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  • The Bastion Memorial, by Major Tom McDermott RTR

    Major Tom McDermott RTR tells us his Bastion Memorial story.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF Typhoons intercept two Russian aircraft near Baltic states

    RAF Typhoon jets deployed as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission intercepted two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Bastion Memorial, it reminds us they were never alone

    Jacqui Thompson tragically lost her husband of over 20 years and father to their 5 daughters, Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson, due to an Improvised Explosive Device explosion in Afghanistan on 13 April 2008.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to increase contribution to NATO task force

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will contribute an additional 500 personnel to a NATO high-readiness task force

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Second Scottish built Royal Navy warship moves closer to service

    Construction of the second of three new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) has taken an important forward

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Bulwark conducts largest rescue to date

    Defence Secretary praises Royal Navy efforts in the Mediterranean as HMS Bulwark conducts its largest rescue to date.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The History of the Bastion Memorial

    A service to rededicate the Bastion Memorial will take place on Thursday 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

    Dstl hosts 18th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference, London, 3 - 5 June 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Mr Fallon praises French relationship ahead of joint exercise

    Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the UK’s relationship with France as 1,000 British and French personnel prepare for a joint exercise.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Funding to develop a new analytics platform for defence

    The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is looking for prototype solutions to provide an unstructured and open-source data analytics platform for defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD invests £80 million in new Helicopter simulator equipment

    The Ministry of Defence is investing £80 million in new world-class equipment to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots and rear crews of the future.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MAA External Audit Panel report 2014 (MEAP 14)

    The Director General Defence Safety Authority and Director Military Aviation Authority comment on the 2014 MAA External Audit Panel report.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary attends Asia Security Summit

    Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has travelled to Singapore to meet with regional counterparts at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs (Defence) and General Affairs Councils

    The Minister for Europe updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs (Defence) and General Affairs Councils on 18 – 19 May

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary visits UK troops in Brunei

    1 Royal Gurkha Rifles in Brunei has received a visit from UK Defence Secretary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bringing the heart of Bastion back to the heart of the UK

    In times of loss there’s often a need for a place to go and reflect, this wasn’t any different at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry to attend Bastion Service and Memorial unveiling

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry will attend a Service of Dedication to inaugurate the Bastion Memorial, and remember those who lost their lives during combat operations in Afghanistan, on Thursday 11 June at the National Mem…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bastion Memorial to be unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum

    The Bastion Memorial will be dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum on 11 June to remember those who lost their lives during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Bastion Memorial Service of Dedication

    The service of Dedication will be held on 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government