launched

    Service personnel often live and work all over the UK, moving regularly from posting to posting, so when they leave the armed forces, they may well find themselves hundreds of miles from family and friends.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Milestone for runway works at RAF Lossiemouth as aircraft return

    Work to resurface the runways at RAF Lossiemouth has reached a major milestone with the return of aircraft to the Moray station.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judge-led review to provide greater certainty for troops being investigated

    A judge-led review into how allegations of wrongdoing are raised and investigated will help tackle the uncertainty faced by military personnel on future overseas operations, the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Tuesda…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MDP Superintendent Trevor Clark awarded Queen’s Police Medal

    MDP’s Force Firearms Officer, Superintendent Trevor Clark, has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for distinguished service in the delayed 2020 Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday 10 October 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Military division of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2020

    Defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government