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From The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon
  • Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons

    The Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary welcomes Iraqi Victory in Mosul

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has congratulated the Iraqi Prime Minister and security forces on their victory in Mosul.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Sun Military Awards 2017 open for nominations

    The 10th annual ‘Millies’ have been launched by The Sun newspaper and the Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary Speech at CSIS, Washington

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Defence Secretary speech discussing stronger defence and investing in equipment

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Service marks 100 years of women’s contribution to UK Armed Forces

    Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin MP attended the event at the National Memorial Arboretum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary reaffirms leadership in NATO on Washington trip

    UK has made good on commitments to show leadership in NATO and will continue to do so in an age of varied threats to freedom and security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK trains over 5000 Ukrainian Armed Forces

    UK has directly trained over 5000 members of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, 1000 more than initially targeted, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK field hospital in South Sudan fully operational

    The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK-built temporary hospital that will support a UN mission in country is now up and running.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Multi-billion pound defence deal secures thousands of UK jobs

    The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced the signing of a contract worth around £3.7 billion to start building the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sweden and Finland join UK-led response force

    Sir Michael Fallon met his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a signing event welcoming the two countries to the Joint Expeditionary Force.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Potential Army Officers meet Defence Secretary

    Students on the Army's Potential Officer Development Programme (PODP) met with Secretary of State Sir Michael Fallon at MOD Main Building on Tuesday.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

    Sir Michael Fallon has announced a package of new contributions to NATO, underlining the UK’s leading role within the Alliance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RUSI Landwarfare Conference

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon at the RUSI Landwarfare Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces £48 million Apache training contract

    The Defence Secretary announced the six-year contract alongside new measures to tackle global cyber threats at the Land Warfare Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

    Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Cyber 2017 outlining how the Ministry of Defence is tackling today's cyber threats

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

    History was made today as HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first QE Class aircraft carrier, set sail from Rosyth to commence first stage sea trials off the north-east of Scotland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A record Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

    Spectacular celebrations are underway today to mark the ninth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the exceptional work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deployed around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Record number of events will hail UK Armed Forces

    More than 300 different events will take place around the world today to thank the UK’s Armed Forces for their work at home and abroad.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever memorial to African and Caribbean Service Personnel unveiled in Brixton.

    The memorial was unveiled at Windrush Sq, Brixton honouring the contribution of Service personnel of African and Caribbean origin in both World Wars.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £135M infrastructure contract marks milestone in UK F35 programme

    The Defence Secretary announced that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135million contract to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government