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  • Defence Secretary welcomes new Canadian Defence Policy

    On a day that Canadian Armed Forces personnel took over the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the new Canadian Defence Policy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary agrees stronger partnership with Netherlands

    Sir Michael has met his Dutch counterpart in London to sign an agreement that will strengthen defence relations between the two countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visits some of the 1,500 British personnel currently exercising across five countries in Europe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Conclusion of the London Somalia Conference

    International partners agree on security and reform measures.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £539 million investment in new missiles systems

    Secretary of State, Sir Michael Fallon, has today announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for state-of-the-art Meteor, Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) and Sea Viper missile systems at MBDA …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said the UK will stand with NATO partners as he met British personnel deployed with the Alliance in Estonia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £1.4 billion deal for Royal Navy’s new attack submarine

    The MOD has negotiated a new £1.4 billion contract for the Royal Navy’s new attack submarine, the sixth in a total fleet of seven, which will protect the UK’s new aircraft carriers and nuclear deterrent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement: India-UK Defence Partnership

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon met with his Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley for the first annual UK-India strategic dialogue.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland is today escorting two Russian warships which are expected to sail through the English Channel overnight tonight.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK personnel depart for NATO Kosovo role

    A team of nearly 30 UK troops has left the UK for Southern Europe

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary agrees closer cooperation with India

    The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited India this week to strengthen UK-Indian defence and security relations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prince Harry meets Invictus Games hopefuls at UK trials

    The patron of the Games visited wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans trying out for a place on the 2017 UK team

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary boosts Welsh jobs on visit to Aston Martin and GDUK

    The Defence Secretary today announced a £330 million contract to design the next-generation of battlefield communications on a visit to Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welsh Secretary: Aston Martin creating a lasting legacy in Wales

    Luxury car brand starts conversion of St Athan facility ahead of SUV production in 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK personnel arrive in Poland and Estonia

    The British Army’s Light Dragoons have arrived in Poland as part the UK commitment to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • IHAT to close at the end of June

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed the date that IHAT will close.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis to the UK for the first time

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has hosted Jim Mattis on his first visit to the UK as US Secretary of Defense.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Security Conference – 27 March

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's speech from today's conference on international security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s NATO Southern Air Policing Mission to begin in May

    RAF Typhoon fast jets will deploy to Romania from May for the UK's contribution to NATO’s Southern Air Policing mission, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary pays tribute to Sikh community

    The British Sikh Association have signed the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, during an event to celebrate Vaisakhi - the Sikh New Year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government