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Extra payments for UK Armed Forces deployed to cover industrial action during festive period

Extra payments for UK Armed Forces deployed to cover industrial action during festive period

Friday, 23 December 2022

More than 1,000 personnel have been trained in recent weeks to provide cover for ambulance trusts, Border Force, and fire and rescue services. ...

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Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch

Deputy Commander Strategic Command speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command, Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE speaks at the DSEI 2023 Launch...

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Record year for Armed Forces Covenant

Record year for Armed Forces Covenant

Monday, 19 December 2022

The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report, published by the Government today and covering the period 2021-2022, details the key improvement...

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UK completes deployment supporting Qatar World Cup security

UK completes deployment supporting Qatar World Cup security

Monday, 19 December 2022

MOD support to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has successfully completed....

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Forces Help to Buy scheme made permanent to help Service Personnel purchase housing

Forces Help to Buy scheme made permanent to help Service Personnel purchase housing

Monday, 19 December 2022

The FHTB scheme encourages and supports Service Personnel to buy their own home, allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their gross annual salary. ...

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British military to receive 60 All Terrain Vehicles under international agreement

British military to receive 60 All Terrain Vehicles under international agreement

Friday, 16 December 2022

UK troops will receive 60 amphibious all-terrain armoured vehicles to support operations in the harshest environments, as part of a trilateral agreeme...

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£129 million to deliver cutting edge mini drones for UK forces

£129 million to deliver cutting edge mini drones for UK forces

Friday, 16 December 2022

More than 250 “portable” and “packable” mini drones will be delivered to the Armed Forces after the award of a contract worth £129 million to Lockheed...

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MOD launches independent inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan

MOD launches independent inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan

Thursday, 15 December 2022

The Ministry of Defence has today established an independent statutory inquiry to investigate and report on allegations of wrongdoing by the British A...

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Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2022

Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2022

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, at the RUSI Lecture 2022...

UK signs Plan for Defence Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

UK signs Plan for Defence Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Defence Secretary meets Saudi Arabian counterpart to discuss defence cooperation....

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How open source intelligence has shaped the Russia Ukraine war

How open source intelligence has shaped the Russia Ukraine war

Friday, 09 December 2022

General Hockenhull, Commander Strategic Command, discussed the use of open source intelligence at a RUSI Members Webinar....

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable, Nuclear and Marine

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable, Nuclear and Marine

Friday, 09 December 2022

Former Staffordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable, Justin Bibby, joins the Ministry of Defence Police....

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Military families are benefitting from £3,400 of childcare support

Military families are benefitting from £3,400 of childcare support

Thursday, 08 December 2022

More than 5,500 children of military personnel are benefitting from wraparound childcare as part of a wider commitment to service families...

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AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement

AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement

Thursday, 08 December 2022

Joint statement on AUKUS from UK, US, and Australian defence ministers...

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Defence Secretary joins AUKUS partners in landmark first meeting

Defence Secretary joins AUKUS partners in landmark first meeting

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

UK Defence leaders have visited Washington to hold talks with US and Australian partners....

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UK orders thousands more anti tank weapons to bolster stockpiles

UK orders thousands more anti tank weapons to bolster stockpiles

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

A £229 million deal will see thousands of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems assembled in Northern Ireland and delivered to the Bri...

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Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Josh Kennington....

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New investigative unit launched to handle serious criminal offences across defence

New investigative unit launched to handle serious criminal offences across defence

Monday, 05 December 2022

A new, tri-service and independent body has been launched to investigate criminal offences within the Armed Forces, including rape and sexual assault,...

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Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Friday, 02 December 2022

Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre....

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£15.4 million contract for first cutting edge Navy crewless submarine

£15.4 million contract for first cutting edge Navy crewless submarine

Thursday, 01 December 2022

Project Cetus will deliver the largest and most complex crewless submarine operated by a European Navy....

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Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon

Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Amazon and the Ministry of Defence are teaming up to scale up and accelerate work on advancing digital skills development across UK defence. ...

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Regulatory Article (RA) 4809: Acceptance of Components – what’s all the change about?

Regulatory Article (RA) 4809: Acceptance of Components – what’s all the change about?

Monday, 28 November 2022

RA 4809 has changed a lot recently; this article explains why it has changed, where it’s going and addresses some common misconceptions....

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New £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs

New £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs

Friday, 25 November 2022

A £90 million contract to upgrade land-based radio capabilities will improve battlefield effectiveness while supporting over 200 jobs in Hampshire....

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Operational Honours and Awards List recognises Armed Forces personnel for outstanding service

Operational Honours and Awards List recognises Armed Forces personnel for outstanding service

Friday, 25 November 2022

Military personnel from across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have been recognised for outstanding acts of bravery, commitment, and commenda...

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Operational Honours and Awards List November 2022

Operational Honours and Awards List November 2022

Friday, 25 November 2022

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel....

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The Public Services Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2023

The Public Services Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2023

Thursday, 24 November 2022

This article is aimed at public pension scheme administrators but may be relevant for those members of the AFPS with technical knowledge of pensions t...

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Defence Procurement Minister, Make UK Defence Summit speech

Defence Procurement Minister, Make UK Defence Summit speech

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Defence Procurement Minister Alex Chalk delivered a speech at the Make UK Defence Summit in Birmingham ...

Royal Navy ships to be fitted with advanced new missile system

Royal Navy ships to be fitted with advanced new missile system

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

The missiles will be fitted to eleven frigates and destroyers after a deal with the Norwegian government....

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UK to give artillery rounds and helicopters as part of military aid to Ukraine

UK to give artillery rounds and helicopters as part of military aid to Ukraine

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

10,000 artillery rounds will be donated, as the UK completes the first delivery of Sea King helicopters to Ukraine....

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New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans

New legal powers to support Armed Forces families and Veterans

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans....

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