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  • University scholarships for children of Armed Forces casualties

    Families of servicemen and women killed on active duty will benefit from publicly-funded higher education scholarships, the Government has announced today, Monday 4 October 2010

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

  • Royal Navy fires Sea Viper from Type 45 destroyer

    The system successfully fired an Aster 30 missile from HMS Dauntless at the MOD range in the Hebrides and hit a moving target drone. The Sea…

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

  • Rifleman Suraj Gurung killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Suraj Gurung from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 2 October 2010.

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  • Maintaining the Navy's Sea Kings in Helmand

    Aircraft Engineering Technician (AET) Kayleigh Beckley has been in Afghanistan for the last three months helping to maintain the Royal Navy helicopters that transport troops and equipment around Helmand province.

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

  • HMS Cumberland sails for the Gulf

    HMS Cumberland sailed for the Middle East yesterday where she will conduct maritime policing patrols as part of the wider international effort to deal with illegal use of maritime trade routes in the region.

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

  • Afghan village opens in Camp Bastion for training UK troops

    The opening of the village coincides with the arrival of 16 Air Assault Brigade who are currently taking over from 4th Mechanized Brigade as…

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

  • US-UK defence treaty nears implementation

    The US-UK defence treaty has taken a major step towards implementation, following its approval by the US Congress.

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

  • Clyde safety centre gets green light

    Defence Estates (DE) is starting work on a new headquarters to house the team of experts responsible for maintaining safety at HM Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde.

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

  • Battle of Britain veteran inspires special blend of charity tea

    A Battle of Britain veteran has been the inspiration for a special blend of tea brewed to honour 'The Few', with some of the proceeds going to the RAF Association Wings Appeal.

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

  • PM challenges Departments to slash energy use

    Building on the Government's commitment to reduce emissions across the central government estate by ten per cent, the Prime Minister has today challenged Departments to compete to reduce the energy used in their departm…

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

  • Irish Guards take over Afghan Army mentoring role in Helmand

    The Irish Guards have taken over the responsibility of partnering an Afghan National Army (ANA) brigade from their colleagues in 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) this week.

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

  • Chefs compete for glory in 'Operation Joint Caterer'

    The event showcased the skills and talent of Services catering, with competitions ranging from cookery to silver service and centrepiece design…

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

  • Royal Navy tests Merlin helicopters

    A detachment of Royal Navy aircrew and engineers have spent a week thoroughly testing the Merlin helicopter's sensors and weapons to ensure that aircrew are ready for any operational deployment that they may be tasked w…

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

  • Army helicopters embark on Royal Navy flagship for exercise

    A detachment of Apache attack helicopters from the Army Air Corps has landed onboard the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Ark Royal to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior in October 2010.

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

  • Afghanistan-bound army drivers reach top gear at Leconfield

    Urgently-needed new facilities have been completed in Humberside in double-quick time to help provide vital training for military drivers heading out to the frontline in Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD Police Officer rewarded for work with female police in Helmand

    Deployed as a volunteer civilian in Afghanistan from November 2009 to March 2010, Constable Amanda Henderson was awarded the Queen’s Commendation…

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

  • Senior UK officer in Afghanistan completes tour

    Lieutenant General Sir Nick Parker, the most senior British officer in Afghanistan, has finished his year-long deployment as Deputy Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Secretary of State anger at leaked letter to PM

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has issued a statement to Defence staff following media reports of a leaked letter he sent to the Prime Minister regarding potential cuts as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

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

  • Royal Anglian Regiment memorial unveiled

    A memorial to honour the 78 soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment who have lost their lives since 1959 was unveiled earlier this month at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

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

  • Record-breaking counter-IED operator awarded George Medal

    A soldier credited with dealing with more improvised explosive devices than any other British operator in history has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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