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As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’s presence there.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister as Managing Director of the organisation delivering the UK’s new aircraft carriers
Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Kenya.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month.
Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Oman reinforced the strong relationship between the two countries, and reaffirmed plans for the multi-million pound joint venture at Duqm Port.
The Defence Secretary today met Scottish troops who are about to deploy to Iraq as the vanguard of the UK and allied fight against Daesh and international terrorism.
RN sailors complete a successful five month deployment with international partners to combat drug smuggling in the Gulf and Indian ocean
Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today.
The Ministry of Defence today announced the winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that Britain’s iconic HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier is set to enter her new home in Portsmouth in around two weeks’ time.
Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot
The Defence Secretary joined military leaders, senior politicians and members of the Royal family to mark the anniversary of the battle
HMS Duncan visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week in the first visit by a Royal Navy ship in eight years – the latest in a series of port visits and exercises conducted by the state of the art warship in the region.
Sir Michael Fallon visited the largest and most powerful ship built for the Royal Navy for the first time at sea today.
The Defence Secretary has revealed HMS Glasgow will be the name of the first of eight City class Type 26 frigates as he cut her first piece of steel at Govan shipyard in Scotland today. HMS Glasgow will enter service with th…
Defence Secretary has announced an investment of £40 million to improve the defence of the Typhoon sustaining over 100 British jobs.
The UK is expanding its training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with new military courses covering threats like countering attacks from snipers, armoured vehicles and mortars.
Speaking at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), Sir Michael Fallon has announced two contracts worth almost £120 million.
The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon's speech at the Airpower 2017 Conference
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women.
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