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  • 120/2012 - MOD Sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

    Plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy’s Invincible Class aircraft carriers have been outlined today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • New MOD ministerial team announced

    Following the recent government reshuffle the Prime Minister's Office has announced a change to the ministerial team at the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Warrant Officer notches up 8,000 flying hours

    Warrant Officer John Sheldon from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton has clocked up an amazing 8,000 flying hours, the equivalent to flying for 333 days.

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

  • Memorial Flight Lancaster gets new identity

    The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster has taken on the new 'identity' of 617 Squadron Lancaster B1 DV385, 'Thumper Mk III'.

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

  • General Parker reflects on Armed Forces contribution to the sporting summer

    Commander Land Forces General Sir Nick Parker has reflected on the contribution Britain's Armed Forces have made to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • MOD sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

    Plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers have been outlined today.

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

  • Sergeant Lee Paul Davidson killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Lee Paul Davidson of the Light Dragoons was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 9 September 2012.

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  • Soldier from the Light Dragoons killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the Light Dragoons has been killed in Afghanistan today, Sunday 9 September 2012.

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

  • Guardsman Karl Whittle dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Karl Whittle from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on Friday 7 September 2012 from wounds sustai…

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  • 119/2012 - Prince Harry arrives in Afghanistan to begin tour of duty in Apache Squadron

    Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, to start an operational tour as an Apache pilot.

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

  • Prince Harry arrives in Afghanistan to begin tour of duty

    Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion in Helmand province to start an operational tour as an Apache helicopter pilot.

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

  • Army Reserves regiment soars to new heights with Wildcat trials

    Army Reserves ground crew were all set to soar to new heights as they tested out the Army's next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, during their annual training exercise.

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

  • Scottish Government publishes Armed Forces Commitments Paper

    A united approach to ensure the well-being of Scotland's Service personnel and veterans was announced on Wednesday, 5 September, by Veterans Minister for the Scottish Government Keith Brown and senior representatives of…

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

  • Muslim troops gather for religious conference

    Muslim troops from all three Services have gathered at Amport House this week for the sixth annual Armed Forces Muslim Conference.

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards died in Queen Elizabeth Birmingham today, Friday 7 September 2012, from wounds sustained in Afghanist…

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

  • Final Type 45 destroyer sets off on maiden voyage

    Duncan, the Royal Navy's sixth and final powerful new Type 45 destroyer, has put to sea for the first time for trials where a blend of Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems personnel will put her through her p…

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

  • Retired Devon policeman walking the beat in Helmand province

    After hanging up his police uniform three years ago, retired Newton Abbot policeman Lieutenant Colonel David Ward is back doing what he does best, but this time in the heat and dust of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Lord Ashcroft to champion military transition to civilian life

    The Prime Minister has appointed Lord Ashcroft KCMG as his Special Representative for Veterans' Transition, working with all government departments to ensure military personnel get the support they need when making the …

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

  • Paralympic medal winner thanks RAF coach

    A Royal Air Force sergeant has had the honour of raising a Paralympic Union Flag at the Olympic Stadium for a medal-winning Team GB athlete she coached five years ago.

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

  • Duke of York abseils down The Shard for Royal Marines charity

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York has led 42 abseilers down the tallest building in western Europe, The Shard in London, to raise money for the Outward Bound Trust and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.

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