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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • UK to step up NATO maritime commitment

    The UK will increase its maritime commitment to NATO exercises and activities, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £200 million funding boost for UK industry carrying out Successor submarine design

    The MOD has today announced a £201 million package to support further design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear submarines.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Secretary of State offers an insight into UK defence thinking

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence leaders meet Muslim communities to discuss Syria

    The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today briefed around 30 influential members of British Muslim communities about UK military action against Daesh in Syria and Iraq.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defence Secretary announces more support to Ukraine Armed Forces

    The Defence Secretary has today announced the UK will gift around £500,000 worth of first aid kits to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Banks offer better deal on mortgages for Armed Forces personnel

    Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will be able to rent out their homes without facing higher mortgage costs or having to change their mortgage.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK team deploys to train Nigerian forces fighting Boko Haram

    A UK military training team will deploy to Nigeria as part of the ongoing efforts to train local forces to combat Boko Haram.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Levene praises Defence pace of reform

    Lord Levene has delivered his fourth annual report on Defence reform and has praised the pace within the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces closer defence ties with Japan

    The Defence Secretary has announced the UK will look at taking part in a joint military exercise with Japan to tighten defence relations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A new pay model for the Armed Forces

    The Services have agreed a new model to simplify and modernise pay for Armed Forces personnel

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Year Honours 2016 for service personnel and defence civilians

    123 service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £369 million MOD Hercules support deal sustains 1,200 UK jobs

    The Ministry of Defence has agreed a £369 million deal for the continued in-service support of the RAF Hercules C-130J fleet, securing around 1,200 UK jobs until 2022.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government