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  • Second female Air-Vice Marshal

    Sue Gray has become the second female Air Vice-Marshal in the Royal Air Force this year.

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

  • RAF Voyager now operating Afghanistan flights

    Two RAF Voyager aircraft have begun flying between the UK and southern Afghanistan, months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Unmanned aerial systems on show

    The Ministry of Defence has, for the first time, opened the doors to its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) control centre, based in the UK.

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

  • 'Game-changing' Lightning II impresses RAF pilot

    As training with the F-35 Lightning II steps up in Florida, a Royal Air Force pilot shares his impressions of the advanced stealth jet.

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

  • Connecting forces families at Christmas

    With just 1 day to go before the last post for parcels to Afghanistan, the British Forces Post Office is gearing up for its busiest time.

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

  • Upgraded RAF Puma takes to the skies

    The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a multi-million pound upgrade programme.

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

  • £35 million contract sustains RAF's precision weapon

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing £35 million to sustain the RAF's stockpile of Brimstone missiles.

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

  • First Rivet Joint aircraft delivered to the UK

    The first of 3 Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to MOD ahead of its entry into service with the RAF in 2014.

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

  • Royal Navy aircraft carrier ramping up

    The final section of the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been fitted onto the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier.

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

  • New offshore patrol vessels for Royal Navy

    MOD plans to commission 3 new ocean-going offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • Female military mechanic awarded for supersonic work

    A British Army vehicle mechanic has been recognised for her contribution to the Bloodhound supersonic car project.

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

  • Public urged to show Christmas support through charities

    With just 50 days to go, kind-hearted members of the public are reminded to show their support through service charities this Christmas.

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

  • Kit movements run smoothly as Afghanistan drawdown continues

    As base closures and handovers continue in Helmand, the flow of equipment through Camp Bastion and out of Afghanistan is well underway.

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

  • MOD orders more Starstreak missiles

    The Ministry of Defence is to buy 200 extra missiles as part of a multi-million-pound deal announced today by the Prime Minister.

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

  • Protecting helicopters against hostile fire

    MOD is looking to industry for innovative ways to counter potential threats to UK military helicopters from ground-based weapons.

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

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck completed

    The flight deck of the first of the Navy's new aircraft carriers is now finished, with the last 2 sections added to HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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

  • Final Type 45 destroyer commissioned

    HMS Duncan, the sixth and last of the Royal Navy's new-generation Type 45 destroyers, has been formally commissioned into the fleet.

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

  • Final flight of the VC10

    After 47 years of RAF service, the VC10 has taken to the skies for its final air-to-air refuelling operational sortie.

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

  • Third Astute submarine named Artful

    The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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