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New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

Monday, 23 February 2015

As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to p...

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Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

Friday, 20 February 2015

Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said that UK personnel have made a vital contribution to tackle Ebola, during a visit to Sierra Leone. ...

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Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

Friday, 20 February 2015

The Prime Minister has today announced a major boost to the UK’s shipbuilding industry as the Ministry of Defence signs a contract with BAE Systems wo...

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Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

Thursday, 19 February 2015

More than £300m invested at RAF Marham to help prepare for the arrival of the UK's first F-35B Lightning II...

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MOD announces preferred bidder to run military logistics programme

MOD announces preferred bidder to run military logistics programme

Thursday, 19 February 2015

Leidos chosen as preferred bidder for the Logistics Commodities and Services (Transformation) (LCS(T)) programme....

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South Coast jobs boost with £420m defence contract

South Coast jobs boost with £420m defence contract

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

On a visit to Portsmouth, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced significant government investment in the UK’s defence capabilities in the region,...

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New reservists inspected by Chief of Defence Staff

New reservists inspected by Chief of Defence Staff

Friday, 13 February 2015

General Sir Nicholas Houghton has inspected the next generation of Army Reserves at their Passing Out parade in Grantham....

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Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

Injured soldier speaks about importance of Covenant support

Friday, 13 February 2015

The soldier met Job Centre Plus staff in Wales to help them understand the importance of the Armed Forces Covenant....

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Defence Secretary discusses common goals with French counterpart

Defence Secretary discusses common goals with French counterpart

Thursday, 12 February 2015

The Defence Secretary has discussed how the UK and France can co-operate across a range of issues during a visit by Jean-Yves Le Drian. ...

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Moves to end sexual violence in conflict areas

Moves to end sexual violence in conflict areas

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

The Government today announced support for a new academic Centre on Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics. ...

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Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

Speech to the Transatlantic Forum of the Christian Social Union

Monday, 09 February 2015

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence....

UK F 35 Lightning II testing begins in the US

UK F 35 Lightning II testing begins in the US

Monday, 09 February 2015

17 Squadron have begun F-35 trials as they mark the start of UK operational testing....

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UK’s first A400M aircraft named “City of Bristol”

UK’s first A400M aircraft named “City of Bristol”

Monday, 09 February 2015

Royal Air Force has recognised important role Bristol has had with A400M Atlas by naming first aircraft "City of Bristol"....

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UK confirms lead role in NATO spearhead force

UK confirms lead role in NATO spearhead force

Friday, 06 February 2015

The UK will contribute up to 1,000 troops to a high readiness force and deploy four RAF Typhoon jets for air policing in the Baltic States to boost NA...

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Centre for Defence Enterprise marketplace: securing our future through innovation

Centre for Defence Enterprise marketplace: securing our future through innovation

Friday, 06 February 2015

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

Boeing flying high after signing the Armed Forces Covenant

Boeing flying high after signing the Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 05 February 2015

Boeing Defence UK has become one of the largest companies to support the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant....

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Campaign launched to boost Armed Forces’ voter registration

Campaign launched to boost Armed Forces’ voter registration

Thursday, 05 February 2015

A campaign has been launched to encourage more soldiers, sailors and airmen to register to vote in this year’s General Election...

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New regulations for the Air Traffic Management 3000 Series go live

New regulations for the Air Traffic Management 3000 Series go live

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

The introduction of the new Air Traffic Management (ATM) 3000 Series regulations have gone live 04 February 2015....

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Chief of Defence Materiel role extended at DE&S

Chief of Defence Materiel role extended at DE&S

Tuesday, 03 February 2015

The MOD is pleased to announce that Bernard Gray has agreed to continue as the Chief of Defence Materiel until the end of 2015. ...

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Service Complaints Commissioner takes up post

Service Complaints Commissioner takes up post

Monday, 02 February 2015

The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Williams as the new Service Complaints Commissioner for the armed forces. ...

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Minister encourages further support under the Community Covenant

Minister encourages further support under the Community Covenant

Monday, 02 February 2015

Defence Minister Anna Soubry has reminded local authorities of their pledge made by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant....

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Ministers sign agreement for prisoners to supply armed forces with kit

Ministers sign agreement for prisoners to supply armed forces with kit

Monday, 02 February 2015

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling and Defence Minister Philip Dunne signed a service level agreement last week ....

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MOD continues to support regeneration of Portsmouth Naval Base

MOD continues to support regeneration of Portsmouth Naval Base

Friday, 30 January 2015

Defence Secretary has shortlisted 3 companies to make use of the ship halls at HMNB Portsmouth supporting jobs and growth in the region....

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Defence Secretary visits South Korea

Defence Secretary visits South Korea

Friday, 30 January 2015

The Defence Secretary met with his South Korean Counterpart and paid tribute to the sacrifices made by British Servicemen in the Korean war...

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Latest Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report

Latest Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report

Friday, 30 January 2015

What is the UK government doing to honour its commitment to support the armed forces community?...

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New support package for Gurkha veterans

New support package for Gurkha veterans

Thursday, 29 January 2015

Measures to improve financial and social support have been announced by the Government in response to an inquiry into Gurkha welfare....

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National service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan

National service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

The Prime Minister has announced that a service of commemoration will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral on 13 March, followed by a parade....

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Reforming Defence: keeping fighting fit

Reforming Defence: keeping fighting fit

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence...

British military complete historic Afghanistan march

British military complete historic Afghanistan march

Monday, 26 January 2015

Personnel from the armed forces marched through Westminster today to mark their return from the last British combat tour of Afghanistan. ...

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Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) version 2.4 released

Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) version 2.4 released

Monday, 26 January 2015

The introduction of ASIMS version 2.4 went live January 2015....

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