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  • Final flight of the VC10

    After 47 years of RAF service, the VC10 has taken to the skies for its final air-to-air refuelling operational sortie.

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

  • HMS Penzance heads to Mediterranean

    Minehunter HMS Penzance has left the Clyde to take up the UK baton from HMS Ledbury on NATO duties in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Third Astute submarine named Artful

    The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.

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

  • Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

    New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.

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

  • Royal Navy on exercise in Middle East

    British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Middle East since passing through the Suez Canal last week.

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

  • Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range

    Javelin anti-tank missiles have been launched at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) for the first time.

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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

  • Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan.

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

  • Cricket match sees Afghan Army beat British soldiers

    Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) have taken on their counterparts in the Afghan National Army in a game of 20/20 cricket.

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

  • RAF space monitoring station reaches milestone

    RAF Fylingdales has reached 50 years of service in the fields of space surveillance and missile early warning operations.

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

  • HMS Lancaster visits Colombia

    Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster has visited Colombia to strengthen relationships with the country.

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

  • Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

    British soldiers are bringing the Sandhurst ethos to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) have assumed responsibility for the UK's contribution to the EU mission in Mali.

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

  • Christmas post

    The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas.

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

  • Defence industry backs armed forces covenant

    A group of defence industry companies yesterday signed the armed forces corporate covenant at the DSEI exhibition.

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

  • French join British soldiers for big guns' return to Norfolk

    The first artillery shells in over a decade have been fired at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) during a joint UK and French Army exercise.

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

  • Ofcom to manage release of MOD radio spectrum

    The Ministry of Defence is preparing to release around 200 megahertz (MHz) of radio spectrum to the communications regulator.

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

  • UK and Afghan soldiers' operation success

    Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles have assisted the Afghan National Army in a successful operation in Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district.

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

  • A look behind the scenes on operations

    A new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London takes a look at the challenges of supporting and maintaining troops on the front line.

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