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  • President Karzai pays tribute to UK troops killed in Afghanistan

    In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday the President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai has paid tribute to those that have sacrificed their lives in his country in an open letter to the British public.

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

  • Chiefs of Staff stand by SDSR

    The letter has been written by Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton…

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

  • Royal Marines unveil monument to their fallen

    The memorial, made of granite by a Taunton stonemason, was paid for after a groundswell of public support for the unit which has recently returned…

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

  • Recent commander in southern Afghanistan reports on progress

    The former top-ranking British General in southern Afghanistan spoke yesterday about the progress made in Afghanistan over the course of the past 12 months and some of the problems still to overcome. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Royal Engineers help clear Kandahar of insurgents

    Since September, 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), has been providing close engineering support to the…

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

  • UK marks Armistice Day

    Armistice Day has been marked today by millions of people at ceremonies across the UK and by Armed Forces personnel currently serving in Afghanistan and in other areas across the world.

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

  • Archbishop of Canterbury visits the MOD

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, visited the Ministry of Defence's Main Building in London today to meet civil servants and serving military staff.

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

  • Navy commemorates 70th anniversary of Battle of Taranto

    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Taranto, when, on 11 November 1940, for the first time in history, an enemy fleet was largely destroyed by naval aircraft launched from a ship at sea.

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

  • 2010/11/10 - Royal Society of Medicine

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at 1 Wimpole Street, London on Wednesday 10 November 2010.

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

  • TA soldiers attend church service ahead of Afghan deployment

    Soldiers from the Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry gathered with family and friends at the weekend for a church service ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Commanding logistic patrols in Helmand

    British troops handed over the responsibility for security in Sangin to US forces in September, a move which allowed UK forces to focus their…

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

  • Serving and former British troops are Pride of Britain

    Former and serving members of the UK's Armed Forces were amongst those recognised at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards.

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

  • Defence Secretary launches new forum of northern European countries

    The first forum of its kind, consisting of the Nordic and Baltic States plus Germany and Poland, will enable the UK to engage with countries…

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

  • Prince Harry opens first Field of Remembrance for troops killed in Afghanistan

    Prince Harry attended yesterday's opening of the first Field of Remembrance dedicated to those who have been killed in Afghanistan which has been created near the town of Wootton Bassett.

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

  • 2010/11/09 - Meeting the Cyber Challenge

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at Chatham House, London on Tuesday 9 November 2010.

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

  • Navy helicopter pilot returns from first Helmand tour

    A Royal Navy helicopter pilot has recently returned from his first three-month deployment to Afghanistan where he flew his Sea King Mk4 helicopter in and around the Green Zone in Helmand province.

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

  • New CDS praises success of recent Navy operations

    New Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has praised the Royal Navy's recent role in responding to various worldwide events and promoting the interests of the UK and her allies.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh returns to fleet after upgrade

    A ceremony marking HMS Edinburgh's return to the fleet after a £17.5m upgrade took place at Portsmouth Naval Base last week.

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

  • 2 PARA help bring education to Helmand village

    The Spin Masjid school building project, set for completion in two months, was the focus of the meeting, which attracted a delegation of education…

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

  • Senior Aircraftman Scott Hughes dies in Cyprus

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Senior Aircraftman Scott 'Scotty' Hughes, serving with Number 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, died in Cyprus on Sunday 7 November 2010 following …

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