Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

8,546 results

Skip to results
8,546 results sorted by Updated (newest)
From Ministry of Defence (MOD)
  • Sebastian Coe thanks Paralympics Maritime Force in Dorset

    Lord Sebastian Coe paid a visit to HMS Bulwark in Dorset yesterday, 4 September, to meet some of the people involved in delivering security for the Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue during the 2012 Games.

    • Updated:

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

  • 3 YORKS company returns from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from Corunna Company, 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), returned to Warminster on Tuesday, 4 September, after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Success for British teams in World Helicopter Championship

    Two helicopter crews from the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury have returned from Russia where they successfully competed in the 2012 FAI World Helicopter Championship (WHC).

    • Updated:

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

  • Plans to recover bell of HMS Hood postponed

    A historic attempt to recover the bell of the Second World War battle-cruiser HMS Hood has been postponed due to bad weather.

    • Updated:

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

  • Ex-RAF serviceman on his journey to the Paralympics

    Jon-Allan Butterworth was injured in the line of duty while serving in Iraq in 2007. He is now representing Great Britain again as a cyclist at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Interview by Louise Gannon for the Mail on Sun…

    • Updated:

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

  • Medic on life with British reconnaissance troops in Afghanistan

    A young medic from West Yorkshire is working with the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force, an elite unit that operates in some of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Hundreds of Service leavers benefit from transition fair

    Around 500 soldiers from across the UK set to leave the Armed Forces have taken advantage of a groundbreaking fair to ease their transition to civilian life.

    • Updated:

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

  • 31 Squadron Tornados head to Gulf for Ex Shaheen Star

    Royal Air Force personnel and aircraft from RAF Marham will shortly be departing for Exercise Shaheen Star, taking place in the United Arab Emirates later this month.

    • Updated:

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

  • RAF bomb disposal officer's Olympics safety role

    An RAF bomb disposal officer has completed a six-month sabbatical working as the safety lead at Eton Dorney for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic rowing events.

    • Updated:

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

  • National Memorial Arboretum's development plans approved

    Plans to develop the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire into a world-renowned Centre for Remembrance have been given the green light by Lichfield District Council planners.

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Navy team keep helicopters going in Afghanistan

    A specialist Navy team has clocked up six years fixing damage to all British military helicopters in Afghanistan.

    • Updated:

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

  • Communicating 4 Mech's upcoming Afghanistan tour

    An Army HR administrator and an Army Photographic Competition-winning reservist will help to report on the activities of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) in Helmand province when it deploys in October. Report by Shell Dar…

    • Updated:

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

  • HMS Montrose celebrates 20th birthday

    Celebrations have been held on board HMS Montrose as the Royal Navy warship marks her 20th birthday.

    • Updated:

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

  • 118/2012 - 70th Anniversary of the battle of El Alamein to be commemorated

    The courage and contribution of those who fought bravely in the Battle of El Alamein will be formally marked by the Ministry of Defence with a special Service of Thanksgiving, held in Westminster Abbey at 3pm on Saturday 27 …

    • Updated:

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

  • Military chiefs thank personnel for Paralympics security

    The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and the Commander of Joint Forces Command (JFC) have each dedicated time to visit various bases across the south of England to thank Service personnel for their support of security efforts fo…

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Navy minehunters return from the Gulf

    HMS Middleton and HMS Pembroke have both experienced emotional homecomings today after each spending three challenging years on deployment.

    • Updated:

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

  • QRL soldiers poised to strike at Afghan insurgency

    The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

    • Updated:

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

  • Armed Forces get behind military Paralympians

    Now the London 2012 Paralymics are truly underway, messages of support are flooding in for the military athletes who are competing in the Games. Report by Lorraine McBride.

    • Updated:

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

  • 117/2012 - Chief of Air Staff visits Royal Air Force Venue Security Force at Hainault and Olympic Park

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has today visited Hainault Park and the Olympic Park to thank members of the Royal Air Force for their continued support to the London Paralympics Venue Secur…

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

    650 men of 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo) have honed their skills with a final exercise on Salisbury Plain ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan with 4th Mechanized Brigade in October.

    • Updated:

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