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  • Millions of pounds to support restoration and repair of First World War memorials

    David Cameron announces £5 million funding to preserve war memorials on a visit to Flanders.

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

  • Standard Life continues covenant support

    Standard Life has announced today that it is upgrading its special leave policy to support partners and spouses of service personnel.

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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

  • Transfer of responsibility on Operation Althea

    1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland has taken over the UK's commitment to the EU stabilisation mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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

  • Bakery provides festive treats for service personnel

    Thousands of armed forces personnel on operations this Christmas will be tucking into some festive favourites with help from a Crewe bakery.

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

  • Airborne medics put through their paces

    From infected insect bites to gunshot wounds, medics have been practising treating injuries they may have to deal with on operations.

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

  • New investment in Successor submarines

    The Defence Secretary has announced £79 million of investment in the next generation of Royal Navy submarines.

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

  • FA and Premier League launch historic Afghan football partnership

    David Cameron visits troops serving in Afghanistan and announces new Afghan football partnership.

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant projects benefit from funding

    Service personnel, veterans and their families are to benefit from £65 million that is being spent on projects to help improve their lives.

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

  • LIBOR fines fund a further 24 armed forces charities and good causes

    More causes and charities supporting the armed forces community are to benefit from the £35 million Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR fund.

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits Gibraltar

    Mark Francois has paid his first visit to Gibraltar since his appointment as Minister of State for the Armed Forces in October 2013.

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

  • New Typhoon squadron announced

    One of the oldest squadrons in the Royal Air Force is to be re-equipped with the latest Typhoon jets.

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

  • Countering Christmas debt

    Christmas is an exciting time but it can also bring financial woes, especially if money is tight.

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

  • Christmas message to defence personnel

    The Defence Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Permanent Secretary have sent a Christmas message to all defence personnel.

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

  • Military heroes honoured at the Millies

    The Sun's Military Awards paid tribute to the excellence and courage of Armed Forces personnel at a ceremony held in Greenwich last night.

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

  • RAF flies second wave of vehicles to French peacekeepers

    The RAF has delivered more French armoured vehicles to the Central African Republic in support of France's peacekeeping operation.

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

  • HMS Illustrious completes Philippines aid mission

    The Royal Navy vessel and her ship's company have completed their task supporting the post-Typhoon Haiyan relief mission.

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

  • Starting gun fires for Glasgow 2014 venue

    Construction work has started on the Barry Buddon Training Centre to prepare the ranges ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games.

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

  • New Defence College of Technical Training announced

    MOD has announced a £121 million contract for the first stage of work on a Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham in Wiltshire.

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

  • Soldier receives UK's first mind-controlled robot arm

    A soldier who lost an arm while in Afghanistan has become the first person in the UK to receive a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.

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