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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Syria violence and attack

    Tobias Ellwood MP condemns attack against civilians in Homs, killing over 45 people, mostly children, after two car bombs exploded outside a primary school.

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

  • DIO delivers better facilities for Suffolk-based forces

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has transformed a wartime hangar at RAF Mildenhall, improving working conditions at the base.

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  • Government recruitment and jobs requiring security clearance

    Government departments, suppliers and recruiters must follow a code of practice when recruiting for jobs requiring security clearances.

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

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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

  • A better deal for reservists and employers

    Radical reforms bringing a raft of new benefits for reservists and their employers come into effect today, 1 October.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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

  • £3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

    MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases.

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

  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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

  • Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan

    The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK Minister welcomes start of Libya peace talks.

    Tobias Ellwood MP, Minister for North Africa, welcomes UN-led peace talks and underlines need for ceasefire and start of political dialogue in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes inauguration of new President of Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, inaugurated today, 29 September.

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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • RAF Tornado jets ready for attack role over Iraq

    The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have conducted armed reconnaissance operations over areas of Iraq.

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

  • DIO on track for Wildcats' arrival in Somerset

    A Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) final contract will deliver new facilities for Wildcat helicopters at RNAS Yeovilton.

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  • Army officer recognised as engineering visionary

    Army officer Major Oli Morgan has been named as the 2014 Modern Day Visionary by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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

  • Government mandates new cyber security standard for suppliers

    From 1 October 2014, all suppliers must comply with the new Cyber Essentials controls if bidding for some government contracts.

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

  • MOD awards contract to build Typhoon facilities in Moray

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £23 million contract to deliver new accommodation and support facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.

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  • UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

    British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army.

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

  • Countries share lessons in line with UN campaign, ‘Children, Not Soldiers’

    Joint statement by Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui.

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