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  • Army vets help to develop Helmand's rural economy

    A veterinary outreach programme in Nad 'Ali is one of a growing number conducted by the Royal Army Veterinary Corps designed to help farmers and livestock owners living in the remote corners of Helmand province, Afghanis…

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

  • ANP get lifesaving lessons from 5 SCOTS

    The Afghan National Police (ANP) in Helmand have taken a further step in their continuing development after receiving first aid training from medics of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment …

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

  • HMS Triumph returns from Libya operations

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph returned to HM Naval Base Devonport from the Mediterranean on Saturday 2 April after supporting international efforts to protect civilians in Libya over the past two weeks.

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

  • Royal Navy and Army release redundancy scheme details

    The Royal Navy and the Army today released the details of their redundancy programmes to their personnel.

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

  • HMS Scott returns from the Antarctic

    The Royal Navy's ocean survey vessel HMS Scott is hoping for a warm welcome on her return to Devonport on Sunday 10 April 2011, after travelling over 22,500 miles (36,000km) through one of the most austere maritime envir…

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

  • Armed Forces' role in Royal Wedding announced

    The details and range of the ceremonial military personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have been announced today.

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

  • MOD civilians bring wealth of capability to Helmand operations

    Supporting operations is all in a long day's work for MOD civilians who like their desks a little nearer to the action. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • New Defence infrastructure organisation launches

    A new organisation to manage Defence property and associated infrastructure begins life today, Friday 1 April 2011.

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

  • RAF ISTAR squadrons keep watch over Libya

    When UN Security Council Resolution 1973 was declared to establish a no-fly zone over Libya, the RAF's Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft moved quickly into action in the r…

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

  • HMS Campbeltown in double sea rescue

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown recently came to the rescue of members of the public in difficulty at sea during two separate incidents on the same day.

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

  • 2011/03/31 - Natural Partners, Necessary Partners, UK-France Defence Co-operation

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the Franco-British Council Defence Co-operation Conference, London on Thursday 31 March 2011.

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

  • British Army medics train Afghan nurses

    Three British Army medics serving in Afghanistan's Helmand province have begun teaching their skills to a group of Afghan nurses, who will form the basis of a pioneering new ambulance service.

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

  • RAF and Navy patrol Libyan skies and seas

    RAF Tornados conducted further patrols over Libya yesterday, launching missiles against military assets of pro-Gaddafi forces in the Misurata area, while HMS Cumberland patrolled the waters off Libya to enforce the arms emba…

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

  • Navy bomb disposal experts are Helmand-bound

    Two Portsmouth-based Royal Navy explosives experts are heading to Afghanistan to help train the Afghan security forces in bomb disposal.

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

  • RAF and allies destroy Gaddafi ammunition bunkers

    Among the targets in Libya that have been destroyed by the RAF, Royal Navy and coalition forces over the last week are underground bunkers providing ammunition to the Libyan Army.

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

  • HMS Monmouth deploys to Gulf region

    The Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth sailed from Devonport Naval Base at the weekend for a six-month deployment to the Gulf on maritime security and counter-piracy operations.

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

  • Dartmoor Contacts

    List of Dartmoor military and service provider contacts

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  • Combat teachers take education to the front line

    The Army is making sure that while soldiers are on operations in Afghanistan they are receiving the education they need to progress and develop, with dedicated education officers taking lessons to the front line.

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

  • Libya Conference participants committed to military action

    Current and potential contributors to military operations in Libya underlined their commitment at yesterday's conference in London to the necessity of military action to implement United Nations Security Council Resoluti…

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

  • Northern heroes honoured for actions in Afghanistan

    Various soldiers who hail from northern England were amongst those recognised for their actions while deployed to Afghanistan in the Operational Honours List published last week.

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