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News story: Armed Forces' contribution to the Royal Wedding announced
The Ministry of Defence is pleased to confirm details of the contribution of members of the Armed Forces to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
Units that hold a special relationship with Prince Harry will provide ceremonial support at the...Read More »
News story: General Sir Nick Carter appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
I am delighted to offer my congratulations to General Sir Nicholas Carter on his appointment as Chief of the Defence Staff, a post he will take up in June of this year when Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach becomes Chairman of the Military Committee at...Read More »
News story: Third Tide-Class Tanker Arrives in UK
The arrival of RFA Tidesurge comes just weeks after her sister ship, RFA Tidespring, met up at sea with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time.
The 39,000-tonne tankers can carry up to 19,000 cubic metres of fuel and 1,400 cubic metres of fresh water in support of...Read More »
News story: UK side by side with Allies a year on from NATO deterrence deployment
In his first visit to the Baltic ally, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed to the Estonian President and Defence Minister the UK’s unwavering commitment to Euro-Atlantic security, a year after UK forces first arrived in country.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
For nearly 70 years, NATO has been the guarantee of mutual...Read More »
News story: £400m deal signed for battle-winning Brimstone missile for RAF Typhoons
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a £400 million deal to launch battle-winning Brimstone missiles from RAF Typhoon jets, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.
The ultra-accurate Brimstone already has a successful track record, playing a critical role from Tornado fighter jets in the fight against Daesh in...Read More »