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  • UK troops support UN mission in Somalia

    UK Armed Forces personnel have arrived in Somalia to support a United Nations-backed mission in Africa, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Versatile Vikings' £37 million upgrade completed

    The Royal Navy’s fleet of amphibious all-terrain vehicles – Vikings – have reached full operational capability (FOC) after a 3.5 year journey.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF jets fly on Baltic policing mission

    The UK has taken up a leading role policing the skies over the Baltic states to deter threats such as aggression from Russia.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Enhanced Learning Credits, Further and Higher Education scheme changes

    Changes to the Enhanced Learning Credits and Further Education and Higher Education schemes come into effect from 1 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Forces support Gabon's fight against elephant poachers

    British soldiers have deployed to West Africa to provide further support to the Gabon National Parks Agency in their fight against elephant poachers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Showcasing MOD investment in innovation

    The Ministry of Defence has once again been bringing small and big businesses, investors and government together.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Defence Engagement with Sri Lanka

    The military have a crucial role to play in Sri Lanka’s commitment to addressing long-standing issues of human rights.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dismounted soldier research requirements

    Details of Dismounted Soldier System Engine Room research requirements.

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  • Korean War veterans revisit country alongside Defence Minister

    Earl Howe, the Minister of State for Defence, is in South Korea to support the annual Revisit Korea programme for war veterans.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes deployable UK-France joint force

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and French Defence Secretary Jean-Yves Le Drian see Exercise Griffin Strike in full flow.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for new homes in first 2 years

    More than 8,600 service personnel have used the home-buying scheme since its launch in April 2014

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Army tank technician shares royal connection as The Queen turns 90

    There are three things you need to know about Corporal Rebecca Smith: she comes from Grimsby, she’s covered in tattoos and she fixes tanks for the British Army. So what does she have in common with The Queen?

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Six World War 1 soldiers laid to rest

    One hundred years after they were killed in action 6 World War 1 soldiers have been laid to rest.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Reducing time to reach mission readiness

    Case study from Transmedia Storyteller Ltd who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Helping instructors with improved immersive training system

    Case study from NSC who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses with virtual-reality skills tests

    Case study from Plextek who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Agile training for explosive ordnance search teams

    Case study from Plextek who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Using simulation for better Armoured Fighting Vehicle training

    Case study from Minerva Simulation who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A graphically hosted objective solution for training

    Case study from Inzpire Ltd who will pitch their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Training soldiers using an augmented-reality environment

    Case study from Close Air Solutions who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 27 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government