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  • New Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has succeeded General Sir Nicholas Houghton as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • Armed Forces Day

    With just 50 days to go, preparations are in full swing ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.

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

  • "Terrorism continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security"

    Statement delivered by UK Ambassador Philip Parham, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council meeting on briefings by Chairmen of Subsidiary Bodies of the Security Council.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 9 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on childcare, Lynton Crosby, the economy, Russia and Syria, and IPSA.

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

  • PM tours new RAF accommodation

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Defence Minister Mark Francois conducted a welfare and housing visit at RAF Brize Norton on Friday 3 May.

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

  • Armed Forces support State Opening of Parliament

    More than 1,000 members of the Armed Forces played a role in the State Opening of Parliament yesterday, 8 May, as crowds lined the streets.

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

  • Warships in London for Battle of Atlantic commemorations

    Three Royal Navy warships are in London to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

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

  • Somalia trade and investment event

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development host Somali business event to highlight business potential of Somalia.

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

  • Close fight decides Army Boxing Championship title

    The boxers of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have narrowly clung onto the Army Major Units Boxing Championship title.

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

  • Multinational reservists rise to the challenge

    Armed Forces volunteers from around the globe visited the UK this bank holiday weekend for an annual military skills competition.

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

  • UK, US and France joint statement on situation in Libya

    The governments of France, United States and United Kingdom have made a joint statement on the situation in Libya.

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

  • Defence reform legislation included in Queen's Speech 2013

    Her Majesty The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming parliamentary year.

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

  • UK minehunter heads for the Med

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury sailed from Portsmouth yesterday, 7 May, for a 4-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Justine Greening keynote speech at Somalia Trade and Investment event

    International Development Secretary's keynote speech at Somalia Trade and Investment event held following the London conference on Somalia

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

  • HMS Edinburgh leaves for her final voyage around the UK

    The last of the Royal Navy's Type 42 destroyers HMS Edinburgh has slipped her lines at Portsmouth to begin her final voyage around the UK.

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

  • Somalia Conference 2013: Opening Speech

    The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave the opening address at the Somalia Conference today.

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

  • High Commissioner’s speech at HMS Argyll reception

    HE Mrs Marianne Young spoke at the cocktail function on board the navy frigate HMS Argyll, which called on the Walvis Bay port in May.

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

  • MOD hosts industry event for Scottish construction projects

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has held an industry event in Edinburgh for businesses seeking construction opportunities on the Scottish military estate under its Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) progra…

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  • RAF dentist cures combat canine's toothache

    Military dog Max is no longer down in the mouth after doggy dental treatment.

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

  • Armed Forces Day national event celebrations

    With just 8 weeks to go until this year's Armed Forces Day on 29 June, preparations are well underway for the national event in Nottingham.

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