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Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has visited the British Army’s rapid reaction force, meeting its soldiers and learning about the equipment they use on operations.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said, following the National Audit Office’s publication today of a report analysing the cost, time and performance of the MOD’s 15 largest military equipment projects, that the Department has got a grip on its equipment programme.

Philip Hammond gave his first newspaper interview as Defence Secretary on Friday, during a visit to British troops who have been involved in the Libya campaign from Italy’s Gioia del Colle airfield.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond outlined his vision for Defence in a speech to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Annual Defence Industry Dinner last night.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined commanders recently returned from operations in Afghanistan yesterday as they briefed MPs and peers on the progress made during their six-month tour in Helmand province.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told Parliament that ‘real and meaningful’ progress is being achieved in Afghanistan and that the insurgency is under considerable pressure.

The Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has this afternoon written to the Prime Minister to tender his resignation.

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today that the findings of a feasibility study into the establishment of a Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre have made a convincing case for creating a new facility in the Midlands.

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has, for the first time, announced that a major ongoing defence project is considered to be underperforming and has been placed on the Projects of Concern list.

In an interview with ModernGov magazine Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has restated his belief that Britain’s Armed Forces are prepared for any eventuality.