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  • Regular and Reserve soldiers train together in Cyprus

    Soldiers from The Royal Welsh Regiment's Regular and Reserve battalions have been in Cyprus on a major 2-week training exercise.

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

  • Battle of the Atlantic 70th anniversary events

    Liverpool will take centre stage as the UK commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic (BOA 70) this weekend.

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

  • Royal Navy submarine returns from longest patrol

    Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarine HMS Trenchant returned home from a record-breaking 11-month deployment on Wednesday, 22 May.

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

  • Woolwich attack victim confirmed as serving soldier

    The Metropolitan Police and the Ministry of Defence can confirm that the man who died in Woolwich yesterday was a serving soldier.

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

  • Woolwich incident - government response

    Statements from Prime Minister David Cameron, the Home Secretary and the Metropolitan Police about the death of a soldier in Woolwich.

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

  • Royal Navy Lynx crews leave Helmand for last time

    The final tour of duty in Afghanistan of the Commando Helicopter Force fliers of 847 Naval Air Squadron (847 NAS) has ended today, 22 May.

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

  • Royals open military recovery centre

    Prince William and Prince Harry visited Tedworth House on Monday, 20 May, to officially open a new Service personnel recovery centre.

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

  • Mother of Victoria Cross hero speaks of her pride

    The mother of a British soldier, posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan, has spoken of her pride for her son.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits UK forces training Mali troops

    Philip Hammond has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces personnel helping to tackle insurgents in West Africa after a visit to Senegal and Mali.

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

  • Defence acquisition: the reality and myths of reform

    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

  • Royal Marines train on Salisbury Plain

    Royal Marines from 42 Commando have been exercising their hostile action skills with EU partner forces on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Royal Navy takes the lead in international exercise

    UK mine warfare experts have swapped Scotland for the Gulf to play a pivotal role in the world's largest ever mine countermeasures exercise.

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

  • Defence civilians awarded for Afghanistan efforts

    Thirteen MOD civilians were officially recognised last week for their work supporting the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • North West troops welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment were welcomed back from operations in Afghanistan by crowds in Cumbria yesterday, 20 May.

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

  • Joint Strike Fighter

    A small team of UK personnel are learning all about the fifth-generation stealth aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Apache Hellfire missiles restocked in £15 million deal

    The MOD has signed a £15 million contract to replenish the Army's stock of supersonic Hellfire missiles used by Apache helicopters.

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

  • Army wants 10,000 soldiers to 'Step Up'

    Britain's Army boots hit the ground today as part of a brand new 'Step Up' recruitment campaign, which can be seen on TV screens across the country from tonight.

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

  • Korean War 60th anniversary events

    The MOD and Westminster Abbey will formally mark the bravery and dedication of those who fought in the Korean War over 60 years ago.

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

  • Ambush tests military police close protection skills

    Military police have had their close protection skills tested during a realistic training exercise on the streets of Colchester.

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

  • Dambusters raid remembered

    To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters air raid of 16 to 17 May 1943, a series of events is taking place around Britain.

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