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  • Olympic gold for Army's Heather Stanning

    Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has won Great Britain's first Olympic gold medal. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • HMS Daring returns from maiden deployment

    HMS Daring returned to her home in Portsmouth today after completing her maiden operational deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • Prime Minister pays flying visit to Olympics air security personnel

    The Prime Minister visited personnel from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy yesterday to say thank you for their contribution to delivering a safe Olympic Games.

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

  • MOD scientist develops multiple-substance detection device

    A new biological device that can sample and detect a range of hazardous substances and explosives at the same time has been created by a Ministry of Defence scientist.

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

  • 106/2012 - New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions, under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • 105/2012 - MOD Experts to help Iraqis destroy legacy chemical weapons

    Scientists from the Ministry of Defence are to provide training which will support the Iraqi Government’s efforts to dispose of remnants of the chemical weapons amassed during Saddam Hussein’s regime.

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

  • Prince Charles visits Olympics air security force at RAF Boulmer

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited RAF Boulmer to gain an understanding of the integral role that the Station and the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Force will play in the Olympic air security op…

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

  • Army signaller wins Churchill Medal 2012

    The Churchill Medal for 2012 has been won by British Army engineer Sergeant Simon Nurse, of the Royal Corps of Signals, for his innovative work in support of Op HERRICK.

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

  • RAF Kinloss becomes Kinloss Barracks

    RAF Kinloss marked the end of an era last week as the base was handed over to the Army and became Kinloss Barracks.

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

  • New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • MOD experts to help Iraqis destroy legacy chemical weapons

    Scientists from the Ministry of Defence are to provide training which will support the Iraqi Government's efforts to dispose of remnants of the chemical weapons amassed during Saddam Hussein's regime.

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

  • British Army Olympic judoka on his finest sporting moments

    Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, 29, who is representing Ghana in judo at the Olympics, recalls his most treasured sports medals. Interview by Lorraine Mcbride.

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

  • HMS Triumph returns from marathon deployment

    HMS Triumph returned from a 10-month deployment to a warm welcome from families, friends and loved ones at her home base of Plymouth yesterday, 29 July.

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

  • HMS Tyne nets record-breaking catch

    Fishery patrol ship HMS Tyne's efforts to protect British coastal waters have resulted in a record-breaking fine of £1.62m against a Spanish fishing company, its UK subsidiary and the masters of two fishing boats.

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

  • Royal Marines centre stage in Weymouth Olympics celebrations

    Commandos from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (4 ASRM), based on board HMS Bulwark, made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth's Olympics opening weekend celebration on Saturday evening.

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

  • MOD signs Trident support contract

    The Ministry of Defence has today signed a 15-year contract with ABL Alliance to provide support of the Trident Strategic Weapon System at the Royal Naval Armament Depot (RNAD) Coulport and the Strategic Weapon Support Build…

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

  • Royal Navy's Pete Reed going for Olympic gold

    Team GB rower Lieutenant Pete Reed is hoping to build on his Olympic gold from Beijing with a memorable win at home. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Armed Forces helping deliver Olympics security

    With the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games taking place tomorrow, and Olympic events already underway, Ian Carr examines the role of the 18,000 military personnel helping to keep the Games secure from behind …

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

  • Red Arrows Olympics flypasts

    The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team – The Red Arrows are extremely proud to represent the Royal Air Force, the Armed Forces and the United Kingdom at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

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

  • British soldiers visit Salamanca for battle bicentennial

    Modern-day soldiers have followed in their regimental ancestors' footsteps to Spain, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Salamanca.

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