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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

  • Former forces to get help with housing

    Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects.

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

  • New surveillance system for Royal Navy aircraft carriers

    Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will get helicopter-borne early warning systems 18 months earlier than planned, saving £22 million.

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

  • Welsh ranges support troops' preparation for Afghanistan

    Soldiers of the Queen's Dragoon Guards have been preparing for a potential tour to Afghanistan with a live-firing exercise in west Wales.

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

  • UK and France agree closer defence co-operation

    The UK and France have agreed to strengthen defence co-operation following a summit at RAF Brize Norton today.

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

  • Air cadets' gliding school opens

    The RAF air cadets' national gliding school opens in Nottinghamshire today, Friday 31 January.

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

  • UK provides airlift support to UN Mission in South Sudan

    An RAF C-17 containing emergency blast wall protection for the UN Mission in South Sudan has today been deployed to Juba.

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

  • Defence minister visits cadets in Scotland

    Minister for International Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison, has taken the time to watch army officer cadets training in Scotland.

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

  • Dambusters final flight

    An RAF squadron famous for carrying out one of the most daring raids of the Second World War has flown its final Afghanistan mission.

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

  • UK-France Summit 2014

    The UK-France Summit 2014 focused on co-operation on foreign affairs, defence and security, nuclear energy and space.

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

  • Guardsmen get ready for Afghan role

    Soldiers have been making their final preparations ahead of a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • The story of the UK's work in Afghanistan

    A joint government document explaining why the UK went to Afghanistan in 2001, and what has happened since then, has been published.

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

  • D-Day 70th anniversary

    The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations.

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

  • Helicopter investment secures 1,000 UK jobs

    The Defence Secretary has announced a £760 million investment in Merlin and Apache helicopters that will help boost the UK economy.

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

  • Navy ship in Caribbean drug bust

    Over a tonne of cocaine has been seized by Royal Navy support ship Wave Knight and the US Coast Guard.

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

  • UK forces support US troops in Afghanistan operation

    British troops have helped ensure safe passage for a 180-vehicle convoy of American forces redeploying from bases in northern Helmand.

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

  • British soldier receives historic field promotion

    A soldier has been honoured with the British Army's first promotion in the field since 1953.

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

  • Royal Navy submarine returns home from successful patrol

    HMS Talent arrived home to a cheering crowd in Plymouth on Monday (27 January) after a 5-month deployment promoting security worldwide.

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

  • RAF takes to the skies in the US

    UK squadrons have joined United States and Australian military forces for intensive training in Nevada, USA.

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

  • HMS Richmond hosts Anglo-Colombian conference

    The third annual Anglo-Colombian strategic defence conference has been held onboard HMS Richmond in Cartagena.

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