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News story: MOD signs £14 million contract for lifesaving medical technology
The Tempus Pro monitors, designed and manufactured by Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT), can help facilitate emergency treatment for Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF personnel if they are injured or taken ill on active duty.
The lightweight, robust and portable monitor, which is battery operated, can be used on land,...Read More »
News story: Three World War 2 soldiers finally laid to rest 75 years after they gave their lives for their country
Lance Corporal (LCpl) Ronald George Blackham has finally been laid to rest alongside 2 unknown soldiers after they were killed in Capezzano within the Italian province of Salerno during the Second World War. All 2 enlisted into the 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards and were given a ceremonial...Read More »
News story: World War 2 airman finally laid to rest 70 years after he gave his life for his country
He was given a full ceremonial burial on 16 March 2017 at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany.
The service, led by Reverend Rebekah Cannon, Chaplain of RAF College Cranwell, was attended by representatives of the Royal Air Force, the British Embassy in Berlin and the Royal British...Read More »
News story: Better value for money and fairer profits
This represents a 16% reduction in the rate applied to single source contracts and will ensure better value for money for taxpayers and give a fair return to industry. All savings will be reinvested into the defence budget, including delivering the equipment our Armed Forces need to keep the UK safe.
The unique...Read More »
News story: Defence Secretary announces 1,500th signing of Armed Forces Covenant
Building materials supplier Travis Perkins were revealed as the 1,500th signatory during the third annual Partnering with Defence employer conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London today.
Speaking at the conference, Sir Michael said:
By signing the Covenant, Travis Perkins joins firms across Britain committed to ensuring those...Read More »