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30/06/04
Minister opens Europe's premier defence vehicle show
Defence Minister Lord Bach today officially opened Defence Vehicle Dynamics 2004, one of the largest vehicle shows in Europe, at the Millbrook vehicle proving ground, Bedfordshire.

24/06/04
Minister unveils new military training system
British troops can now train on one of the world's most advanced virtual battlefield simulators in a state-of-the-art military training system officially unveiled by Defence Procurement Minister Lord Bach today.

23/06/04
Minister declares new high-tech facility open
Minister for Defence Procurement, Lord Bach, today officially opened a new high-tech facility in Basildon, Essex, where key parts for the new anti-tank guided weapon will be produced.

18/06/04
New Sea King System will save lives
New equipment that will significantly improve the ability of RAF Search and Rescue teams to detect missing people in all weather conditions has begun to enter service across its fleet of Sea King helicopters.

14/06/04
UK, France and Norway to receive new Submarine Rescue System
Following an international competition the MoD, together with partner nations France and Norway, has placed a £47m contract with Rolls Royce for a new high-tech rescue system to help crews escape from sunken submarines anywhere in the world.

14/05/04
DVD Day 2004
Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire will once again be the venue for DVD – Europe’s premier defence and emergency vehicles show –on June 30 and July 1 this year.