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  • CDS - our Armed Forces did us proud in Libya

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards has written the following article for today's Daily Telegraph in which he expresses his pride in the UK's Armed Forces' role in Libya.

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

  • Highlanders welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Over 100 Highlanders from 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) received an emotional and rapturous welcome when they returned to their base this weekend from Afghanistan.

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

  • Hammond - proud of Armed Forces' role in Libya

    Mr Hammond said that British forces have been hugely involved in prosecuting the campaign in Libya and that there have been over 3,000 sorties…

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

  • New NHS centres for amputee veterans

    The government is investing up to £15m to improve prosthetics services for military veterans who have lost a limb while serving their country.

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

  • Working dogs are man's best friend in Afghanistan

    The squadron is responsible for the deployment, care and welfare of over 80 military working dogs. The dogs provide security at operating bases…

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

  • Army signallers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from the 7th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (207 Signal Squadron) have been presented with campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • 'Squippers' packing a punch on Op ELLAMY

    Behind the scenes on Operation ELLAMY a small team of 'squippers' or, more correctly termed, Survival Equipment Fitters, work around the clock to ensure all the aircraft survival equipment is fit for purpose.

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

  • Engineers receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Soldiers from 32 Engineer Regiment have been presented with their campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets UK commanders just back from Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined commanders recently returned from operations in Afghanistan yesterday as they briefed MPs and peers on the progress made during their six-month tour in Helmand province.

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

  • Royal Navy, Marines and RFA jointly capture pirate mother ship

    A dhow pirate mother ship involved in attacks on merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean has been stopped and boarded by ships from the Royal Navy operating in the Indian Ocean.

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

  • Royal Navy unveils state-of-the-art training facility

    The Royal Navy has today unveiled its new state-of-the-art warfare training facility which will ensure its next generation of sailors are among the best prepared in the world.

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

  • Heli-Power conference and exhibition

    Speech by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • Home from Helmand, UK commanders review HERRICK 14

    Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Lee, Commanding Officer of 45 Commando Royal Marines…

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

  • New mental health partnership for veterans in Colchester

    A groundbreaking partnership has been formed at Colchester Garrison between the military, the NHS and the Combat Stress charity to meet the needs of veterans with mental health problems.

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

  • Defence Secretary updates Parliament on progress in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told Parliament that 'real and meaningful' progress is being achieved in Afghanistan and that the insurgency is under considerable pressure.

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

  • HMS Illustrious begins training after £40m refit

    Fresh from a £40m refit, helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has begun two months of intensive training off the south coast of Britain.

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

  • Soldiers commended by Canadian police for saving stab victim

    Five soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment have been commended for saving a stab victim's life in Canada by ingeniously using credit cards to treat his chest wounds.

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

  • Quarterly statement on 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

  • Royal Navy frees fishermen from suspected Somali pirates

    A boarding team from HMS Somerset has liberated a large fishing dhow, which had been taken over by a group of armed Somalis a few days earlier, over 100 miles (160km) off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • Bulwark takes over as UK flagship

    Just two days after HMS Albion made her final entry to Plymouth for three years, and three days after she herself completed her last major training…

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