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  • RAF laser-guided bomb contract secures hundreds of UK jobs

    A £60m deal announced today for extra RAF precision munitions will help sustain hundreds of UK jobs.

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

  • Royal Navy helicopter rescues nine walkers from Scottish mountain

    The group of walkers - three adults and six teenagers - were caught in the heavy snow and freezing conditions on Ben Macdui, the highest mountain…

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

  • Army musicians presented with Afghanistan medals

    Army musicians from Edinburgh's Dreghorn Barracks were presented with Afghanistan medals on Friday 30 March.

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

  • Navy medics train for rapid reaction operations

    Royal Navy medics have been sharpening their skills in the field in preparation to support 45 Commando Royal Marines lead the UK's response to unexpected global events.

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

  • The Olympics buzz arrives on Horse Guards

    As London 2012 draws ever closer, the Household Cavalry museum has joined in the spirit of the Games with the official opening of a new Olympic exhibition.

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

  • New Joint Forces Command established

    The new Joint Forces Command (JFC) achieved Initial Operating Capability today, 2 April 2012.

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

  • HMS Liverpool decommissioned

    After 30 years of service, Type 42 HMS Liverpool ended her Royal Navy career on Friday 30 March 2012 at Portsmouth Naval Base.

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

  • Services commemorate Falklands War anniversary

    Services are being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War.

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

  • Royal Marine trains for Olympic Rowing Team

    Royal Marine and Olympian, Captain Dan Ouseley should be an example to any schoolchild who is always picked last for the school football team…

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

  • Centre for homeless veterans opened at Catterick

    A housing and training centre for Service leavers at risk of homelessness has been officially opened by Foreign Secretary William Hague today.

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

  • Blue Peter takes to the skies with the Navy

    The visit, which took place earlier this week, followed a promise last September when 771 Naval Air Squadron helped the children’s show launch…

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

  • Scotland's Army Head installed as Edinburgh Castle Governor

    The new Commander of the Army in Scotland has been installed as the newest Governor of Edinburgh Castle.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Household Cavalry fit for 2012 ceremonial duties

    The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has passed its annual inspection and been declared fit to perform in this year's state ceremonial events.

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

  • British and Afghan forces bring security to Nahr-e Saraj

    Progress towards greater security has moved apace in the Nahr-e Saraj area of Helmand province thanks to the combined efforts of British and Afghan forces.

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

  • DIO Soft market testing findings published

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published the findings of a recent 'soft market testing' exercise, which sought industry's views and feedback on potential strategic business models that DIO may adop…

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan and agrees new officer academy

    Britain and Afghanistan today agreed to continue their defence relationship long beyond the end of combat operations in 2014.

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

  • Liverpool pledges support for the Armed Forces

    The city of Liverpool has pledged its support to the Armed Forces by signing a Community Covenant.

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

  • HMS Vigilant sets sail after refuel and upgrade

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigilant sailed from Plymouth on Tuesday, 27 March, after nearly three-and-a-half years undergoing work to replace her nuclear fuel and to upgrade key areas.

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

  • Editorial Intelligence comment conference: the manufacturing economy

    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

  • UK 'driving efforts' on global nuclear security

    As the Deputy Prime Minister attends a summit on nuclear security in Seoul, Minister of State for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey has released a statement on the issue.

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