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From Ministry of Defence (MOD)
  • New pilots join the Red Arrows

    The 2 newest members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for 2014 have been announced.

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

  • Building defence capabilities in Europe

    Foreign Secretary & Defence Secretary host joint meeting with Poland’s Foreign & Defence Ministers to discuss EU common security interests.

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

  • RFA Wave Knight in multi-million-pound drug haul

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship Wave Knight has helped seize an estimated £6.5 million worth of drugs from traffickers in the Caribbean.

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

  • UK reservists train Ugandan soldiers

    British Army reservists have been training soldiers of the Ugandan People's Defence Force.

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

  • Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

    UK military pilots have been involved in the second round of vertical night landings at sea of the new F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft.

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

  • Flight Lieutenant William Wales completes RAF Search and Rescue duties

    The Duke of Cambridge has completed his tour of duty with the Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley.

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

  • More Foxhound vehicles for British Army

    The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract.

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

  • Military helicopter support contract awarded

    The MOD has awarded a £367 million contract to provide engine maintenance for 2 of the UK's military helicopter fleets.

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

  • New armour research and development centre announced

    A new partnership between MOD and industry will develop the UK's first centre of excellence for ceramic armour development.

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

  • Syria chemical weapons attack

    The government’s response following the Syria chemical weapons attack.

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

  • London reservists hone military skills

    Troops from the London Regiment, the capital's only Army Reserve infantry regiment, are being tested in a gruelling battle exercise.

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

  • LIBOR fines fund further 16 military good causes

    Almost £2.5 million to go to the armed forces community – including those currently serving, veterans and families.

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

  • Royal Navy missile contract sustains 500 UK jobs

    A new naval air defence system that can intercept and destroy enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250 million contract.

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

  • Royal Navy air squadron reformed to fly new jets

    A historic naval air squadron is to be resurrected as the first Royal Navy formation to fly the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

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

  • More than 1,000 vehicles return from Afghanistan

    The delivery of nearly 100 vehicles to the UK from Afghanistan today brings the total number redeployed from theatre to more than 1,000.

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

  • New partnership to equip defence sector for long-term success

    Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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

  • UK forces leave transformed Afghan district

    UK troops no longer have a routine presence in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand as Afghan forces have assumed full security control.

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

  • Reserve soldiers train in Croatia

    Army Reserve soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have been taking part in Exercise Sava Star in Croatia.

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

  • Last chance to nominate Millies heroes

    Nominations for this year's Sun Military Awards close on Monday 9 September, so make sure you put your heroes forward for consideration.

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

  • Royal Marines launch amphibious raid on abandoned submarine base

    Royal Marines of 42 Commando have been hard at work in Albania training in amphibious assault at a former Cold War submarine base.

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