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  • Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

    A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan.

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

  • DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

    Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided while on deployment at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

    Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has discovered a previously uncharted underwater 'mountain' on the bed of the Red Sea the size of the rock of Gibraltar.

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

  • Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

    The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their families.

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

  • Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

    An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers from The Rifles injured on Operation HERRICK continues its success on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Army-led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

    An Army-led outreach course using military training is boosting young people's skills and steering them away from trouble.

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

  • RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

    RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Additional military support to Olympics security

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • 097/2012 - Defence Secretary unveils new Wildcat Helicopter

    The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters and confirmed a £250M contract to support them.

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

  • American honour for RAF officer

    The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was the setting for a medal ceremony of special importance on Monday, when an RAF Air Commodore received a top American honour.

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

  • Oxford academic awarded for work with Service children

    An Oxford academic and RAF Halton wife and mum has received a Vice-Chancellor's Civic Award in a ceremony at which Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was also presented with the Freedom of the City of Oxford.

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

  • New Wildcat helicopter unveiled

    The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters, and confirmed a £250m contract to support them.

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

  • 4th Mechanized Brigade to replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

    4th Mechanized Brigade will replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in October 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • British forces expand influence in Upper Gereshk

    Task Force Helmand personnel are expanding their sphere of influence in the Upper Gereshk Valley. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • Daring strengthens ties with India through Mumbai visit

    HMS Daring has made a visit to the Indian port of Mumbai, becoming the first Type 45 to visit the country.

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

  • British and French troops parachute together

    British and French troops have performed parachute jumps using each other's aircraft and equipment as they work towards a closer relationship.

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

  • Buckinghamshire signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

    Buckinghamshire County Council has joined 80 other local authorities by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • RAF Typhoons move to Northolt for Olympics

    Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have arrived at RAF Northolt ahead of their role providing air security throughout the Olympic Games.

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

  • Prince of Wales visits RAF Valley

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales paid a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey yesterday on the first day of his four-day visit to Wales.

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