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  • Reservists train with army rapid reaction force

    Airborne reservists have taken their place in the British Army's rapid reaction force on Exercise Joint Warrior.

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

  • Putting away the dishes

    In Afghanistan, RAF personnel have begun dismantling elements of a comprehensive communications network built up over the past decade.

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

  • Flood defences given a health check after the wettest winter on record

    Thousands of flood defences across the South East coastline have been inspected and repaired by the Environment Agency.

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

  • Naval recovery centre royal opening

    A new £23 million recovery centre for wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel, veterans and their families has been opened.

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

  • Portsmouth launches D-Day 70 events

    The Royal Navy and Portsmouth City Council have launched a programme of summer events to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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

  • RAF foils insurgent bombers in Afghanistan

    Royal Air Force Tornado fast jets have scattered insurgents and helped to capture lethal explosives.

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

  • Honour for brave soldier

    A soldier has been honoured with a Mention in Despatches in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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

  • UK forces in hunt for missing Malaysian airliner

    The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force are making a valuable contribution to the Australian-led search for missing Malaysian airliner MH370.

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

  • Defence intelligence training

    Army reservists and RAF regulars have been taking part in intelligence training together for the first time.

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

  • Rescue capabilities put to the test

    Members of the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force have taken part in a multi-agency exercise in Cardiff Bay.

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

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

  • Joint Warrior tests Army's ability to react

    The British Army has demonstrated its specialist air manoeuvre capabilities on the biggest military exercise in Europe.

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

  • Medics practise life-saving skills

    Royal Navy doctors, nurses and surgeons have been putting their life-saving skills to the test in a high tempo exercise.

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

  • Royal Marines launch final attack as part of exercise

    As part of Joint Warrior, Royal Marines of 40 Commando were put through their paces on the damp fields of Edingham Castle in Scotland.

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

  • Europe's largest military exercise impresses minister

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has witnessed first-hand how Europe's largest military exercise is co-ordinated.

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

  • Robot man to test protective equipment

    MOD has invested £1.1 million in a robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK armed forces.

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

  • Royal Air Force 'winning for women'

    The Royal Air Force has been recognised as leading the way on the inclusion and progress of women in the workplace.

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

  • Latest deployment of UK forces to Afghanistan announced

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

  • Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

    A team of skiers has completed the first stage of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines' formation.

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

  • Armed Forces Day events unveiled

    A programme of spectacular events for this year's Armed Forces Day in the historic city of Stirling has been revealed.

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