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  • UK troops conduct joint exercise in Poland

    Around 1,300 UK soldiers have been honing their skills in the largest armoured deployment to Eastern Europe for 6 years.

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

  • €1 billion contract to develop cutting-edge radar for Typhoon

    The £800 million contract for the development of a new electronic radar system for the Eurofighter Typhoon has been signed in Scotland.

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

  • Preferred bidder to run Defence Support Group announced

    The MOD has today announced the preferred bidder for the Defence Support Group’s land business as Babcock.

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

  • Preferred candidate for Service Complaints Commissioner announced

    The Ministry of Defence today announced the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Dr Susan Atkins.

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

  • Welsh Guards’ new Surrey base £20 million revamp

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed the £20 million redevelopment of Elizabeth Barracks in Pirbright, Surrey, in preparation for the arrival of personnel from 1st Battalion the Welsh Guards.

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  • Crest Nicholson to be new partner for major new community in Cambridgeshire

    DIO selects Crest Nicholson as partner for major new community in Cambridgeshire.

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  • Australian Parliament: David Cameron's speech

    The Prime Minister addressed the Australian Parliament today on the affection between the 2 countries, ISIL, protectionism and democracy.

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

  • DIO provides new logistics facility in Surrey

    A new £7.5 million facility provides army recruits with the latest equipment and training at Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright.

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  • World War 1 commemorative plaque unveiled in Islamabad

    The plaque presented from the people of the UK commemorates Pakistan's First World War Victoria cross recipients

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

  • Soldier's mother thanked for generous contribution to cancer fund

    Deputy High Commissioner Daniel Salter personally thanked Mrs Naomi Rika for her generous donation to the Beatson Cancer Charity

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits military medics fighting Ebola

    Mark Francois met British military personnel in Sierra Leone who are playing a vital role in the UK’s assistance in the fight against Ebola.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets with Nordic-Baltic defence ministers

    Michael Fallon will discuss the consequences of the crisis in Ukraine and recent incursions by the Russians into European air and sea space.

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

  • Integrated Survivability and Platform Systems opportunities

    Dstl's contracting framework R-Cloud seeks suppliers in a fourth capability area.

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  • Remembrance Day ceremonies in Norway to commemorate servicemen

    Norwegian and British Armed Forces and Government representatives attended ceremonies of Remembrance on 9 November in WWI centenary year.

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

  • Sergeant Sean Binnie, 3 SCOTS, killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the MOD must confirm the death of Sergeant Sean Binnie from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in southern Afghanistan on Thursday 7 May 2009.

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  • Defence Secretary visits veterans’ project on Armistice Day

    Michael Fallon has visited a veterans’ accommodation project as part of Armistice Day commemoration events.

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

  • RAF Tornados leave Afghanistan for the last time

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s have left Afghanistan and are heading back to the UK after more than five years of operations in the country.

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

  • Helsinki Remembers

    The British Embassy in Helsinki and the Anglican Chaplaincy of St Nicholas in Finland held the annual Remembrance Service.

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

  • Remembrance day in Amman

    British Ambassador hosts remembrance Sunday service

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

  • Remembrance Day

    British Ambassador addressing a solemn memorial service of remembrance

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