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  • CDE Innovation Network event: 13 January 2015, London

    The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) held a networking event for science and technology providers in London on 13 January 2015.

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  • Military recognised in Stonewall’s top 100

    The Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF have all been recognised as top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff, Stonewall announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint statement on Libya by the governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States

    The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the USA welcome a new round of political dialogue on Libya next week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK - Vietnam Defence Working Group discussed bilateral defence collaboration in 2015

    Defence Working Group between the UK’s Ministry of Defence and Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence held its third annual meeting in Hanoi on 8 January 2015 to identify areas of bilateral defence collaboration in 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • US announces first F-35 in Europe to be based in the UK

    RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk will become home to the first 2 US F-35 fighter jet squadrons in Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary statement following Paris attacks

    Theresa May says murders are a reminder of the threat we face from terrorism

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Babcock awarded £900 million army vehicle contract

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded Babcock International a £900 million 10-year contract for the maintenance of the army’s land vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Securing operational superiority through defence innovation: a UK perspective

    Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Year Honour for UKHO employee

    Brian Larcombe has been honoured with an MBE for services to the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and to Industrial Relations.

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  • Rossana Banti, WWII radio operator in Italy, receives 3 Service medals

    On 5 January 2015 Ambassador to Italy Christopher Prentice presented 3 Service medals to 89-year-old Mrs Banti for her work for the Allies during WWII.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Year Honours for service personnel and defence civilians 2015

    125 UK 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 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arms Trade Treaty enters into force

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood marks the entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Doing business in Russia and Ukraine: Sanctions latest

    Latest information for UK businesses on Russia and Ukraine, including the Crimea, following the introduction of further EU sanctions on 18 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First British Reservists leave for Sierra Leone

    This morning the first UK reserves and 100 regulars departed for Sierra Leone where they will help to tackle the Ebola outbreak.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Veterans UK helpline: Christmas and New Year opening times

    Opening times for the Veterans UK helpline over the Christmas and New Year period

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  • Defence Secretary visits Faslane

    The Defence Secretary has visited Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde where he met the personnel based there over the festive period.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Publication of the Al-Sweady inquiry report

    Sir Thayne Forbes has published his independent report into allegations of murder and ill-treatment of detainees in Iraq in 2004.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Support Group sold for £140 million

    The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for £140 million with Babcock International for the sale of Defence Support Group.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual Armed Forces Covenant report published

    The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been presented to Parliament, detailing the progress and successes of the past year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Security and justice adviser position available

    Apply to join our team of core staff in the Security and Justice Group based in London

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