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From The Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP
  • UK cements position in Gulf with new joint base in Oman

    The UK is cementing its deep and special relationship with Oman for generations to come with the opening of a new Omani-British Joint Training Base.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Historic day for the military as all roles are opened to women

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced that all roles in the military are now open to women.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Dutch Royals welcomed to London for their first state visit

    Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands come to the UK on 23 and 24 October for their first state visit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes Qatari counterpart to UK

    The UK and Qatar’s Defence relationship is closer than ever, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed, as production starts on Typhoon fighter jets that will be sold to the Gulf nation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary to launch report warning of future threats to UK

    A new Ministry of Defence report that sets out the need to take action against the latest strategic threats to UK defence and security has been published today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Team UK heads to Sydney for the Invictus Games 2018

    The team will join 17 other nations at the international event for wounded, injured and sick serving and former military personnel

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence launches new strategy to boost diversity and inclusion

    The Ministry of Defence has launched a new strategy – a “Force for Inclusion” - to continue to increase diversity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Illegal Wildlife Trade conference 2018: new funding for counter-poaching training in Africa

    A new programme to train African park rangers in safer counter-poaching techniques has been announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops deploy on largest NATO exercise in a decade

    NATO’s flagship exercise in 2018, Exercise Trident Juncture, is underway

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces Devonport will home all new Type 26 frigates

    All of the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 26 frigates will be homed in Devonport, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced at the Naval Base today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK deepens defence cooperation with Germany

    In an era of evolving and intensifying threats, the UK remains committed to building ever-closer relationships with our allies, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid arrives: Vital relief lands in Indonesia

    An RAF aircraft has successfully delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to send transport aircraft to provide relief to Indonesia

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has agreed to deploy an A400M transport aircraft and a team of military experts to Indonesia to help with the aftermath of the recent earthquake tsunami.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Wedgetail is on the radar, Defence Secretary announces ahead of NATO conference

    Speaking ahead of this week’s NATO conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force about the potential for the E-7 Wed…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reveals new generation of ‘cyber cadets’

    A new scheme to help develop the next generation of cyber security experts and protect our nation against sophisticated and evolving threats has been announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces new Defence Arctic Strategy

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a new Defence Arctic Strategy, acknowledging the increasing opportunities and threats the region presents.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to maintain military presence in Germany

    The UK will continue to have a military presence in Germany beyond 2020, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Bolsters Support for Armed Forces

    A series of new schemes and initiatives, designed to support serving personnel and their families throughout their military careers and beyond, has been announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK set for new Birmingham warship and will keep amphibious assault ships, Defence Secretary announces

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today made two major announcements for the future of British warships, as he named a new frigate HMS Birmingham and revealed he is protecting HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fighter jets join forces with British aircraft carrier to make history

    The first F-35 Lightning fighter jets have landed on the deck of the United Kingdom’s new aircraft carrier, making history and marking the beginning of more than half-a-century of ‘Carrier Strike’ operations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government