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  • Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach appointed first Commander Joint Forces Command

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement of the appointment today, 15 September 2011, which will see Air Marshal Peach take up post…

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

  • Navy's newest Astute Class submarine named

    The name of the Royal Navy's newest, most capable Astute Class submarine has been formally announced today - HMS Anson.

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

  • Up-armoured vehicles begin Afghanistan operations

    The first of the enhanced Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) [CVR(T)] fleet is now operational on the front line in Afghanistan

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

  • First female bandmaster for Household Cavalry

    Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Esther Freeborn is to become the first female bandmaster in the history of the Bands of the Household Cavalry.

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

  • Circular 010/2011: the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012

    This circular provides eligibility criteria for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal award to police officers, members of the special constabulary and police community support officers.

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  • Royal Navy Observer clocks up 6,000 helicopter flying hours

    Fleet Air Arm Lieutenant Commander Joe Harper clocked up his six-thousandth helicopter flying hour whilst taking off at night from HMS Daring…

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

  • Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

    From today, Wednesday 14 September, online well-being network Big White Wall is equipped to support the mental health needs of the Armed Forces…

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

  • New armour steel showcased at DSEi

    A new high-performance armour steel that will be used to protect vehicles on the front line was showcased at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) event today.

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

  • RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya

    During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime armoured vehicles occupying dug-in positions near the town.

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

  • HMS Scott ready to deploy

    The Royal Navy's deep-water ocean survey vessel HMS Scott has returned to sea and is ready to deploy following a maintenance and training period.

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

  • Death of Fusilier Dean Griffiths in Kent

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Fusilier Dean Griffiths, from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, on the Lydd Ranges, Kent, on 14 September 2011.

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  • 2011/09/13 - Building Security, Celebrating Success

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2011, ExCel London, on Tuesday 13 September 2011.

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

  • RAF suppliers and movers vital to Libya operation

    As NATO continues its mission in Libya, RAF suppliers and movers ensure that personnel can operate at a tempo not seen since the Second World War.

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

  • Defence Secretary addresses DSEi

    DSEi brings together over 1,300 suppliers from the global defence and security sectors - everything from traditional defence platforms to cyber…

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

  • Royal Marines help secure Afghan village

    For several years, insurgents operating in the area threatened and intimidated locals, forcing many to leave their homes and businesses and …

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

  • Royal Marines help Afghan locals pitch in

    Until early 2009, the area around Zarghun Kalay was under the firm control of insurgents. That was until they were pushed back by British forces…

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

  • 2 PARA in Ukraine for Exercise Rapid Trident

    Personnel from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) joined military parachutists from around the globe to exercise in Ukraine.

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

  • NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) industry day

    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

  • Royal Marines celebrate Eid with Afghan soldiers

    For the last four-and-a-half months, Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando, have been living and working alongside soldiers from the …

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

  • British Army engineers give Afghan soldiers heavy equipment training

    For the past eight weeks, the engineers have been teaching the Afghan soldiers how to operate various pieces of heavy machinery and carry out…

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