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  • International forces take part in Exercise Joint Warrior

    Land, sea and air forces from ten nations are currently taking part in the two-week Joint Warrior exercise in Scotland, the largest such exercise staged in the UK.

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

  • UK forces help transform Helmand hospital

    A hospital in Helmand province has been completely transformed, thanks to the help of British forces.

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

  • Prince Charles honours TA armoured reconnaissance regiment

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales saluted Territorial Army (TA) soldiers from The Queen's Own Yeomanry (QOY) on Saturday as they marched through the streets of Newcastle to celebrate their 40th anniversary and exerc…

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

  • Fighting mental health issues in the military

    Fearless and chatty, Staff Sergeant Vicky Charnock brims with confidence, but it wasn’t always that way. In 2009, she was diagnosed with depression…

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

  • 20th Armoured Brigade takes command of Task Force Helmand

    20th Armoured Brigade has taken over command of Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan from 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, officially marking the start of Operation HERRICK 15.

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

  • Dr Fox statement on his defence responsibilities

    Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to inform the House on my defence responsibilities in light of considerable media coverage…

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

  • Review into single-source military equipment contracts published

    A review of single-source military equipment contracts has found that the Government could potentially save hundreds of millions of pounds by introducing new rules for industry the MOD announced today.

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

  • RAF strikes more targets in Sirte

    RAF aircraft have struck further targets in Sirte and Bani Walid over recent days as NATO continues operations over Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

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

  • Afghanistan: 10 years on

    A decade after UK Forces began operations in Afghanistan, Tristan Kelly reports from Helmand as all eyes look forward to the planned end of UK combat operations there in 2015.

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

  • Para honoured for saving wounded colleague

    Sergeant Sean McGlynn is to receive a Mention in Despatches following his actions while commanding a section tasked with providing security …

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

  • Defence heads mark 10 years of Afghanistan operations

    The UK is in Afghanistan for one overriding reason: to protect our own national security by helping the Afghans take control of theirs. This…

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

  • RAF Tornados clock up 7,000 flying hours over Libya

    RAF Tornados operating in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to protect the civilian population of Libya from attack have now clocked up over 7,000 flying hours.

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

  • Prince Harry begins Apache training in US

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry arrived in the United States yesterday to undertake the final training exercise of his Apache helicopter Conversion to Role Course.

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

  • RAF medics help keep planes flying over Libya

    Helping to keep the UK's aircrew and support staff fit and healthy and flying aircraft over Libya in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR is a team of RAF medical staff.

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

  • Apache pilot honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

    An Army officer is to receive the Air Force Cross for his 'selflessness and extraordinary professionalism' in piloting his Apache helicopter in dangerous situations to assist casualty rescue missions in Afghanistan.

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

  • Princess presents bravery award to Navy helicopter crew

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented the crew of HMS Chatham's Lynx helicopter with a bravery award at the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards this week.

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

  • Injured Royal Marines in adventure therapy

    Fourteen injured Royal Marines are in Gibraltar this week undertaking a variety of activities as part of their rehabilitation.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update

    RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan in the week of 26 September to 2 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • UK Armed Forces are Pride of Britain

    Members of the UK's Armed Forces have been honoured by the general public and celebrities this week at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards

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

  • TA engineer honoured for work in Afghanistan

    A Territorial Army (TA) engineer has been awarded a Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his inspirational leadership in dealing with an IED blast while building a new patrol base in Helmand province.

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