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  • Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiled in London

    HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy's first new Offshore Patrol Vessel formally named

    The first of the Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has been formally named in Scotland today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Promoting Our Prosperity

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin's address to the Chatham House Security and Defence Conference 2017

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister launches new Army apprentice awards

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has launched the Army Apprenticeship Awards as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security

    Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £20 million for D-Day landings memorial

    British servicemen and women who gave their lives in the D-Day landings to be commemorated with a new memorial.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Investigatory Powers Commissioner appointed: Lord Justice Fulford

    The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Fulford as the first Investigatory Powers Commissioner.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary applauds service of globally deployed Scots

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today thanked the Armed Forces in Scotland for their bravery and hard work protecting the UK and projecting British influence around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence dialogue on our EU exit

    Ministers meet with the UK defence industry to discuss areas such as customs arrangements, skills and research funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • War Pension Scheme payments increases from April 2017

    New rates of pensions and allowances payable under the War Pension Scheme.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First Innovation Fund challenge event - presentation slides

    The first Innovation Fund challenge was launched at the Accelerator networking event on 23 February 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Submarines to support economic and community growth

    Millions of pounds of investment in HMNB Clyde is set to bring jobs, transport, leisure and business growth opportunities to Helensburgh, with an agreement signed today (February 27) between the UK Government, Royal Navy and…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel

    In a major speech at the University of Oxford, the Defence Secretary today announced the formation of a world class panel which will help challenge and drive the Ministry of Defence’s innovation agenda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • SJFHQ undertake valuable maritime familiarisation visit to HMNB Devonport

    Personnel from the Standing Joint Force Headquarters visit HMNB Devonport to expand their knowledge of how the Royal Navy and Royal Marines operate.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops on NATO mission join Estonian national celebration

    UK Armed Forces in Estonia have taken part in celebrations to mark the country’s Independence Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Ocean visits Lebanon next week

    The visit of the Fleet flagship of the Royal Navy emphasises and deepens the partnership between the UK and Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms £1.7bn investment in Scottish military bases

    The Defence Secretary today (Friday 24 February 2017) confirmed £1.7 billion will be invested to upgrade Scottish military bases as the MOD’s Defence Board convened in Edinburgh for the first time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The British Army 77th Brigade have returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina to run a disaster relief exercise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD to attend Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2017

    Experts from Defence Business Services (DBS) within the MOD are to attend the Who Do You Think You Are Live event at the NEC, Birmingham.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM call with Prime Minister Turnbull of Australia: 23 February 2017

    Theresa May spoke to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull about stability in the Middle East, Brexit and a free trade agreement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government