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  • F-35 “Great for Britain”

    Speech by 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

  • HMS Protector returns to Portsmouth

    HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship, returned home to Portsmouth today, 10 May, following a 9-month deployment to Antarctica.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • British and French attack helicopters build strong partnership

    The working relationship between the British and French Army's attack helicopters has taken off during a major military exercise.

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

  • UK and French army medics rise to challenge

    British and French military medics have trained to deploy together on operations around the world during a major exercise in Scotland.

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

  • New mental health support app for Service personnel

    A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information.

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

  • Upgraded Royal Navy sports facilities unveiled

    An upgraded suite of sports facilities has been unveiled at HMS Temeraire in Portsmouth today, Friday 26 April.

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

  • British and French troops jump into Joint Warrior

    British and French paratroopers yesterday parachuted into Exercise Joint Warrior in Scotland.

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

  • Significant milestone for defence acquisition reform

    The final assessment phase in a programme that could lead to the overhaul of MOD's equipment and support management commences today.

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

  • Royal Horse Artillery fire 41-gun salute for Queen's birthday

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park yesterday, 22 April, in honour of the Queen's 87th birthday.

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

  • New commander for Joint Forces Command

    Joint Forces Command (JFC) has welcomed a new commanding officer following its recent move to full operating capability.

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

  • RAF airlift Britain's first jet fighter to new home

    A Chinook helicopter airlifted one of the RAF's historic aircraft to a new jet museum yesterday, Monday 22 April.

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

  • UK-US defence equipment cooperation

    Speech by 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