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Over 3,000 troops from 14 countries in UK for NATO Exercise

Over 3,000 troops from 14 countries in UK for NATO Exercise

Monday, 07 October 2019

Joint Warrior, the major multinational military exercise which will boost the defensive capabilities of the UK and its Allies, takes place across Scot...

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Air accident error prediction

Air accident error prediction

Thursday, 03 October 2019

Aviation has a long history of learning from accidents. This article discusses the different approaches used to predict and prevent accidents....

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Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessel named HMS Spey

Royal Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessel named HMS Spey

Thursday, 03 October 2019

HMS SPEY, the last of five cutting-edge Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) procured for the Royal Navy has been formally named on the Clyde today. ...

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RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme

RAF pilot seconded to Virgin Orbit space programme

Thursday, 03 October 2019

The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Virgin Orbit have selected the RAF pilot to be seconded to the company’s ground-breaking small satellite launch programm...

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Trio of buildings completed at Worthy Down

Trio of buildings completed at Worthy Down

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Construction of a combined medical dental centre, physical training centre and band/drill area has completed on the site of the Defence College of Log...

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HMNB Clyde selected for first UK military accommodation trial

HMNB Clyde selected for first UK military accommodation trial

Monday, 30 September 2019

Scottish naval base is the first to launch the Future Accommodation Model pilot for service personnel....

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Duke of Sussex visits UK troops on counter poaching operations in Malawi

Duke of Sussex visits UK troops on counter poaching operations in Malawi

Monday, 30 September 2019

The Duke of Sussex met British Army personnel deployed to Malawi and paid tribute to Guardsman Matthew Talbot, who sadly died there earlier this year...

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UK supports military transparency by hosting visit of 22 countries

UK supports military transparency by hosting visit of 22 countries

Sunday, 29 September 2019

This week representatives from 22 countries - including from France, Russia and the USA – have visited military sites in the UK as part of steps to in...

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UK Space Conference

UK Space Conference

Friday, 27 September 2019

Minister for Defence Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan's speech at the UK Space Conference in Newport, South Wales. ...

British Army soldiers’ skills mapped to the Scottish qualifications framework

British Army soldiers’ skills mapped to the Scottish qualifications framework

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

MOD supports Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework initiative....

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DIO shares construction career opportunities with local school

DIO shares construction career opportunities with local school

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is working with construction contractor Kier VolkerFitzpatrick to share construction career opportunities with...

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Permanent Secretary addresses DSEi

Permanent Secretary addresses DSEi

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Permanent Secretary Stephen Lovegrove KCB discusses a new approach to the defence and security industry....

£1.5 million boost for space innovation

£1.5 million boost for space innovation

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan has announced a £1.5-million investment in 12 ground-breaking space innovation projects....

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Britain's second carrier sets sail for sea trials

Britain's second carrier sets sail for sea trials

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Britain’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for the first time....

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Construction of F35 facilities progressing at RAF Lakenheath

Construction of F35 facilities progressing at RAF Lakenheath

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Work is progressing on buildings that will be home to 2 US Air Force F35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. ...

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Minister for Defence People and Veterans' keynote speech at DSEI 2019

Minister for Defence People and Veterans' keynote speech at DSEI 2019

Thursday, 12 September 2019

Defence Minister Johnny Mercer outlines the MOD's commitment to the armed forces community at the 2019 DSEI....

Defence Secretary announces boost for multi billion pound SKYNET 6 programme

Defence Secretary announces boost for multi billion pound SKYNET 6 programme

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has made his first keynote speech today, announcing the first step towards upgrading the UK’s military satellite communi...

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Defence Secretary keynote speech at DSEi 2019

Defence Secretary keynote speech at DSEi 2019

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Defence Secretary outlines global influence of UK defence in keynote speech at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International. ...

£100 million boost for cutting edge Protector aircraft

£100 million boost for cutting edge Protector aircraft

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately £100-million to test the performance of the UK’s ground-breaking Protector aircraft....

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Italy partners with the UK on Tempest

Italy partners with the UK on Tempest

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Sir Simon Bollom, CEO of Defence Equipment & Support, and Lieutenant General Nicolò Falsaperna, Italian Secretary General of Defence, have signed a St...

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UK government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort

UK government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

The UK has been providing vital support and assistance to the people of The Bahamas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian....

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Next generation unmanned system unveiled at DSEi

Next generation unmanned system unveiled at DSEi

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

A next-generation unmanned system that could be used to protect the UK's future warships has been unveiled by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today....

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Minister for Defence Procurement Anne Marie Trevelyan's speech at DSEI

Minister for Defence Procurement Anne Marie Trevelyan's speech at DSEI

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Minister for Defence Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan's keynote speech on the opening day of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019....

Simpler Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures for the AFPS

Simpler Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures for the AFPS

Monday, 09 September 2019

New streamlined changes make the Armed Forces Pension Schemes Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures simpler. ...

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MOD unveils transformed approach to innovation

MOD unveils transformed approach to innovation

Monday, 09 September 2019

Artificial intelligence and 3D printing are some of the concepts outlined in the new approach to harnessing innovation and developing emerging technol...

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Royal Navy deploys medics to support humanitarian efforts following Bahamas hurricane

Royal Navy deploys medics to support humanitarian efforts following Bahamas hurricane

Saturday, 07 September 2019

The Royal Navy has deployed extra medics to join Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Mounts Bay in delivering humanitarian assistance to the Bahamas following ...

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UK and US reaffirm defence ties ahead of NATO’s 70th Anniversary

UK and US reaffirm defence ties ahead of NATO’s 70th Anniversary

Friday, 06 September 2019

US Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper met with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ...

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RFA Mounts Bay conducts successful casualty evacuation and search and rescue mission

RFA Mounts Bay conducts successful casualty evacuation and search and rescue mission

Thursday, 05 September 2019

The Royal Navy Wildcat deployed with RFA Mounts Bay in the Caribbean has rescued a British citizen who had been trapped beneath rubble for several day...

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British Army launches Industrial Engagement Framework

British Army launches Industrial Engagement Framework

Thursday, 05 September 2019

The British Army has launched the Army Industrial Engagement Framework (AIEF). ...

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RFA Mounts Bay delivers aid to The Bahamas

RFA Mounts Bay delivers aid to The Bahamas

Wednesday, 04 September 2019

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Mounts Bay has delivered essential aid to residents of Great Abaco in The Bahamas. ...

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