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  • General Norman Schwarzkopf tribute

    The UK Chief of the Defence Staff has paid tribute to the retired US General Norman Schwarzkopf, who died yesterday, 27 December 2012, aged 78.

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

  • HMS Illustrious visits Malta

    HMS Illustrious has arrived at the Mediterranean island of Malta for a five-day visit.

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

  • RAF personnel attend funeral of Sir Rex Hunt

    Royal Air Force personnel have attended the funeral of Sir Rex Hunt, former Governor of the Falkland Islands.

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

  • Surviving Sandy

    The Defence Attache in Washington, Major General Buster Howes, recalls his role in helping to manage the crisis that was Hurricane Sandy.

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

  • British Forces mark Christmas in Helmand

    British forces in southern Afghanistan mark Christmas at military bases across Helmand Province

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

  • Royal Navy warship spends Christmas on operations

    Sailors of HMS Monmouth keeping the oceans safe from criminals

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

  • HMS Diamond arrives home in time for Christmas

    Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has returned home to Portsmouth today following her maiden deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • The Choir: a year with the Military Wives

    Choirmaster Gareth Malone and key members of the Military Wives Choir reflect on their extraordinary journey in a Christmas Day television special.

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

  • MOD gives blueprint to potential infrastructure partners

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) property and services provider, has issued the document which allows the three short-listed teams to prepare detailed bids to potentially be…

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

  • David Cameron visits troops in Afghanistan

    The UK Prime Minister praised armed forces success during visit to Camp Bastion.

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

  • Typhoon for Oman

    BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman for the supply of 12 Typhoon aircraft, associated support and 8 Hawk 128 aircraft.

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

  • Princess Royal attends naval cadets' passing out parade

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has attended a parade performed by cadets passing out from Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).

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

  • MOD launches new Skynet satellite

    A new satellite which will provide secure military communications for UK Armed Forces has been successfully launched into space.

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

  • MOD awards £258 million Sea King helicopter support contract

    The MOD has agreed a £258 million contract to support Sea King helicopters, which will sustain 500 jobs across the UK.

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

  • Press Release: New partnership to support defence industry

    Senior defence industry leader Steve Wadey named as the co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership.

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

  • Recognition for veterans of Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command

    The Prime Minister has welcomed Sir John Holmes' review into the rules and principles governing the award of military campaign medals

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

  • Prime Minister announces reduction in UK troop numbers in Afghanistan

    UK force levels in Afghanistan are to reduce to around 5,200 by the end of 2013, the Prime Minister announced today.

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

  • HMS Monmouth reassures shipping with anti-piracy exercise

    HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.

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

  • HMS Protector takes to the ice for a charity Santa run

    HMS Protector's ship's company have taken to the ice in Antarctica dressed as Father Christmas in support of the ship's affiliated charity.

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

  • Christmas joy for old soldier who finally got his medal

    A former soldier from Lancashire has received the only service medal he was ever entitled to… 42 years late

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