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  • British officer honoured for leading Estonians in Helmand

    The Commanding Officer (CO) of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) has been awarded a top Estonian military honour for his part in leading the ISAF partner nation's forces in Afghanistan. Repor…

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

  • Navy's new ice patrol ship enters Portsmouth

    The ship that will fulfil HMS Endurance's role as an interim Antarctic patrol vessel entered Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time yesterday, Monday 23 May 2011.

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

  • Specialist unit uncovers Taliban weapons and drugs stash

    The raid occurred when 2 Troop of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) was recently tasked to gather intelligence, and, if required, conduct…

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

  • HMS Gloucester returns home for last time

    Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester returned to her Portsmouth home for the last time yesterday prior to decommissioning following 29 years of service in the Royal Navy.

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

  • Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

    Captain Laura Holmes, aged 29, is a member of the Veterinary Engagement Team, based in Lashkar Gah. Describing her work in Helmand, she said…

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

  • HMS Iron Duke and Grimsby work together in the Gulf

    Minehunter HMS Grimsby recently met up with HMS Iron Duke in the Gulf.

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

  • RAF Police welcomed home from operations

    No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron (TPS) returned to their headquarters at RAF Henlow two weeks ago. Yesterday they proudly marched alongside other…

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

  • UK troops inhibit insurgents in Taliban haven

    British soldiers in Helmand have completed a three-day operation to disrupt insurgent activity in a Taliban stronghold in the Upper Gereshk Valley.

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

  • Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

    Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment's injured soldie…

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

  • Head of UK's Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

    General Richards met with the Commander of Task Force Helmand (TFH), Brigadier Ed Davis, at TFH Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. He then travelled…

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

  • Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens

    A new film about a World War Two mission by Royal Marines from 30 Commando to capture Nazi secrets is released in UK cinemas today as 30 Commando embark on their first operational tour since then.

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

  • Housing for troops is a Government priority

    Members of the Armed Forces will from now on be given top priority for housing help Housing Minister Grant Shapps has said today, Friday 20 May 2011.

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

  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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

  • RAF strikes Gaddafi's Navy

    RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi's Navy as part of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR

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

  • 2011/05/19 - Strong Economy, Strong Defence, Strategic Reach: Protecting National Security in the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at Chatham House, London on Thursday 19 May 2011.

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

  • Dr Fox - tackling the public finances is an issue of national security

    Dr Fox expressed these views during a speech entitled ‘Strong Economy, Strong Defence, Strategic Reach: Protecting National Security in the …

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

  • HMS Daring fires Sea Viper for first time

    The Royal Navy's flagship Type 45 destroyer, HMS Daring, has successfully fired her groundbreaking new air defence missile system for the first time.

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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on dif…

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

  • Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

    Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin defused 12 IEDs ranging in size from five to 15kg which were targeted…

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

  • RAF rescues man and dog from cliff fall

    The Sea King helicopter from E Flight, 202 Squadron, based at RAF Leconfield in Humberside, joined the coastguard and police at about 1600hrs…

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