News story: Grave of Northumberland born World War 2 prisoner of war finally rededicated
The final resting place of Private George Henry Thompson of the Green Howards, Yorkshire Regiment has been identified. read more
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News story: Scottish shipyards begin building Royal Navy’s latest patrol ship
Work has officially begun in Scotland on HMS Spey, the fifth ship in a fleet of new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built for the Royal Navy. read more
News story: Defence Secretary announces £539 million investment in new missiles systems
Secretary of State, Sir Michael Fallon, has today announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for state-of-the-art Meteor, Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) and Sea Viper missile systems at MBDA Stevenage. read more
News story: Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said the UK will stand with NATO partners as he met British personnel deployed with the Alliance in Estonia. read more
News story: £1.4 billion deal for Royal Navy’s new attack submarine
The MOD has negotiated a new £1.4 billion contract for the Royal Navy’s new attack submarine, the sixth in a total fleet of seven, which will protect the UK’s new aircraft carriers and nuclear deterrent. read more