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  • UK armoured vehicles arrive in Estonia

    The first of hundreds of UK military vehicles have arrived in Estonia to support the UK’s enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops arrive in Estonia for major NATO deployment

    Around 120 UK troops have arrived in Estonia as part of one of the biggest British deployments to Eastern Europe in decades.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms 30,000 defence jobs in South West

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visited the Royal Marines (RM) base at Chivenor today to underline the importance of the South West to the defence of the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 30% of officers progress from the ranks

    Addressing a group of would-be officers yesterday, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon revealed that nearly a third of serving officers have progressed from the lower ranks.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better value for money and fairer profits

    The Defence Secretary has today announced a better deal for taxpayers, with the lowering of the baseline profit rate for contracts placed under Single Source Contract Regulations from 8.95% to 7.46%.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces 1,500th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that 1,500 UK organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledged to treat our Service personnel and veterans fairly.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial unveiled in London

    HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security

    Britain is committed to playing a leading role in European security, the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK maritime forces join major French deployment

    UK maritime forces are taking part in a major French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary applauds service of globally deployed Scots

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon today thanked the Armed Forces in Scotland for their bravery and hard work protecting the UK and projecting British influence around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces world class innovation panel

    In a major speech at the University of Oxford, the Defence Secretary today announced the formation of a world class panel which will help challenge and drive the Ministry of Defence’s innovation agenda.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK troops on NATO mission join Estonian national celebration

    UK Armed Forces in Estonia have taken part in celebrations to mark the country’s Independence Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary confirms £1.7bn investment in Scottish military bases

    The Defence Secretary today (Friday 24 February 2017) confirmed £1.7 billion will be invested to upgrade Scottish military bases as the MOD’s Defence Board convened in Edinburgh for the first time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary meets Apprentices working on nuclear submarines as new Training Facility announced

    Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon today met apprentices working on Britain’s new submarines who will benefit from a new £25 million Apprentice Training Facility at Barrow-in-Furness.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary: Britain committed to leading European security

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed that Britain is firmly committed to European security, with the UK’s NATO deployments this year demonstrating its resolve.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary calls on NATO to be fitter, faster, more agile

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has called on NATO to modernise its structures in order to make itself faster at dealing with current and future threats, such as terrorism and cyber.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strategy

    Britain’s diplomatic and military strength abroad will help enhance UK security and prosperity, the Defence and Foreign Secretaries announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK urges Coalition to maintain momentum against Daesh

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has urged Coalition partners to maintain the momentum that is defeating Daesh in Iraq and Syria, at today’s meeting of Defence Ministers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NATO must improve agility and spend, Defence Secretary urges

    NATO must become more agile and share burdens if it is to tackle growing threats, the Defence Secretary will say today during his first meeting with his American counterpart.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain, coalition and Iraqi forces to maintain momentum in campaign against Daesh, Defence Secretary says

    Operations to liberate western Mosul will begin within weeks, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government