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  • Defence Secretary keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020

    The Defence Secretary Presented a keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020 where he announced the £65 million contract for the Protector aircraft.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New anti-bullying helpline to clamp down on poor behaviour in the military

    A new helpline providing support for service personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination has been set up by the Ministry of Defence to clamp down on instances of unacceptable behaviour in the …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Free ‘wraparound’ childcare for the armed forces

    The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Social housing to be prioritised for veterans

    New measures announced to provide improved access for members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families to social housing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MOD negotiates 10 billion PPE items

    Over the last 12 weeks a dedicated team fronted by MOD experts have negotiated contracts for more than 10 billion items of PPE for NHS workers in the battle against Covid-19.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-Qatari Typhoons take off as joint squadron

    The Royal Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Typhoon Squadron have commenced flying as a Joint Squadron.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces week

    Armed Forces Week 2020 begins on Monday 22 June 2020 and supportive employers across the UK are gearing up to show the whole of the Armed Forces community some much deserved recognition.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministry of Defence seeks to maximise Reserves contribution through new review

    The specialist contribution military reservists have made across society during Britain’s battle against coronavirus will help inform a review examining how defence can maximise the skills of its Reserve Forces.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dstl Pioneers Future Submarine Command Space

    Dstl analysis is informing the design of command space in future submarines to optimise information flow.

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  • Funding to support armed forces charities doing vital work during pandemic

    Defence Minister Johnny Mercer announces extra funding to support frontline armed forces charities across the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Veterans UK celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day

    This Friday the nation will join together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons begin NATO Air Policing mission in Lithuania

    Royal Air Force Typhoon jets will be in Lithuania for the summer, patrolling and protecting NATO airspace.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New mental fitness tool launched to help military enhance mental wellbeing

    Today a new platform has been launched with online tools to help defence personnel to take a more proactive approach to their mental health and mental fitness.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces protected from vexatious claims in important step

    New laws to protect military personnel and veterans from vexatious claims and the cycle of re-investigations will be introduced today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy

    A new review has been launched to spearhead initiatives within the Ministry of Defence when it comes to tackling the challenges of climate change.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines the importance of helping to stabilise fragile states

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • General Lorimer: Time for urgent action for new government

    The UK’s Defence Senior Adviser to the Middle East and North Africa Visits Lebanon: Time for urgent action for the new government.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Veterans offered second career in Defence Science

    Dstl is offering veterans the chance to use specialist skills learned in the military

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  • £1-million fund for innovative waste oils recycling technology revealed

    Defence Minister unveils DASA and RAF contract winners to develop novel technique that could save money and help the environment

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards

    The Millies are awarded for inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government