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  • New Gurkha battalion to be established as brigade grows

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has confirmed that a new specialist Gurkha battalion is being formed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Enhanced package of support for Gurkha veterans

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has announced an increased support package for 22,000 Gurkha veterans and their families.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Red Arrows' North American Display list revealed

    A list of locations where people can see the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team display during a major tour of North America has been released.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Date announced for Red Arrows American tour

    A start date has been confirmed for the historic Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (the Red Arrows) tour of the USA and Canada.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister reaffirms ties with Mexico

    The UK’s future relationship with Mexico looks bright under the country’s new administration, a Defence Minister has declared.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister praises Quick Reaction Alert Force on RAF Coningsby visit

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster today visited RAF Coningsby, one of the two bases from which RAF fast jets rapidly launch to protect UK skies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Chinook simulators ready for training

    A new, purpose built facility replicating real-life operations for Chinook helicopter crews with the very latest technology has been officially opened today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister reaffirms importance of Gibraltar to UK defence

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster reaffirmed the strategic importance of Gibraltar for UK defence at the signing ceremony for the Armed Forces (Gibraltar) Act onboard HMS Diamond.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK leads Northern Group response to disinformation

    The UK and northern European allies have agreed to establish a multinational group of experts to tackle disinformation at a Northern Group meeting in Norway today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces to step up Commonwealth recruitment

    Britain’s Armed Forces are to step up their long-held global links, by increasing the number of recruits from Commonwealth countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops combat ready for NATO Exercise Trident Juncture

    British Army personnel have completed integration training with Danish and Polish allies in preparation for NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 in Norway.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops touch down in Norway following epic road move

    Hundreds of British Army troops have successfully completed an epic road move to Norway

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Minister bolsters UK-Italy defence partnership

    Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster bolstered the strong defence relationship between the UK and Italy on a visit to Rome.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister reaffirms UK commitment to the Gulf

    Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visits Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK boosts cyber links after tri-nation visit to Central America

    Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has returned from a visit to Chile, Mexico and Belize.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Military Train 500 Somalis

    The British-led Baidoa Security Training Centre in Somalia has marked its 500th graduate, as part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to bring peace and security to the region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF helicopters ready to support French in Mali

    Three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters, supported by around 90 British personnel are now fully operational and are supporting French counter-terrorism operations in Mali.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Speech delivered at the Air Power Conference

    Speech delivered by the Rt Hon Mark Lancaster, Minister of State for the Armed Forces at the Air Power Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Armed Forces on high alert for hurricane season

    The UK’s Overseas Territories will have unwavering military support throughout the 2018 hurricane season, a Defence minister has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit

    The UK remains determined to bring prosperity and stability to East Africa, defence minister Mark Lancaster has reaffirmed after visiting Uganda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government