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The UK is playing a substantial role in tackling security threats across Africa, with deployments in Nigeria and Somalia.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Twenty-two employers have struck Gold in this year’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, announced today.
Michael Fallon has praised RAF crews who have struck a major Daesh training complex in Mosul.
The Red Arrows will support Britain’s prosperity by performing in up to 20 locations from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today announced that Lieutenant General Sir James Everard KCB CBE has been appointed NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR).
Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.
In his first visit to the US since the forming of the new Government, Michael Fallon met with Counter-Daesh coalition partners.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon welcomes decision to renew the UK's continuous at sea deterrent.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional issues, including the need to counter terrorism.
The Ministry of Defence has today announced a $2.3 billion deal to secure 50 of the latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the deal to purchase nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Michael Fallon has authorised the deployment of HMS Mersey to the Aegean.
The Defence Secretary has welcomed the announcement that the Government will hold a full Parliamentary debate on the principle of Continuous at Sea Deterrence (CASD) on Monday 18th July 2016.
Michael Fallon has authorised an uplift to the UK’s enduring commitment to Afghanistan.
Women to be allowed to serve on the front line in ground close combat roles for the first time.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised a package of defence support to allies in the East of Europe.
From supermarkets to football clubs, 1000 UK companies have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Britain will increase its training support to Iraqi forces taking the fight to Daesh, the Defence Secretary has announced today.
Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence
UK military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced.
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