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  • Royal Navy evacuates refugees as part of Nato exercise

    As part of a Joint Warrior scenario, the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Bulwark has safely evacuated refugees from a war-torn country.

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

  • Ceremony marks end of Task Force Helmand

    After 8 years of front line operations, the UK's military headquarters in Helmand was disbanded yesterday.

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

  • Royal Navy joins search for missing aircraft

    Submarine HMS Tireless has been tasked to assist in the search for flight MH370 as UK support to the international effort continues.

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

  • Muslims in the armed forces

    The number of Islamic recruits in the UK armed forces has risen by well over 40% since 2007.

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

  • Forces Help to Buy scheme

    A new housing scheme that will help service personnel get on the property ladder has been launched.

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

  • Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says the UK is a 'credible and capable' military force.

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

  • Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

    Today, the RAF's 12 (Bomber) Squadron and 617 Squadron bid farewell to active service with a disbandment parade at RAF Lossiemouth.

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

  • RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

    A dream came true for a single mum of 3 when she joined the Royal Air Force Reserves.

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

  • RAF sees progress on Atlas

    The RAF has paid a visit to Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to see the progress being made on the A400M, also known as Atlas.

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

  • UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

    Multinational forces will be training off Scotland this weekend as part of Europe's largest military exercise.

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

  • The UK-US defence partnership

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence.

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

  • Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

    The army showed off its new command at Upavon airfield in Wiltshire yesterday, during Exercise Griffin Herald.

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

  • Multi-million-pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

    The Royal Navy will benefit from advanced new anti-ship missiles thanks to a £500 million joint investment by the UK and French governments.

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

  • Armed Forces' Pay Review Body: 2014 to 2015 pay round

    Letter from the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) to the Chief of Defence Personnel on 27 March 2014

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  • Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

    An army medic who gave life-saving first aid to colleagues injured in a bomb attack has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

    Plans to expand the number of NHS staff who train as reservists for the armed forces have been explored in a major reservist summit.

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

  • 100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named

    The 100-day countdown to the naming of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier has begun.

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

  • TriStar retires after 30 years' service

    The Lockheed TriStar has flown its last operational mission with the Royal Air Force.

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

  • Remotely piloted aircraft report

    A Defence Select Committee report published today says remotely piloted aircraft are an important military capability for the future.

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

  • Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

    An RAF Chinook crew who landed their helicopter under fire from Afghan insurgents have been honoured.

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