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  • Plymouth welcomes home commandos from Afghanistan

    More than one thousand Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade paraded through Plymouth on Friday to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Remembrance 2011

    Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday have been marked this year by HM Forces in Afghanistan, on board Royal Navy ships, in Army barracks and at RAF stations across the UK and around the world.

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

  • Misleading media reports on Army redundancies and structure

    There have been various misleading and inaccurate media reports this weekend speculating on the future number of soldiers and the future structure of the British Army.

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

  • UK contracts defend jobs and skills in Scotland's shipyards

    The Secretary of State visited Rosyth to see progress on the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers

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

  • Troops in Afghanistan lead Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

    Hundreds of British Service personnel in Afghanistan marked Remembrance Sunday this morning while Her Majesty The Queen led veterans, serving personnel and members of the public in marking the day in London.

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

  • Lest we forget

    Armed Forces personnel who have been killed while serving their country since the First World War have been remembered today at ceremonies across the UK as well as in Afghanistan and across the world.

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

  • Soldier gets second chance on X Factor

    Private Kerr has a unique opportunity to win The X Factor after unexpectedly being thrown a lifeline this week. Private Kerr was one of four…

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

  • Hammond visits troops in Afghanistan

    This was Mr Hammond’s first chance to see for himself the reality of what it is like for troops deployed on Op HERRICK. Speaking to the media…

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

  • Army's unmanned air system regiment marks nine years of operations

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of Salisbury in Wiltshire yesterday to cheer and applaud soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA) as they marched through the city.

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

  • HMS Mersey rescues sailor from yacht blaze

    The alertness and keen eye of a sailor on the bridge of HMS Mersey helped save the life of a Dutch yachtsman after fire ravaged his boat off the Norfolk coast this week.

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

  • Duke of Cambridge to deploy to Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales, currently serving as a Search and Rescue co-pilot with 22 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Wales, will be deployed to…

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

  • Adaptability 'crucial component' of future infantry equipment

    In a speech to the Modern Infantry Conference and Exhibition at Bisley in Surrey, Mr Luff said the quest for the right mix of mobility, protection…

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

  • First tranche of Army unit moves confirmed

    As part of the first tranche of Army unit moves confirmed by the MOD today as part of the Defence Rebasing Programme, 1,800 troops based in Germany will from January 2012 be brought back to the UK.

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

  • Military and civilian health personnel honoured

    Military and civilian health personnel were honoured for their work at this year's Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards.

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

  • MOD honours Conservation and Energy Award winners

    The Sanctuary Awards are held in recognition of both group and individual efforts undertaken to benefit wildlife, archaeology, environmental…

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

  • Private Matthew Thornton killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Matthew Thornton, from 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (4 YORKS), was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 9 November 2011.

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  • Modern infantry conference

    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

  • Navy's new Wildcat makes first landing at sea

    The Royal Navy's next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, has landed on a ship at sea for the first time.

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

  • Service personnel raise money for charity on TV millionaire quiz show

    A remembrance special of TV quiz programme 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' will be aired tonight, featuring celebrities teaming up with members of the Armed Forces to win money for charity.

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

  • MOD confirms the death of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham

    It is with sadness that the MOD must confirm that Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham, of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, was killed when he was ejected from his Hawk T1 aircraft on the morning of Tuesday 8…

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