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  • Back from Libya naval aircrew prepare for Afghanistan

    Having helped pave the way for vital aircraft strikes against Colonel Gaddafi's forces in Libya, personnel from 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are now preparing to return to Afghanistan.

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

  • Private Matthew James Sean Haseldin killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Matthew Haseldin from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 MERCIAN) was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 3 November 2011.

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  • Wolfe Society dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Sailor discusses her work in Bastion Hospital

    Leading Writer Rebecca Aitken, aged 31, served as a receptionist at the field hospital. Her duties included alerting medical staff and caring…

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

  • Deputy PM welcomes home UK forces from Libya campaign

    The event was attended by personnel from the RAF, Royal Navy and Army who have recently returned from flying or supporting missions as part …

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant recognised in law for first time

    The new Armed Forces Act 2011 creates the requirement for an annual Armed Forces Covenant report to Parliament each year. This will set out…

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

  • Turbulent leads joint UK-Indian exercise

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Turbulent has led British involvement in the latest annual Anglo-Indian naval exercise, Konkan.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 30 October 2011

    RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan last week, 24 to 30 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • RAF's 6 Force Protection Wing returns from Afghanistan

    6 Force Protection Wing (6 FP Wg), including 58 Squadron (58 Sqn) RAF Regiment, has returned safely to RAF Leuchars following a successful seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Best in Defence acquisition recognised at Min DEST awards

    Seven teams from across Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), as well as a team from HQ Joint Force Support, based in Camp Bastion, were presented…

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

  • MRI scanner centre opens in Bastion Hospital

    The UK-led Anglo/American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, has celebrated the opening of its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner centre.

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

  • HMS Bulwark develops her twin Chinook capability

    To develop her lift capacity the Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Bulwark, has been operating with two CH-47 Chinook helicopters whilst transiting north to the Tyne.

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

  • RAF Tornados return home from Libya operations

    After completing over 8,000 hours of flying and almost 1,500 sorties the Tornado Force personnel from RAF Marham have begun returning home after successfully completing their mission to help free Libya and protect the civili…

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

  • Local Government Association conference

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • US Marines honour paratrooper for actions in Afghanistan

    A paratrooper has received an American military honour for 'his decision, actions and calm leadership in the face of chaos' while serving alongside US Marines in Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD announces first community projects to receive Covenant funding

    More than £423,000 has been given to 13 bids from across the country to help fund local projects that increase understanding of, or support …

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

  • Parliament welcomes home 3 Commando Brigade

    Following their return from Helmand province last month 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines paraded through London to Westminster yesterday for a reception at the Houses of Parliament.

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

  • RAF Typhoons fly 7,000 miles for Ex Bersama Lima

    RAF Typhoon jets have completed a 7,000-mile (11,265km) journey to take part in Exercise Bersama Lima 11, marking the 40th anniversary of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) (UK, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and A…

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

  • Gunners receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Personnel from the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) C Battery have been presented with campaign medals after returning from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Engineer honoured for work developing Afghan forces

    Lieutenant Colonel Martin Sturgeon developed a programme to coordinate the dozens of international agencies responsible for recruiting and training…

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