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News story: Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons
Nine new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be operated by number 120 Squadron and number 201 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.
120 Squadron was the RAF’s highest scoring anti-submarine unit in the Second World War with 14 kills. 201 Squadron can trace its origins back to the formation...Read More »
News story: RAF opens close combat role to women ahead of schedule
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Speaking at the annual RAF Air Power Conference in London, Sir Michael praised the opening up of close combat roles to women, ahead of schedule, as a defining moment in the RAF’s history.
The opening of the RAF Regiment to women means that from September 2017, every trade...Read More »
News story: Ministry of Defence Police awarded a gold banding in the Business in the Community Diversity Benchmark
This is the UK’s most comprehensive benchmark for workplace gender and race diversity where organisations are assessed on a range of key areas, including:
- career progression
- recruitment
- supplier diversity
- senior management and board representation of ethnic minorities and women
Business in the Community (BITC) said:
Congratulations to Ministry of Defence Police...Read More »
News story: The Sun Military Awards 2017 open for nominations
Nominations are now open for The Sun Military Awards 2017. Members of the Armed Forces and the general public have until 3 Sept to put forward individuals and units for an award.
The awards were first held at Hampton Court Palace in 2008 and the 10th ceremony will take place...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary welcomes Iraqi Victory in Mosul
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Welcoming Prime Minister Abadi’s statement on Mosul, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:
I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi, and the Iraqi forces who have been fighting on the ground with great bravery and care against a brutal opponent. Daesh has total disregard for innocent civilian life and we...Read More »