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  • RAF continues strikes against Gaddafi forces in Sirte

    Over the weekend and into Monday, RAF operations over Libya have continued, with attacks on pro-Gaddafi forces in Sirte and Bani Walid.

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

  • Duke of Kent visits British troops in Helmand

    During his trip to Helmand, the Duke met medics and doctors working at the Role 3 Hospital at Camp Bastion, where injured service men and women…

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

  • Logistics soldiers deploy to Afghanistan

    Personnel from 1 Logistic Support Regiment (1LSR) have begun their deployment to Afghanistan after completing a final series of last minute preparations and checks.

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

  • Assembly of the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers is underway at Rosyth

    The Royal Navy’s massive new aircraft carriers are being delivered by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) - the alliance between DE&S, Babcock…

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

  • RAF Typhoons return from Libya operations

    After six months and one day supporting the UK mission over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY, RAF Typhoons have left Gioia del Colle in Italy and returned to the UK.

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

  • Royal Navy's 'eye in the sky' home from Libya mission

    Royal Navy personnel, who by using Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopters helped Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache helicopter launch strikes against Gaddafi's forces in Libya, have returned home from operation…

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

  • King's Troop horses enjoy Cornish adventure

    Hundreds of people have been turning out to see the horses and soldiers of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) during their recent visit to Cornwall.

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

  • Plymouth soldiers use advice from Devon Police in Helmand

    For the past few months a group of Commando Gunners have been putting the advice they received from civilian police in the UK into practice as they mentor members of the Afghan Police in Helmand.

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

  • Transport upgrade for RAF Recruit Training Squadron mascot

    Aircraftman George the Goat made his maiden journey in his new trailer recently to appear in a graduation parade at RAF Halton

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

  • The Iron Fist ready to tackle Afghan transition

    The British Army's 20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) has completed a rigorous training period to thoroughly prepare for the challenges it now faces in preparing the Afghan National Security Forces for transition in …

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

  • Work begins on Royal Navy ammunitioning jetty

    Work is underway to construct a new ammunitioning jetty in Portsmouth Harbour to service the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the new Type 45 destroyers, into the 21st century.

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

  • Gunners develop Afghan Army skills

    The Gunners arrived in Afghanistan in April 2011 and are nearing the end of their deployment in the southern part of the Nahr-e Saraj district…

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

  • HMS Somerset conducts exercises with Saudi Navy

    Having just taken over duties from HMS Monmouth in the Middle East, HMS Somerset has wasted no time in reinforcing multinational relations by conducting maritime security exercises with the Saudi Navy in the Red Sea.

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

  • Veterans Minister visits Poppy Factory

    The Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, has visited a charity helping to get wounded, injured and sick veterans into work.

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

  • Defence Secretary welcomes extension of NATO mission over Libya

    The North Atlantic Council decided yesterday to extend the current mandate of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, while keeping the situation under…

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

  • Gurkhas train new elite Afghan police teams

    The Provincial Response Companies (PRCs) are specially trained Afghan tactical units which will be called upon to deal with specific incidents…

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

  • India and UK sign defence research agreement

    Under a new agreement Indian and British scientists are to work together to develop cutting-edge technologies for defence and security.

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

  • Transforming Service family homes in Hounslow

    Service personnel and their families in Hounslow, West London are settling into newly refurbished homes delivered by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) as part of an ongoing £7.8 million upgrade project.

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

  • Injured soldiers begin charity 'Ride of Britain'

    Two injured soldiers were among 40 cyclists who set off on a national cycling challenge this morning to ride from Edinburgh to London raising money for charity SSAFA Forces Help.

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

  • RAF destroys command and control facilities in Libya

    RAF Tornados destroy command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching successful strikes on armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery.

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