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  • More UK troops deploy to Sierra Leone

    Around 150 British Army personnel left RAF Brize Norton this morning to add to the significant UK efforts to tackle Ebola.

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

  • £4 million funding available for synthetic biology applications in defence

    Innovative applications of synthetic biology for defence and security are being sought.

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  • RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

    The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone today as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • Nominations open for Sun Military Awards

    The 2014 "Millies" celebrate the amazing work carried out by our servicemen and women at home and abroad.

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

  • Dalgety Bay contamination control progress continues with survey work

    MOD has launched essential ecology and wildlife survey work as it progresses plans for managing radium contamination at Dalgety Bay.

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  • Army officers lead the way on the future of engineering

    Engineers in the British Army have been demonstrating the importance of engineering through the Bloodhound supersonic car (SSC) project.

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

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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

  • New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

    A package of new measures announced by the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar.

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

  • Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

    Personnel from Hampshire’s 22 Field Hospital will provide a key component in the UK’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

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

  • PM call with leaders: 15 October 2014

    David Cameron held a video conference call with President Obama, President Hollande, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Renzi.

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

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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

  • Inspiring students to sign up to science

    Students from schools local to the Salisbury area learn about careers in STEM with Dstl

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  • Lord Ashcroft's veterans transition review: government response

    Oliver Letwin responds to the review, outlining how government will improve the experience of service personnel moving into civilian life.

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

  • Mental health support in defence

    Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health.

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

  • First steel cut on new patrol ships

    Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow.

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

  • British Ambassador to Bulgaria on foreign policy in a less stable neighbourhood

    HMA Jonathan Allen delivered a speech at the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria about the British and Bulgarian foreign policy in a less predictable neighbourhood.

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

  • UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

    MOD will provide hundreds of troops, an aviation support ship and 3 Merlin helicopters as the UK ramps up its efforts to tackle Ebola.

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

  • RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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

  • Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has praised military personnel going through medical training to help tackle Ebola in west Africa.

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

  • Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

    The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards.

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