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  • Weapons and drugs seized in Afghanistan

    British-mentored Afghan police officers have seized 400 kilos of hashish during an operation in Helmand province.

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

  • Captured Taliban motorbike features in Imperial War Museum exhibition

    A newly acquired Honda motorbike, captured from Taliban insurgents by members of 1st Battalion The Rifles during their tour of Afghanistan last year, has gone on display at the Imperial War Museum in London.

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

  • Royal Marines celebrate Eid with Afghan soldiers

    For the last four-and-a-half months, Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando, have been living and working alongside soldiers from the …

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

  • Fusiliers receive Afghanistan operational medals

    The soldiers from X Company, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, deployed to Helmand province in October 2010 to undertake a particularly…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • Afghan and British soldiers bridge canal to relieve troubled area

    Afghan warriors and British soldiers recently bridged a canal while under enemy fire as part of an operation to bring security to a troubled area of Helmand province.

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

  • Plymouth soldiers use advice from Devon Police in Helmand

    For the past few months a group of Commando Gunners have been putting the advice they received from civilian police in the UK into practice as they mentor members of the Afghan Police in Helmand.

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

  • New Reaper aircraft provides extra support to operations in Afghanistan

    An extra Reaper remotely-piloted aircraft has arrived in Afghanistan, increasing support to troops.

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

  • Gurkhas train new elite Afghan police teams

    The Provincial Response Companies (PRCs) are specially trained Afghan tactical units which will be called upon to deal with specific incidents…

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

  • Nominate now for the Millies 2013

    Nominations are still open for the Sun Military Awards 2013 but there are less than 2 weeks left before this year's deadline.

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

  • Success boosts Brit-trained Afghan soldiers

    British troops operating in one of the most contested areas of Helmand province are celebrating the success of the first major mission to be carried out, independently, by the Afghan soldiers they train.

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

  • January progress report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan for the month of January.

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

  • UAVs reaping benefits in Afghanistan

    The RAF's Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the eyes in the sky keeping tabs on the insurgency in Afghanistan. Report by Andrew Simms.

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

  • Captain Rupert Bowers killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Rupert William Michael Bowers was killed in Afghanistan on 21 March 2012.

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  • UK forces help Afghan community rebuild bridge

    A UK military team has helped an Afghan community in Helmand to rebuild a bridge destroyed by Taliban insurgents when they were driven out of the area.

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

  • Sir William Patey Discusses Reintegration in Ghor

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

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete 1,000th mission in Afghanistan

    The Royal Navy's Sea King Mk7 Force completed their 1,000th operational mission in Afghanistan yesterday.

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

  • 130/2012 - Service personnel awarded for outstanding gallantry

    A young Royal Engineer who displayed coolness and selfless courage whilst clearing an IED-infested area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province is amongst a number of gallant service personnel to be recognised in the latest Operational Honours Awards list.

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

  • First HERRICK 14 unit leaves Afghanistan

    Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN), have finished their six-month deployment to Afghanistan, becoming the first members of Task Force Helmand to return home from Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • Prince Philip honours REME soldiers for work in Afghanistan

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh presented personnel of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) with their Afghanistan campaign medals yesterday.

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