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  • First Space Conference

    Speech delivered by the Minister for Defence Procurement, Guto Bebb MP at the first Defence Space Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced the start of a new relationship between the UK government and Lockheed Martin at Farnborough International Air Show today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RAF recieves 20th Atlas transport aircraft

    The Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken delivery of the 20th next-generation Atlas transport aircraft as the programme continues to meet key development milestones.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Waddington to operate Protector, with best of British air power on show at Air Tattoo

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson marked a momentous centenary year for the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) today, as it was announced that Waddington will operate the air force’s new Protector aircraft.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary meets Australian defence minister following £20bn British warship deal

    Talks deepen UK-Australian defence relationship

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM hails biggest Naval defence contract for a decade: 28 June 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May has hailed a shipbuilding contract worth up to £20 billion between BAE Systems and the Australian government as the biggest Naval defence contract for a decade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister visits world leader in tactical military bridges

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb has seen first-hand how the MOD is boosting regional economies across the country after he visited one of Britain’s leading military suppliers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Poland defence ministers hold their first meeting

    During Sebastian Chwalek’s inaugural visit to the United Kingdom in his new role as Deputy Minister for the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the pair held the first Defence Capability and Industrial Dialogue and discusse…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Defence Procurement visits JFC

    On 4 June 2018, Guto Bebb, Minister for Defence Procurement, visited Joint Forces Command (JFC) to meet with General Sir Chris Deverell,Commander JFC, and staff.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain’s most advanced jets touch down on home soil

    The first of Britain’s next-generation fighter jets have arrived home 2 months ahead of schedule in a major milestone for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK poised for take-off on ambitious Defence Space Strategy with personnel boost

    As the UK space sector’s world-leading experts gather for the first ever UK Defence Space Conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and pledged an uplift…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister welcomes first of new carrier-ready helicopter fleet

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb has today announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flagship AI Lab announced as Defence Secretary hosts first meet between British and American defence innovators

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence hub as he hosted the first ever joint US-UK Defence Innovation Board meeting yesterday (21 May) to explore important areas of co-operat…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Minister launches new military ‘FireDragon’ fuel production line

    Defence Minister Guto Bebb has officially launched a brand-new production line for the world’s first solid bio-ethanol fuel, FireDragon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces massive £2.5bn investment in UK nuclear submarines

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today announced the Ministry of Defence is investing a massive £2.5 billion in boosting Britain’s submarine building projects.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Navy gets first unmanned minesweeping system

    An autonomous minesweeper system that can safely clear sea lanes of mines has been handed over to the Royal Navy, Defence Minister Guto Bebb has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Norway defence ministers plan sub-hunting co-operation

    The UK and Norway advanced their plans for international Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) co-operation in the North Atlantic, as the nations’ defence ministers flew in an American P-8A Poseidon from RAF Lossiemouth today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Army’s rifle set for multi-million-pound upgrade

    The Ministry of Defence is upgrading the British Army’s standard combat rifle to ensure troops are equipped with the best possible battle-winning kit, Defence Minister Guto Bebb has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Army re-joins Boxer programme

    British Army re-joins Boxer programme in step towards new armoured vehicles

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

    HMS Trent, the third of the Royal Navy’s five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally named at the Glasgow shipyard where she was built.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government