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From Philip Dunne
  • Female military mechanic awarded for supersonic work

    A British Army vehicle mechanic has been recognised for her contribution to the Bloodhound supersonic car project.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD seeks ideas to preserve HMS Illustrious

    MOD is looking for ideas on how best to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD orders more Starstreak missiles

    The Ministry of Defence is to buy 200 extra missiles as part of a multi-million-pound deal announced today by the Prime Minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Third Astute submarine named Artful

    The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofcom to manage release of MOD radio spectrum

    The Ministry of Defence is preparing to release around 200 megahertz (MHz) of radio spectrum to the communications regulator.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

    UK military pilots have been involved in the second round of vertical night landings at sea of the new F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More Foxhound vehicles for British Army

    The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military helicopter support contract awarded

    The MOD has awarded a £367 million contract to provide engine maintenance for 2 of the UK's military helicopter fleets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New armour research and development centre announced

    A new partnership between MOD and industry will develop the UK's first centre of excellence for ceramic armour development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister backs the joint Defence Growth Partnership

    David Cameron gives his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New partnership to equip defence sector for long-term success

    Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits futuristic jet pilot training facility

    Defence minister Philip Dunne has visited RAF Valley in Anglesey to see how military fast jet pilots of the future are being trained.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Defence Equipment Minister visits North East Asia

    Philip Dunne has visited North East Asia to review growing equipment cooperation relationships with both Japan and the Republic of Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Forces radio contract secures 300 UK jobs

    MOD has awarded a £45 million maintenance contract for the Armed Forces Bowman radio system that will secure up to 300 British defence jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence partnership tackles cyber security risks

    The government and a group of Britain's leading defence and security companies are working together to bolster the UK's cyber security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary signs groundbreaking defence and security agreements with Japan

    Government announces the signing of the UK-Japan Defence Equipment Cooperation Framework and an Information Security Agreement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Security Summit

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence exports largest increase in 5 years

    British defence exports rose by 62% in 2012 – the largest increase for 5 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence equipment event reflects operational changes

    This year's Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) event illustrates the step-change being experienced by the UK's Armed Forces as they begin to draw down in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government