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  • Training tactical radio teams to speed up casualty extraction in Helmand

    Following requests directly from the Helmand front line, tactical radio teams are being trained in specialised skills to increase the speed of casualty extractions from combat zones.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF and USMC co-ordinate air campaign over Afghanistan

    In the south and south west of Afghanistan, a team from the RAF is working with the US Marine Corps (USMC) on the daunting task of co-ordinating the use of some of the world's busiest airspace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Secretary of State announces new Senior Appointments in the Armed Services

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon confirms the new appointments of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Commander Joint Forces Command.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD scientists help shape Afghanistan operations

    A team from the MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has recently deployed to Afghanistan to help shape future NATO operations there.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy set for Cougar 13

    A potent maritime force is ready to sail from the UK on Monday 12 August for an annual deployment to the Mediterranean and Gulf region.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DE putting soldiers first in Germany

    Defence Estates (DE) has refurbished three Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks within Barker Barracks at Paderborn Garrison in Germany under the Soldier First programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF air power support for OMID HAFT

    The planning for OMID HAFT began several weeks ago. Since then, elements of Task Force Helmand built around 3 Commando Brigade have been working…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghan Army capture suspected insurgents in Helmand

    Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers showed their increasing capability to operate independently when 2-3-215 Kandak recently planned and executed two highly successful raids in the Sangin Valley to apprehend eight suspected Taliban insurgents.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy takes part in largest submarine rescue exercise

    Royal Navy personnel have joined 2,000 sailors from 13 nations for the world's largest submarine rescue exercise, off the south-eastern tip of Spain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British soldiers help Afghan police build checkpoint

    Soldiers from D Company, 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES), supported the Afghan Uniform Police in the village of Khasar in the protected …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Chinook pilot honoured for courage

    An RAF pilot who risked his life to rescue UK and Afghan forces under fire in Helmand province has received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Desert Rats help build closer ties with French Army

    Soldiers from 7th Armoured Brigade have been helping the British and French armies to work more closely together during a major headquarters exercise held in France.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Communicating 4 Mech's upcoming Afghanistan tour

    An Army HR administrator and an Army Photographic Competition-winning reservist will help to report on the activities of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) in Helmand province when it deploys in October. Report by Shell Daruwala.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghan-led operation puts insurgents under pressure

    The success of a recent operation in Helmand led by British-trained Afghan National Army (ANA) warriors has led the Commander of Task Force Helmand to say that the insurgents are under pressure with local confidence now to reject intimidation and...

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ex-military personnel to drive up standards among disengaged pupils

    Details about new projects which will employ former armed forces personnel to inspire disengaged pupils.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines return from injury to the front line

    Marine Mark Hendry from X-ray Company was badly wounded when his patrol was ambushed in Sangin during Operation HERRICK 9, an experience he …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Losses in Sangin are not in vain

    I’m writing this from the comfort of home, the tour in Afghanistan now over. How do I feel? A sense of release, of course, but a little nostalgia…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • TA soldiers take to the hills for Exercise Scottish Buzzard

    Known as ‘The Fighting 51st’, the brigade is the regional administrative formation responsible for all Territorial Army units based in Scotland…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Creating a professional Afghan Army

    Helping to channel the Afghan warrior spirit into a professional fighting force is the UK's Brigade Advisory Group. Report by Ian Carr.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 1st Mechanized Brigade ready for Afghanistan

    Afghanistan-bound members of 1st Mechanized Brigade have showed off kit and demonstrated their skills at a media event on Salisbury Plain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government