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Press release: Uk and India commit to closer military ties
Both nations benefit from vibrant digital economies and will design, create and manufacture technologies that will help protect citizens and businesses against malicious cyber attacks.
The agreement will enable collaboration on internet governance, promoting international cyber stability, tackling online crime and developing cyber security sectors.
Minister for Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster,...Read More »
News story: Seven british Army soldiers killed during World War 1 are honoured as they are laid to rest
Captain Henry John Innes Walker, a New Zealand national serving with the british army, has finally been laid to rest alongside 6 unknown soldiers after they were killed during World War 1. Known to his family as Jack, Capt Walker enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as did...Read More »
News story: Prime Minister of India's visit, April 2018
Updated: closer military ties announcement added
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has today begun his second visit to the UK as an official Guest of Government, as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
The UK and India are bound together by numerous personal, professional, cultural and institutional ties,...Read More »
News story: RAF’s legendary Dambusters squadron reforms to fly F-35 jets
Gavin Williamson announced the new 617 Squadron after an event in Washington DC to mark the centenary of the RAF, which was attended by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier.
The naming of the new 617 Squadron follows the 75th anniversary of the original formation...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary highlights importance of partnering with charities during visit to military recovery centre
Updated: tweak
Mr Williamson visited Tedworth House on Monday, a recovery centre run by Help for Heroes.
The £24million residential centre offers comprehensive post-rehabilitation programmes and life skills courses to help injured veterans, service personnel and their families, lead active, independent and fulfilling lives.
The Defence Secretary was shown round the facility...Read More »