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  • JAGO awarded for DataMan mapping system

    The DataMan geographic system, developed by the MOD's Joint Aeronautical and Geospatial Organisation (JAGO), has been recognised as one of 2011's top five programmes and innovations in the ISR (Intelligence, Surveill…

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

  • MOD paves way for new wind-farm-friendly radars

    The MOD has agreed a deal for energy companies to fund new wind-farm-friendly radars, with the potential to unlock more than four gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy - enough to power over two million homes.

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

  • MOD pledges millions to Service children's education

    Innovative projects to make sure that the children of Service personnel are not disadvantaged by moving to different schools have received funding from the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Military advisers fine tune front line kit

    Ensuring that cutting-edge equipment is at the disposal of soldiers is essential to the British Army’s success. It is for this reason that …

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

  • HMS Daring sets sail on maiden deployment

    The Portsmouth-based warship - hailed by her Commanding Officer as ‘staggeringly capable’ - will spend the next seven months east of Suez, safeguarding…

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

  • BFBS launches new way for Forces families to stay in touch

    The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has teamed up with The Sun newspaper and Audioboo to launch 'Boost for the Boys', a new way of keeping families in touch with their loved ones.

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

  • Sea King returns to duties after 18-month reconstruction

    After 18 months of reconstruction Sea King helicopter ZA298, from the Commando Helicopter Force, that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan, has returned to front line duties with 846 Naval Air Squadron.

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

  • RAF nominated for lesbian recruiter of the year award

    g3 is a national free magazine aimed primarily at lesbian and bisexual women with a readership of 140,000 and complements other free magazines…

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

  • YORKS soldiers on patrol in Helmand

    Nearly 500 members of 1 YORKS arrived in Helmand at the beginning of October 2011 for a six-month deployment in support of 20th Armoured Brigade…

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

  • Community Covenant signed in Broxtowe

    Broxtowe Borough in Nottinghamshire showed its support for the local Armed Forces yesterday by signing up to the Community Covenant Scheme. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • New video explains support available to veterans

    A video to help veterans learn about the support available to them has been published on YouTube by the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA)

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

  • Armed Forces attend 'War Horse' premiere

    Some 600 current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families attended the premiere of Steven Spielberg's new film 'War Horse' in London's Leicester Square last night. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Statistical firepower in Helmand

    Modern war is fought with information as well as bullets and few in Afghanistan are in possession of as much statistical firepower as Charlie…

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

  • Defence Secretary sees Olympic security plans taking shape

    Mr Hammond visited the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset where Olympic and Paralympic watersport events will take place…

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

  • New Afghan Army Counter-IED Team demonstrates skills

    The Afghan National Army's (ANA's) newly-formed Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Team recently demonstrated their proficiency in front of the ANA's 3/215 Brigade Commander, General Sherin Shah, and Tas…

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

  • New play parks for RAF kids

    Three new play parks for children living at and around RAF Halton were recently officially opened as part of a project to improve life for RAF families across the UK.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 31 December

    RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 18-31 December 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment playing its part in Afghanistan

    Members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment are currently augmenting other units in Afghanistan and playing an important part in operations while other soldiers from the regiment have recently been training for potential deploym…

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

  • British and French troops train together

    Exercise Gaulish Hackle took place at the Centre d’Entrainement aux Actions en Zone Urbaine (CENZUB) - a French urban warfare training facility…

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

  • The 'unstoppable' peace process in Nad 'Ali

    As Nad 'Ali looks to a brighter future, Tristan Kelly reports from the former Taliban stronghold.

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