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The first contingent of troops from the Tonga Defence Services who will soon join the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan are reaching the end of intensive pre-deployment training at RAF Honington in Suffolk.

• Updated: 30 November 2010

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

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague have issued statements following media reporting that Iranian-made weapons destined for the Taliban have been seized by UK Special Forces.

• Updated: 10 March 2011

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

It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Kevin Mulligan, Lance Corporal Dale Thomas Hopkins and Private Kyle Adams were killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 6 August 2009.

• Updated: 8 August 2009

70 years after their most famous mission, the Dambusters of 617 Squadron are off to Afghanistan for their final tour with the Tornado GR4.

• Updated: 4 October 2013

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

NATO's senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, Ambassador Sir Simon Gass, gave a lecture at the Royal United Services Institute yesterday on the challenges ahead as Afghanistan prepares to take on responsibility for its own security by 2015.

• Updated: 17 January 2012

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

To mark World Press Freedom Day, the international diplomatic community pledged support for Afghanistan's journalists and press freedom.

• Updated: 1 May 2019

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

The operation, into the settlement of Tor Ghai in the Nahr-e Saraj district, was led by 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), with …

• Updated: 14 December 2010

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

Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.

• Updated: 17 September 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Foreign Secretary statement on announcement of an extension to the Afghan government’s ceasefire with the Taliban.

• Updated: 16 June 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

From medical evacuation and troop movements to resupply and ground attack, the men and women of the Joint Helicopter Force do it all.

• Updated: 19 August 2010

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

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Private Nathan Cuthbertson, Private Daniel Gamble and Private Charles Murray of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) on Sunday 8 June 2008 in Helmand...

• Updated: 9 June 2008

On Wednesday 8 June, dressed for the field, Ambassador Sir William Patey travelled to the Central Province of Ghor to meet with Governor Haiwad.

• Updated: 12 June 2011

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

Three soldiers, Guardsman Terry Brazier, Private Dan Faulkner and Private Luke Whylie, describe the challenges of fighting in Helmand's battlefields.

• Updated: 1 February 2011

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

The head of the NATO Training Mission (NTM) in Kabul spoke yesterday about the achievements made so far in building up effective Afghan National Security Forces and what improvements needed to be made next. Report by Ian Carr.

• Updated: 15 February 2011

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

As progress in Afghanistan continues British artillery guns are firing less than on previous deployments but Gunners like Jonathan Long remain ready to support troops on the ground 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week.

• Updated: 11 January 2011

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

A third contingent of Tonga Defence Services (TDS) has conducted a ceremonial handover to begin work alongside members of the RAF Police and the RAF Regiment to deliver force protection at Camp Bastion.

• Updated: 19 December 2011

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

The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

• Updated: 31 August 2012

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

Mr Hague’s comments were made in his monthly Afghanistan progress report for March, in which he highlighted the Afghan National Security Forces…

• Updated: 26 April 2012

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

British and Afghan forces, led by 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, launched an operation this morning to continue the momentum generated by Operation MOSHTARAK and further squeeze insurgents in central Helmand.

• Updated: 30 July 2010

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

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Carlo Apolis of 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on 1 March 2010.

• Updated: 3 March 2010