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MoD announces £201m nuclear submarine funding package

09/02/2016 - 11:49

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced it will deliver a £201 million funding package to BAE systems, to support further development for the next generation of nuclear submarines.

DIO begins £3m refurb of Garelochhead training facilities

05/02/2016 - 16:50

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has marked the start of major £3 million refurbishment to create new training facilities at Garelochhead ranges in Scotland.

Defence leaders discuss Syria with Muslim communities

04/02/2016 - 16:56

Defence leaders have met with 30 influential members of British Muslim communities to discuss UK military action against ISIL in Syria and Iraq.

MoD invests £1.1bn in military flying training

03/02/2016 - 11:55

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to invest £1.1 billion in continuing the modernisation of military flying training in the UK.

Tyneside reservist base receives £3.1m renovation

02/02/2016 - 11:42

HMS Calliope has completed a £3.1 renovation which will enable Royal Marines Reserves from RMR Scotland to be based there for the first time.

RAF Lossiemouth Typhoon facilities completed ahead of schedule

29/01/2016 - 14:08

New facilities for Thyphoons based at RAF Lossiemouth have been completed ahead of time and under budget.

RAF Brize Norton to accept delivery of new Voyager and A400M aircraft

29/01/2016 - 14:06

Two new Voyager and two new A400M aircraft will be delivered to RAF Brize Norton, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has confirmed.

Type 45 destroyers face refits due to engine break downs

29/01/2016 - 11:30

The Royal Navy’s type 45 destroyer warships face major engine refits due to recurring reliability issues, according to a report from the BBC.

Royal Navy receives new navigation radar system

28/01/2016 - 16:06

New navigation radars are set to be fitted to over 60 Royal Navy ships, submarines and shore facilities, as a result of a £44 million contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Fallon declares stronger security relations with Germany

25/01/2016 - 16:32

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that the UK is set to strengthen its ties with Germany, following a meeting with Ursula Von der Leyen, Germany’s secretary for defence.

New Chief of the Defence Staff appointed

22/01/2016 - 14:55

Senior RAF officer Sir Stuart Peach has been appointed the as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, filling the position of the current chief Sir Nicholas Houghton.

Cameron to crack down on ‘spurious’ military legal claims

22/01/2016 - 12:11

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will ‘stamp out’ spurious legal claims against British troops returning from war.

Fallon reaffirms commitment to nuclear deterrent

21/01/2016 - 16:14

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the nuclear deterrent, during a visit to the Vanguard class submarine BHM Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde.

Fallon declares UK commitment to Poland

21/01/2016 - 11:25

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that the UK will commit around 950 personnel to NATO exercises taking place in Poland.

Police volunteers to receive extended powers

21/01/2016 - 11:23

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that police volunteers are set to receive additional powers, aimed at helping police officers keep their communities in order.

Border Force seizes £1.6 million worth of drugs in Tamworth

19/01/2016 - 11:24

Border Force has seized 18 packages of illegal drugs at a parcel depot in Tamworth, including cannabis, amphetamines and ecstasy with a potential street value of over £1.6 million.