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  • Industry sets out views on future Defence Estate Contracts

    Defence Estates (DE) has published results from its recent "focus group" consultation with industry which aimed to explore the mechanics of its future commercial arrangements.

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

  • Gibraltar Defence Police learn advanced power boat skills

    Chief Instructor Andy Benson of the Ministry of Defence Police’s Clyde Marine Unit and the Royal Yachting Association Training Centre has been…

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

  • Last chance to comment on Coalition Government's programme

    The online version of 'The Coalition: our programme for government' sets out a programme for partnership government over the next five years and enables people to enter public discussion of the programme - comments…

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

  • Royal Navy navigator steers USS Winston S Churchill into Portsmouth

    The United States Navy's most capable warship, named in honour of Great Britain's wartime Prime Minister, was navigated into Portsmouth by the Royal Navy's Lieutenant Brian Drewett yesterday, Thursday 3 June 2…

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

  • Prince William opens new rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

    Prince William attended the opening ceremony of the new gym and pool rehabilitation complex at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Headley Court today, Friday 4 June 2010.

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

  • HMS Dauntless commissioned into fleet

    HMS Dauntless was formally commissioned into the fleet today, Thursday 3 June 2010.

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

  • HMS Somerset deploys to the Gulf

    The Type 23 frigate was seen off by friends and family of the crew from her homeport of Devonport, Plymouth, on Wednesday 26 May 2010, as she…

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

  • Marines motor workshop strikes gold

    The project, commissioned by the Royal Naval Estates Organisation (RNEO) who identified the requirement for a new workshop and servicing bay…

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

  • Secretary of State for Defence visits the Royal Navy in Bahrain

    During the visit, Dr Liam Fox, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, and Her Majesty’s Ambassador Mr…

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

  • Queen's Speech: Armed Forces Bill

    Notes on how the Armed Forces Bill will continue in force the legislation governing the Armed Forces and make provision for other defence matters.

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

  • Battle Back swimmers train in Gibraltar

    A group of six servicemen from the Battle Back scheme have spent a week in Gibraltar honing their skills at the Army Swimming Team's training camp.

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

  • Armed Forces Sikh Conference fosters 'sense of extended family'

    The fourth annual Armed Forces Sikh Conference, which took place at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre at Amport House near Andover, has been celebrated as a huge success by delegates.

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

  • Defence Secretary and CDS attend first National Security Council meeting

    The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron and was also attended by permanent members including Sir Peter Ricketts, the new National…

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

  • Dr Liam Fox appointed Secretary of State for Defence

    Dr Liam Fox has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Defence today, Wednesday 12 May 2010.

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

  • 50th anniversary of Army-led Ten Tors Challenge

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visits Okehampton Camp to mark the 50th anniversary of Ten Tors.

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

  • Bob Ainsworth sends message to Defence staff

    Bob Ainsworth has stepped down as Defence Secretary and issued the following statement:

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