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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.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Almost thirty years since it entered service, veteran of the Falklands campaign, the RAF's ZA718 Chinook helicopter, or 'Bravo November' as it is better known, has just returned from service in Afghanistan.
The planning for OMID HAFT began several weeks ago. Since then, elements of Task Force Helmand built around 3 Commando Brigade have been working…
“Withdrawal and its implications: The future of Afghanistan” was held in Kolkata on 7 May.
UK service personnel have left southern Afghanistan after completing the most challenging military redeployment operation for a generation.
The next deployment of UK armed forces to Afghanistan is due to take place in June 2014, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.
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