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Press release: UK maritime forces complete French naval deployment
Two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters were also embarked as UK and French maritime personnel trained together across the Asia Pacific region.
Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, said:
From fighting Daesh in the Middle East to jointly operating in Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, our enduring...Read More »
RAF Sentinel aircraft returns from the Middle East
RAF Sentinel aircraft returns from the Middle East.
A Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 aircraft based
at RAF Waddington, was today welcomed back following the latest successful
mission supporting the coalition in the fight against Daesh in the Middle East.
The 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron aircraft
landed today after eight weeks...Read More »
News story: Defence Minister announces £3M to be saved as part of a new deal to supply the Royal Navy
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has signed an innovative contract which will supply the Royal Navy with more than 10,000 different types of consumable items – covering everything from fittings and fixtures to pistons and pumps.
Having already announced that the...Read More »
Press release: UK Armed Forces star in global show
Returning for a 68th season, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a thrilling display of music, dance, and military entertainment from around the world, rooted firmly in Scottish culture and history. It will take place on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle from 4-26 August 2017.
In recognition of this being...Read More »
News story: Shoes to seamines - 20,000 items recovered preparing for carriers’ new home
More than 20,000 items, ranging from shoes to sea mines, have been found during the dredging of the approach to the Harbour, many dating back several centuries.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded a contract to Boskalis Westminster to make room for the 65,000-tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier and her...Read More »