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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • Britain extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces

    The UK training programme for the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be extended for another year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Beginning of the end for Daesh as Coalition opens second front

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has closed today’s ministerial in London by reaffirming the UK and Coalition’s resolve to defeat Daesh.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary hosts Counter-Daesh ministers

    The Defence Secretary will today host the quarterly, top-level meeting of defence ministers from the Global Coalition against Daesh.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fallon: UK-Australia defence relationship of strategic benefit

    The Defence Secretary has today discussed defence co-operation and innovation with Australian Minister for Defence Industry Chris Pyne.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain extends global Defence reach

    Britain will broaden its global Defence footprint with the introduction of three new regional hubs, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Praises Yorkshire's Dynamism

    Emphasising Defence's vital economic relationship with Yorkshire, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon opened a state of the art facility in Huddersfield today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A view of U.S. national defence from friends and allies

    Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon KCB MP speaking at the Reagan National Defence Forum

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £100M investment in Britain's future 'Protector' programme

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon agrees £100M contract to develop cutting-edge Protector Remotely Piloted Air System especially for RAF.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Red Arrows return to UK after historic tour

    The Red Arrows have returned to Britain following their historic multinational tour to the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better Combat Compensation for Armed Forces

    Members of the Armed Forces and their families are set to receive bigger compensation payments for injuries or death sustained in combat, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Parker Review: Blueprint for a strong naval shipbuilding sector

    Sir John Parker’s Independent Report into naval shipbuilding sets out far-reaching recommendations to transform the UK shipbuilding industry

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Portsmouth will be ready to be the home of Britain’s new carriers

    A £120m investment will mean that Portsmouth Naval Base will be ready for Britain’s biggest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon told personnel at the ship’s new home today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reviews NATO’s reassurance role with Secretary General

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has discussed how NATO can further reassure allies and partners in Europe during talks with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Canada partnership gathering pace

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has emphasised Britain’s strong and historic ties with Canada at the International Security Forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces UK-French missile cooperation

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced Franco-British Centres of Excellence for missile technology in Stevenage and Bolton.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces join The Queen as she leads the UK in Remembrance

    The nation falls silent as Her Majesty leads the traditional service at the Cenotaph in London

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the Covenant Fund will work with Royal British Legion (RBL) and other charities to set up a one-stop service to better support the UK’s Armed Forces veterans community.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft

    The UK and Norway stepped up their defence relationship today, as Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and exercises.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK works with northern allies to tackle threats

    Britain remains committed to working with regional allies to confront global security threats, the Defence Secretary has said.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced that over £4 billion will be invested to create a better defence estate for the UK’s Armed Forces and their families.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government