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News story: Armed Forces Minister reinforces UK support to Gibraltar
He will meet Gibraltar Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, Deputy Governor, Nick Pyle OBE, as well as service personnel stationed in the UK overseas territory as part of a visit to discuss Brexit and the role of the UK’s military in Gibraltar.
Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, said:
Gibraltar is...Read More »
Speech: Global MilSatCom conference 2017
Let me begin by saying what a great privilege it is to speak at this conference. I am sure Harriet Baldwin would have expressed a similar sentiment if she not been obliged to attend to pressing business overseas, for which I apologise on her behalf.
As an arts graduate, I...Read More »
News story: UK steps up commitment to European security
Speaking at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels, Gavin Williamson will commit four RAF Typhoons to the Southern Air Policing mission in Romania next summer. Following a successful rotation last summer, the fast jets will be redeployed to the country, working with our Romanian allies to police the Black...Read More »
Coningsby Typhoons train in Estonia
Four Typhoons from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have this week been undertaking Air-Land Integration training with the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Estonia.
The aircraft based at RAF Coningsby have been operating with the British Army Battlegroup currently deployed in Estonia. The training focused on working with the Joint...Read More »
News story: Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson
Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, said:
I am both honoured and excited to have been appointed Defence Secretary. I have always had the greatest admiration for the professionalism and valour of all those who serve in our country’s Armed Forces.
The United Kingdom faces rising threats in a worsening international security situation,...Read More »