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  • Helping small firms in the defence supply chain

    Boosting small businesses and helping them to grow is crucial to the continuing health of the British economy.

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

  • Armed Forces support London Poppy Day

    Royalty, celebrities and Armed Forces personnel took to the streets yesterday for the launch of the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day.

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

  • Parliament's veterans show support for the Armed Forces

    Members of Parliament with previous military service have taken part in an act of remembrance ahead of Sunday's national commemorations.

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

  • Warrant Officer Class 2 Ian Fisher killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 Ian Fisher from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on 5 November 2013.

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  • New Korean War memorial

    The Duke of Cambridge and the President of the Republic of Korea have attended a ceremony for a new Korean War memorial in London.

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

  • New offshore patrol vessels for Royal Navy

    MOD plans to commission 3 new ocean-going offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • Female military mechanic awarded for supersonic work

    A British Army vehicle mechanic has been recognised for her contribution to the Bloodhound supersonic car project.

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

  • Afghan Army soldiers seize weapons haul

    An Afghan National Army (ANA) unit has seized machine guns and ammunition shells after overpowering their opponents in an ambush.

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

  • Public urged to show Christmas support through charities

    With just 50 days to go, kind-hearted members of the public are reminded to show their support through service charities this Christmas.

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

  • British soldiers protecting major Helmand base

    A company of soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have taken control of protecting one of the UK’s last bases in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghan President visits Sandhurst

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to see British Army officer training in action.

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

  • UK gives support to Kenya in fight against wildlife poaching

    British Environment Secretary announces British Army support to tackle poaching in Kenya.

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

  • Guard of Honour for Kazakh Defence Minister

    The UK Defence Minister Philip Hammond this morning welcomed his counterpart from Kazakhstan, His Excellency Mr Adilbek Dzhaksybekov.

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

  • Army commandos train with US Marines

    Commando gunners from the Royal Artillery have been training with their American counterparts in the USA and at home in the UK.

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

  • Gary Barlow visits Camp Bastion

    Take That star and X-Factor judge Gary Barlow has visited British military personnel on operations in Camp Bastion this week.

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

  • Defence minister visits Scotland

    Minister for International Security Strategy Dr Andrew Murrison has visited 3 military bases in Scotland.

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

  • HMS Westminster trains with Indian navy

    HMS Westminster recently visited Goa where the ship’s company trained alongside the Indian navy for Exercise Konkan.

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

  • Royal Navy trains off coast of Oman

    The Royal Navy's Response Force Task Group has successfully completed a 6-day exercise with the Royal Omani Armed Forces.

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

  • Royal Marines reservists on exercise in California

    A group of Royal Marines reservists has recently taken part in Exercise Black Alligator 13 in the Mojave Desert in California.

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  • Prime Minister hosts first annual Armed Forces charities reception

    David Cameron announces £9 million funding for military charities and first 50 companies signed up to Forces Covenant at reception.

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