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  • British Army protects big cats in Belize

    Rare images of mountain lions, jaguars and ocelots have been captured by a British Army wildlife monitoring programme in the heart of the Belize jungle.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Veterans Railcard launched

    Service personnel often live and work all over the UK, moving regularly from posting to posting, so when they leave the armed forces, they may well find themselves hundreds of miles from family and friends.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judge-led review to provide greater certainty for troops being investigated

    A judge-led review into how allegations of wrongdoing are raised and investigated will help tackle the uncertainty faced by military personnel on future overseas operations, the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced Tuesda…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Next steps for future tri-service recruiting programme revealed

    The Armed Forces Recruiting Programme is engaging suppliers for a new recruitment model.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lebanese Army Commander ends two-day visit to the UK

    Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter: The Lebanese and UK Armed Forces have a long and proud history of working together

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Civil Service starts guaranteed interview scheme for veterans

    Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chief of Defence Intelligence comments on threats the UK will face in coming decades

    Lieutenant-General Jim Hockenhull looks to the future, outlining the changing character of the threat and the role of UK Defence

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Anti-bullying helpline now live

    A confidential helpline has launched to provide support for defence personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Flexible Service: Lieutenant Commander Becky Everest

    Flexible Service has allowed me to temporarily serve part-time while remaining in Regular Service, so I can balance everyone’s needs when my family and I need to most.

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  • Flexible Service: Lieutenant Sally Ashlin

    The option to work part time under Flexible Service attracted me back into Regular Service so I retain my commitment and keep on top of family commitments.

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  • Market exploration: robotic and autonomous systems (platooning)

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is scoping the potential for funding opportunities to develop the use of autonomy for logistic convoy operations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New award scheme shines spotlight on Cadet Force adult volunteers

    Thousands of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) selflessly dedicate their time and energy to train and mentor cadets.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £1.2m innovation contracts awarded to help Army engineers survey water crossings

    DASA announces five small and medium-sized businesses to develop semi-autonomous reconnaissance and survey systems

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Call for armed forces community to contribute to the Frontline Project

    The Frontline, launched by StoryLab ARU, is a living digital archive collating the stories of health care practitioners and associated key workers during COVID-19.

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  • The Diversity Project: a cross-sector initiative championing Veteran employment

    Kelly Mullane leads the Veterans Workstream of the Diversity Project and explains the importance of the Diversity Project and the aims of the workstream.

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  • New Employer Engagement handbook

    Defence Relationship Management has launched the Employer Engagement Handbook, a new guide that provides a useful overview for employers about working with defence.

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  • Armed Forces personnel to receive 2% pay rise

    Service personnel in the UK will receive an above inflation 2% pay rise this year, in recognition of the vital work they do every day protecting the country.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Watch the world’s biggest military air show online

    On 18 and 19 July, The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) moves online, featuring flying displays and a behind the scenes look.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020

    The Defence Secretary Presented a keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2020 where he announced the £65 million contract for the Protector aircraft.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New anti-bullying helpline to clamp down on poor behaviour in the military

    A new helpline providing support for service personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment or discrimination has been set up by the Ministry of Defence to clamp down on instances of unacceptable behaviour in the …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government