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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 14 August 2014

    A statement on today's COBR meeting on Iraq and the Prime Minister's call with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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

  • Tornados ready to support humanitarian operations

    The Royal Air Force has sent Tornado aircraft from RAF Marham to support humanitarian operations in Iraq if required.

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

  • £348 million warship contract delivers Clyde jobs boost

    More than 800 Scottish jobs have been protected thanks to a multi-million-pound contract to build 3 new vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Afghanistan as UK troops work towards the end of combat operations.

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

  • A sea of poppies to honour the fallen

    Defence Secretary attends launch of art installation at Tower of London to remember those who fought in the First World War.

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

  • Keeping our future afloat campaign: UK submarine industry

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • NATO exercise to reassure allies

    UK commits to major military exercise in Poland to support eastern European allies.

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

  • Defence Secretary thanks troops for supporting Commonwealth Games

    Michael Fallon has met military personnel who are supporting Police Scotland to make the Glasgow Commonwealth Games a success.

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

  • Sea training gets top marks

    The Royal Navy's advanced training has been praised by the Defence Secretary following his first ship visit.

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

  • Armed Forces Muslim Forum launches

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has launched the country's first ever Armed Forces Muslim Forum in partnership with the Muslim community.

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

  • G4S pledges its support for armed forces reservists

    Leading global integrated security company commits to providing 600 staff for the military reserve.

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

  • UK defence secretary supports Japan self-defence stance

    Michael Fallon welcomes Japanese announcement on collective self-defence.

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

  • UK and France strengthen defence co-operation

    Defence co-operation between the UK and France has been strengthened following agreements signed at the Farnborough Air Show today, 15 July.

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

  • Michael Fallon appointed as Defence Secretary

    Today, 15 July, the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Michael Fallon MP as Defence Secretary.

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

  • Air Power Conference

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • 65 years of NATO

    Secretary of State Philip Hammond talks about the important role the UK has played at the heart of NATO.

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

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth is named

    History was made as Her Majesty The Queen officially named the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier on Friday 4 July.

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

  • Industry leaders gather to celebrate Royal Navy's new carrier

    The Defence Secretary has thanked the defence industry for their help in building the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier.

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