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  • HMS Dauntless impresses in Atlantic exercise

    HMS Dauntless impressed the members of other navies during a multinational exercise in the Atlantic last week to practise improving security at sea.

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

  • Helicopter capability industry briefing day

    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

  • 3 YORKS takes control of Nahr-e Saraj

    Nahr-e Saraj district is one of three in Helmand where British troops are deployed, and the last where Task Force Helmand retains the lead for…

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

  • Gunner-turned-journalist returns from Afghanistan

    A former Royal Artillery Gunner and veteran of Afghanistan has just returned from the country again after this time working there as a reporter.

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

  • Bomb disposal troops receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    The Task Force was drawn from 29 contributing units from all three Services, and from four nations - the UK, Denmark, Estonia and the United…

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

  • HMS Diamond fires Sea Viper missile for first time

    HMS Diamond has proved her fighting mettle by testing her missile system for the first time off the Outer Hebrides.

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

  • Prince Charles visits Gurkhas and their families

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) on Salisbury Plain, where they are currently engaged in pre-deployment training for Afghanistan.

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

  • Government announces independent military medals review

    David Cameron announced that Sir John Holmes will carry out a fresh, independent review taking account of the longstanding principles that have…

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

  • Major exercise tests Olympics security preparations

    Exercise Olympic Guardian, which takes place on land, at sea and in the air in the London and Weymouth areas, will see a wide range of capabilities…

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

  • Afghan Army clears area of IEDs

    The Afghan National Army's first major operation this spring has resulted in the clearance of improvised explosive devices from a 25-square-kilometre area and the recovery of three weapons caches.

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

  • Welsh Guards mentor Afghan police as CD is launched to support families

    The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards (1 WG) recently took over responsibility for the Police Mentoring and Advisory Group in Lashkar Gah, Helmand …

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

  • RAF supports development of Anglesey Coastal Path

    An agreement was signed last week between the RAF and the Isle of Anglesey County Council to support the development of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

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

  • Guardsman Michael Roland killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Guardsman Michael Roland from Ist Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 27 April 2012.

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  • Woolwich Barracks prepares for London 2012

    Woolwich Barracks is being vigorously tested as a London 2012 Olympic venue this week as it hosts the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup.

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

  • Prince William honours Service personnel's Antarctic race

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated yesterday the achievements of British Service personnel who recreated the famous Scott-Amundsen race to the South Pole.

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

  • Wounded troops fly to US for Warrior Games

    The Warrior Games, an annual event hosted by the US Olympic Committee (USOC), start next week and will see wounded, injured and sick Service…

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment soldiers guard the Crown Jewels

    Soldiers from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) have been guarding the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London for the last ten days.

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

  • Veterans remember World War Two Kohima battle

    Veterans of one of the most vital and hard-fought battles of the Second World War gathered in York yesterday to remember their fallen comrades.

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

  • Future UK force levels in Afghanistan

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Army brothers united in Helmand

    Three Sunderland brothers, currently serving in Afghanistan's Helmand province, have been reunited for a short time on the front line.

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