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  • HMS Diamond joins the fleet

    The latest of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 air defence destroyers has been formally commissioned into the fleet today.

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

  • The town that honours the fallen

    As the Queen bestowed Royal status on Wootton Bassett, the town's mayor Mary Champion explained why the caring locals turn out to honour fallen heroes.

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

  • 42 Commando build links with Helmand community

    After arriving in Helmand last month, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are showing they have a firm handle on security in the Shahzad area and are building links with the local population through regular shuras.

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

  • MOD holds industry event for future UK military housing arrangements

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has held an industry event attended by around 90 businesses that have expressed an interest in managing, maintaining or supplying the UK's 49,000 military homes through the new …

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

  • MOD scientists' work on life-saving armour honoured

    The nomination is for a ceramic protection system, which can be attached to vehicles to provide effective protection against hostile gunfire…

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

  • A 40-year RAF career

    From World War Two and the Cold War stand-off to the Falklands, Sir Michael Beetham has been at the centre of events that have shaped the world.

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

  • Brothers reunion in Helmand

    Corporal Adams is currently serving at Camp Bastion working as a member of the Tactical Supply Wing delivering fuel, food, equipment and mail…

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

  • Royal Navy clears Libyan harbour mine

    Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi have made repeated attempts to close down the port to limit the flow of humanitarian assistance to the population…

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

  • Bomber Command Memorial foundation stone laid

    The memorial, which is due to be completed in 2012 ahead of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, has been designed by architect Liam O’Connor and…

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

  • UK and French troops train together

    To increase interoperability between French and UK troops, reciprocal training has begun between the two nations.

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

  • Gurkhas' first Helmand operation of the summer

    A search operation in an area thought to be a Taliban safe haven has been carried out by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in their first major operation since recently arriving in Helmand province.

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

  • Navy Search and Rescue man is finalist in Our Heroes awards

    A Royal Navy Search and Rescue crewman who has rescued over 600 people in over 800 emergency call-outs has been nominated as a finalist in a Scottish newspaper's prestigious Our Heroes awards.

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

  • 2 SCOTS are welcomed home

    Soldiers from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), who have recently returned from Afghanistan, are marching through the streets of Scotland this week to celebrate their homec…

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

  • Soldiers receive Afghanistan medals up a mountain

    In a break from the parade ground norm, soldiers and civilian staff from 16 Air Assault Brigade's headquarters walked up a Welsh mountain last week to collect their Afghanistan campaign medals.

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

  • Combating cyber attacks

    After last year's SDSR, MOD's contribution to cyber security is progressing apace. Report by Tristan Kelly.

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

  • New ANA training centre opens in Helmand

    The official opening ceremony of a new training centre for Afghan troops in Helmand province took place on Saturday 30 April 2011.

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

  • Dr Fox - we must continue to battle Al-Qaeda

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken to the media about the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden who was killed in a US operation in Pakistan on Sunday.

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

  • Boxing legend Cooper's life in the Army

    British boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper, who sadly died this weekend, found an early home for his stellar talent when he joined the Army for a two-year stint of National Service.

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

  • British troops in Afghanistan celebrate Royal Wedding

    Parties were thrown by British troops serving in Afghanistan this weekend to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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

  • Royal Wedding's Sergeant Major receives historic insignia

    Garrison Sergeant Major William Mott has been responsible for some of the most spectacular state ceremonial events over the last decade. Mr…

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