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  • Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

    British soldiers and their partners in the Afghan National Police have re-established government control in an area of Helmand province previously under heavy Taliban influence following an operation which began with a helic…

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

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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

  • Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

    Members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have taken a short break from operations in Afghanistan to celebrate their main battle honour - Cambrai, and the first use of tanks en masse.

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

  • MOD completes review into women in close combat roles

    The Ministry of Defence review into the policy that excludes female members of the Armed Forces is to remain unchanged.

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

  • Australian and British forces compete for 'Afghan Ashes'

    Emulating their cricketing heroes in the real Ashes in Australia, British and Australian soldiers fight over the 'Afghan Ashes' in Helmand.

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

  • Public urged to keep postal system clear for families sending Christmas post to Afghanistan

    With just one week left for families to send Christmas cards and presents to their loved ones in Afghanistan, members of the general public are once again being urged to donate to charities and keep the postal system clear.

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

  • Medics honoured at military and civilian health awards

    The Military Operational Surgical Training (MOST) course - a collaboration between the Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma (…

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

  • Review of Reserve Forces gets underway

    The Prime Minister commissioned the six-month review of the Reserve Forces, to be known as Future Reserves 2020 (FR20), as part of the Strategic…

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

  • X Factor contestants honour British Service personnel

    Contestants on the X Factor TV programme have released a charity single to promote awareness of and raise money for injured Service personnel, some of whom they met at Headley Court last week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • Afghan Colonel thanks London soldiers for training his troops

    Colonel Farid Ahmadi, who has served in the Afghan National Army (ANA) for almost 20 years, was so impressed with The London Regiment soldiers…

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

  • HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

    HMS Scott left Plymouth early today for what will be her second deployment to the region; her aim will be to demonstrate the UK’s ongoing commitment…

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

  • British-trained Afghan soldiers start to take over the IED fight

    An Afghan National Army (ANA) bomb disposal team, trained by British forces, has put its skills into practice for the first time, safely disposing of two deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Helmand province.

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

  • Plans to encourage troops to become teachers

    Plans to encourage Service personnel leaving the Armed Forces to become teachers were announced yesterday, 24 November 2010, as part of the Schools White Paper released by the Department for Education.

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

  • Sappers prepare for succeeding in Afghanistan

    More than 300 Sappers from 24 Commando Engineer Regiment have been undertaking a gruelling week-long exercise at the Stanford Training Area (STANTA) in Norfolk to prepare them for possible deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Minister on the importance of Defence Science and Technology

    Mr Luff was speaking on the second day of the ‘Investing in Science: Securing Future Prosperity’ conference at Chatham House in conjunction …

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

  • British troops help Afghan farmers abandon poppy for wheat

    Over two days, the Afghan National Police (ANP), supported by British troops from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment…

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

  • Royal Marines conduct amphibious exercise near Plymouth

    The exercise involves 20 landing craft and around 100 Marines operating from both ship and shore, off-loading vehicles, carrying out patrols…

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

  • Last Harrier jet launch from HMS Ark Royal

    Harrier GR9 jets took off from HMS Ark Royal today for the very last time, before both Joint Force Harrier and the Royal Navy's flagship are decommissioned next month.

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

  • Modernised homes for Fareham Service families

    The improvements, which include new kitchens, new bathrooms with showers, improved storage space, better insulation and full redecoration, bring…

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

  • Closer Royal Navy cooperation with Brazil

    Pictured in his office on Friday 19 November, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC, signed a historic Joint Guidance document designed to strengthen the relationship with the Brazilian Navy.

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