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Defence Secretary meets Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv

Defence Secretary meets Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv

Friday, 30 September 2022

Ben Wallace travelled to Ukraine to discuss the UK’s ongoing support and the next steps as Ukraine battles to free itself from Russia’s invasion...

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British airman laid to rest 78 years after fatal flight

British airman laid to rest 78 years after fatal flight

Friday, 30 September 2022

Australian family of a London-born British World War 2 pilot paid tribute at his military burial, held this week in the Netherlands, 78 years after he...

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WW2 airman buried in the Netherlands

WW2 airman buried in the Netherlands

Thursday, 29 September 2022

A Liverpool-born RAF airman who died when his fighter was shot down over the Netherlands has been buried there, 82 years after his final flight....

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WW2 burial in the Netherlands

WW2 burial in the Netherlands

Thursday, 29 September 2022

World War 2 air crew laid to rest with military honours....

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New £50 million cyber academy to benefit influential UK US relationship

New £50 million cyber academy to benefit influential UK US relationship

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

A new £50 million UK centre will support the training of world-class cyber experts, both domestically and internationally, Defence Secretary Ben Walla...

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Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison

Monday, 26 September 2022

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirm the death of Sapper Connor Morrison....

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UK Armed Forces kick off major series of exercises in the Indo Pacific

UK Armed Forces kick off major series of exercises in the Indo Pacific

Sunday, 25 September 2022

RAF participates in large-scale air exercise in Australia for the first time since the Covid pandemic. ...

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£15k sponsorship boost for ChamberFORCE

£15k sponsorship boost for ChamberFORCE

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Five Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award holders have partnered up to relaunch Highland RFCA’s ChamberFORCE project. ...

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Defence Procurement Minister speech at Defence Vehicle Display 2022

Defence Procurement Minister speech at Defence Vehicle Display 2022

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Defence Procurement Minister Alec Shelbrooke speaks at DVD 2022 on UK land-based defence capability...

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar of the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar of the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar....

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Baroness Goldie addresses 24th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Baroness Goldie addresses 24th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Thursday, 08 September 2022

The 24th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Defence and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, has concluded ...

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UK Armed Forces continue to strengthen interoperability with Finland and Sweden

UK Armed Forces continue to strengthen interoperability with Finland and Sweden

Sunday, 04 September 2022

British troops have taken part in Exercise Vigilant Knife alongside Swedish and Finnish Armed Forces. ...

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Australian submariners to join Royal Navy crews as UK and Australia deepen defence ties through AUKUS agreement

Australian submariners to join Royal Navy crews as UK and Australia deepen defence ties through AUKUS agreement

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Royal Australian Navy crews will train on the newly commissioned HMS Anson and other Astute-Class submarines, the Prime Minister has announced today....

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UK donating undersea minehunter drones to help Ukraine clear coastline

UK donating undersea minehunter drones to help Ukraine clear coastline

Friday, 26 August 2022

Dozens of Ukrainian personnel will be taught to use the autonomous minehunting vehicles by the Royal Navy and our US partners over the coming months...

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Archaeologists working to learn more before 2,500 year old Lulworth hill fort is lost to the sea

Archaeologists working to learn more before 2,500 year old Lulworth hill fort is lost to the sea

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Military veterans and professional archaeologists from Wessex Archaeology are taking part in a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) archaeologica...

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Armed Forces Minister meets UK troops in Estonia

Armed Forces Minister meets UK troops in Estonia

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

James Heappey spoke with soldiers from the Royal Welsh and 2nd Battalion, the Rifles and met Estonia’s newly appointed Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur...

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Role of Defence Training Estate recognised in commando memorial unveiling

Role of Defence Training Estate recognised in commando memorial unveiling

Friday, 19 August 2022

A memorial plaque has been unveiled on the Defence Training Estate in Lulworth, to recognise the bravery of the men of 4 (Army) Commando, who carried ...

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Independent Veterans Advisor to UK Ministers visits Veterans UK

Independent Veterans Advisor to UK Ministers visits Veterans UK

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Mr David Richmond CBE visited Veterans UK and met with staff from multiple business areas....

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Highlands and Islands play 'key role' in UK defence

Highlands and Islands play 'key role' in UK defence

Friday, 12 August 2022

Key defence sites in western Scotland were visited by UK Defence Procurement Minister, Jeremy Quin, to meet personnel and tour the facilities....

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Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith becomes Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith becomes Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Thursday, 11 August 2022

She becomes the first female British Army officer to hold the rank of Lieutenant General and occupy this prestigious role....

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UK and allies agree expanded International Fund for Ukraine support

UK and allies agree expanded International Fund for Ukraine support

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met counterparts from Ukraine, Denmark and other key allies and partners in Copenhagen to discuss plans for long-term mi...

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Scottish apprentices celebrated for support to UK armed forces

Scottish apprentices celebrated for support to UK armed forces

Thursday, 11 August 2022

The important role apprentices play was recognised during a Ministerial visit to key defence sites in Scotland this week....

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UK to give more multiple launch rocket systems and guided missiles to Ukraine

UK to give more multiple launch rocket systems and guided missiles to Ukraine

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Decision comes after the successful use of UK multiple-launch rocket systems by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, gifted earlier this year...

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Vice Admiral Sir Chris Gardner KBE appointed as new SDA Chief Executive Officer

Vice Admiral Sir Chris Gardner KBE appointed as new SDA Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Chris Gardner KBE as the new CEO of the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA)....

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Giant sand sculpture urges holidaymakers to stay safe on MOD training grounds

Giant sand sculpture urges holidaymakers to stay safe on MOD training grounds

Thursday, 04 August 2022

A 100-metre Chinook helicopter, created from sand, appeared on a British beach to draw attention to a serious public safety risk. ...

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All female crew to lead RAF flypast over Wembley for Euro 2022 final

All female crew to lead RAF flypast over Wembley for Euro 2022 final

Sunday, 31 July 2022

A Royal Air Force flypast led by an all-female crew will roar on the Lionesses from the skies above Wembley ahead of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final ...

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Readout of AUKUS Joint Steering Group Meetings

Readout of AUKUS Joint Steering Group Meetings

Sunday, 31 July 2022

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America recently held meetings of the AUKUS Joint Steering Groups, which were established as p...

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UK tightens links with Finland and USA during high readiness exercise

UK tightens links with Finland and USA during high readiness exercise

Friday, 29 July 2022

Around 150 British Army and Royal Air force personnel have deployed to Finland alongside US and Finnish armed forces for Exercise Vigilant Fox....

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Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support

Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support

Friday, 29 July 2022

Serving personnel across the UK will be entitled to free wraparound childcare from September as part of new measures announced today by Defence Secret...

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Rare orchid rediscovered on MOD land

Rare orchid rediscovered on MOD land

Thursday, 28 July 2022

The rare Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) has been rediscovered by an 11-year-old boy at Laugharne-Pendine Burrows in South Wales....

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