The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has met with the Minister of Defence for the Netherlands in London to sign an agreement that will strengthen defence relations between the two countries. Sir Michael and Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert agreed the joint vision statement – a commitment to strengthen co-operation in areas including hybrid and ...
The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has welcomed the new Canadian Defence Policy as Canadian Armed Forces personnel took over the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace. The weekend saw the Second Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry take over the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace for the first time in history. The role ...
Some 1,500 British troops are currently exercising in support of NATO allies in Europe. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, has visited some of the personnel spread across five countries in Europe, joining NATO allies in a sign of solidarity against any potential threat. Visiting troops in Romania, Sir Michael met personnel of ...
B1-B Lancer bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to support exercises Saber Strike and BALTOPS, and allow aircrew to familiarise themselves with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands. It is common practice for US Strategic Command bomber forces to ...