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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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The last 1 Regiment Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter has left Gütersloh in Germany, marking the end of British military flying in the country.
7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.
A successful mental health support app has been released on Android devices for Armed Forces personnel wherever they are across the world.
Sailors from HMS Lancaster have seized cannabis and cocaine with a street value of nearly £58 million while on operations in the Caribbean.
Forty-nine Royal Marines commandos have taken part in a week-long jungle training package in Ghana.
Corporal Jamie Peters from the Royal Logistic Corps has been given the top prize at this year's Army photographic competition.
A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.
From helicopter assaults to dealing with public disturbances, the British Army's rapid reaction force is ready for action.
A soldier has been honoured at this year's Pride of Britain Awards for an act of bravery during Operation Herrick 15.
Scotland benefits from every single pound spent on UK defence, a new Scotland analysis programme paper makes clear.
A Royal Marine whose quick thinking and bravery saved the lives of his colleagues in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.
MOD is looking to industry for innovative ways to counter potential threats to UK military helicopters from ground-based weapons.
A British Army logistic regiment has driven the distance from Earth to the moon during a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.
70 years after their most famous mission, the Dambusters of 617 Squadron are off to Afghanistan for their final tour with the Tornado GR4.
A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.
A total of 117 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.
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.
Royal Marines from 42 Commando have travelled to NATO ally Albania for a week-long exercise with the country's armed forces.
Soldiers from across England have joined forces with the NHS to encourage all smokers to take the Stoptober 28-day stop smoking challenge.
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