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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.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Operations to liberate western Mosul will begin within weeks, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed.
The UK and Cyprus will step up co-operation in areas including maritime security and officer training under a new Defence programme.
The Defence Secretary has underlined Britain and Italy’s close defence partnership on NATO and EU operations during talks in Rome.
The Defence Secretary has praised Croatia’s commitment to NATO operations and wider peacekeeping exercises during a ministerial visit.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon speaking about Russia at St Andrews University.
The Defence Secretary said today that the future of the Royal Marines in Scotland is secure.
The Defence Secretary hailed the global outlook of a Midlothian-based world leader in naval innovation, design and manufacture today.
Defence Secretary announces near £4 million milestone in the building of a single UK hub for Royal Navy’s submarine service at HMNB Clyde.
The Defence Secretary and Chief of the Defence Staff have reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to tackle regional security threats alongside Egypt.
Her Majesty The Queen will unveil a new memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, at a service on Thursday 9 March
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II.
The world's premier air combat exercise is underway in Nevada, USA, with the Royal Air Force training alongside US and Australian counterparts.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has underlined the UK’s Defence ties with Australia while marking the country’s national day.
Defence ties between the UK and Japan have been strengthened by a new agreement enabling closer joint work between our armed forces.
Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has reaffirmed the UK’s Defence relationship with Romania.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to Ukraine
UK forces have taken command of NATO’s Response Force and its flagship Very High Readiness Joint Task Force.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has praised the important work of the UK's growing defence network.
Defence Secretary announces the training of UK Armed Forces alongside Sierra Leonean troops for the first time ever.
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