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  • UK to provide logistical military assistance to Mali

    The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country.

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

  • UK Defence ministers visit Armed Forces overseas

    Two UK Defence ministers have travelled to Afghanistan and the Middle East to visit British Service personnel on operations.

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

  • RAF Typhoon aircraft exercise in UAE

    Typhoon aircraft of 6 Squadron have been exercising with a multinational contingent at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.

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

  • New pistols for UK Armed Forces

    The Armed Forces are to be supplied with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms to replace the ageing Browning pistols currently in service.

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

  • Royal Navy Lynx aids capture of suspected pirates

    A Lynx helicopter and a crew from the Royal Navy have helped arrest 12 armed suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • 2013 Health Partnership Awards launched

    Nominations are now open for this year's Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards which were launched today in Cardiff and Edinburgh.

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

  • Royal Navy sailors help African community

    During a break from anti-piracy and maritime security operations off the east coast of Africa, sailors from HMS Northumberland helped villagers to renovate their community centre.

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

  • Royal Navy sails into London Boat Show

    The Royal Navy looks set to be a major draw at the London Boat Show, which opens at the ExCel Exhibition Centre this weekend.

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

  • Sapper Richard Reginald Walker killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper Richard Reginald Walker from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment as part of the Task Force Helmand Engineer Group, was killed …

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  • Libya operation recognition for Naval Air Squadron personnel

    Royal Navy personnel from 815 Naval Air Squadron have received medals for their part in the NATO-led Libya operation in 2011.

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

  • Marines train to tackle pirates

    Royal Marines based on the deployed warship HMS Monmouth have been practising their ship-boarding skills to combat pirates and smugglers.

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

  • WWII airman celebrates 100th birthday

    A former Second World War Spitfire pilot celebrated his 100th birthday on New Year's Day.

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

  • MOD invites tenders for UK construction projects

    Ten private sector companies have been invited to tender for a new framework agreement to deliver construction projects across the UK Defence estate.

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

  • Keeping the UK military on the map

    The experts at the Defence Geographic Centre near London are keeping UK Armed Forces worldwide on the right track.

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

  • Playful pup newest recruit to Irish Guards

    An Irish Wolfhound puppy called Domhnall is the new regimental mascot for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

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

  • Army Olympic gold medallist awarded MBE

    Captain Heather Stanning has been awarded an MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year Honours for her achievements at the 2012 Olympics.

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

  • Army's airborne engineers build French connection

    An exercise has seen British airborne engineers build a bridge over a large man-made lake and train with their French counterparts.

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

  • Military urge generous public not to swamp postal system at Christmas

    Service personnel are urging members of the public to avoid sending unsolicited Christmas gifts and packages to operational theatres.

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

  • Historic Signing Marks Victory for 15 (North East) Brigade

    The UK’s largest regional brigade is the first to sign up every local authority in its area to the new Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • New Year Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    120 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours list.

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