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  • Royal Navy warship conducts successful visit to Belize

    HMS Argyll has just conducted a successful Defence Engagement visit to Belize.

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

  • More support for armed forces unsung heroes

    Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel.

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

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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

  • Homeland Security: The Role of Diplomacy

    The Homeland Security Summit took place in Amman on 29 September

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

  • Faslane to benefit from significant investment

    MOD awards £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases including Faslane.

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

  • £3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

    MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases.

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

  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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

  • Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan

    The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan.

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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • MOD awards contract to build Typhoon facilities in Moray

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £23 million contract to deliver new accommodation and support facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.

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  • UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

    British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army.

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

  • PM speech at the UN General Assembly 2014

    David Cameron gave his closing speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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

  • Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

    Michael Fallon has attended the passing out ceremony of cadets from the first intake of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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

  • Trainee infantry soldiers get new range at Catterick

    Trainee soldiers in Yorkshire are benefiting from a new state-of-the-art firing range at Catterick Training Area (CTA).

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  • Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat

    Michael Fallon meets Middle East partners to discuss international response to ISIL.

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

  • Employers briefed on the benefits of army reservists

    Some of the UK's top engineering companies gathered at an event in London to learn about the benefits of employing army reservists.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits troops deploying on training exercise

    Michael Fallon has visited British troops due to deploy on a major training exercise with NATO partner Poland.

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

  • DIO energy savings see the light

    Lighting improvements at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) are cutting emissions of greenhouse gases and helping to save money.

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  • Security Minister: UK communities are stronger together

    James Brokenshire meets religious leaders on visit to mosque in London.

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