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  • Single source defence procurement, where there is no competition, is an area of public spending which is not well understood or transparent.

  • Family of Liverpool Sergeant Arthur Pulman have spoken of their pride after his grave was formally recognised at a rededication service.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Our reserve forces are making a vital contribution to the defence and security of the UK; the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) was proud to support Reserves Day on 8 September.

  • Small and medium-sized enterprise UKCloud are working with MOD to integrate disparate cloud services and improve efficiency and ease of use.

  • Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary, delivered the closing speech at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay, Minister of State for the UN, delivered a speech at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology, helping the British Army maintain its edge to meet future challenges.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcased some of the best research ideas it’s funded at a Marketplace event in London on 6 September 2016.

  • The face of modern warfare changed forever on the morning of 15 September 1916, when tanks were used for the first time.

  • It is an honour to welcome you all here this morning. As we are gathered here…some 125,000 peacekeepers are deployed around the world…holding the line between stability and disorder.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Major Rachel Grimes deployed as part of the United Nations’ Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in 2014.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Government.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reserves Day today honours the work and commitment of our dedicated Servicemen and women who make up the UK’s Reserve Forces.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lt Col Doyle was employed in the UN Stabilisation Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MINUSCO), as the Force Chief of Plans.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Major Smith was the first UK Contingent Commander for the UK contribution to United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon will host a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Michael Fallon launches 2016’s Reserves Day with 100 Reservists and their employers.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced plans to release a further 13 sites to build thousands of new homes and create a more effective and efficient Defence estate.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lt Col Irena Dzisiewska recently deployed on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today delivered a speech at Université d’été, Paris, confirming the UK's commitment to European Security

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government