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British and Afghan forces involved in the latest push against the Taliban in central Helmand yesterday entered the town of Sayedabad, the main objective of Operation TOR SHEZADA.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Sergeant Dale Alanzo McCallum of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 1 August 2010.
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Adam Brown, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 1 August 2010.
A Royal Marine from 40 Commando has been praised by his Commanding Officer for personally overseeing the safe medical evacuation of his injured colleagues despite being hit three times himself.
Operation TOR SHEZADA, the current military effort to clear insurgents from central Helmand province, is going according to plan and extremely well, Lieutenant Colonel Frazer Lawrence, officer commanding the operation, said …
Members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces have won all the major events at the British National Canopy Piloting Championships held in Bad Lippspringe in Germany in July
The Royal Navy Type 22 frigate returned from a seven-month deployment policing the Gulf of Aden, Horn of Africa and Somali Basin to disrupt …
The attempt to beat the land speed record by an RAF officer is a step closer with the design team unveiling a life size model of the rocket-powered car which will be used in the attempt.
British and Afghan forces, led by 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, launched an operation this morning to continue the momentum generated by Operation MOSHTARAK and further squeeze insurgents in central He…
Defence Estates (DE) has completed a new home in Portsmouth for the experts responsible for helping to maintain the safety of aircrew flying the UK's fleet of military helicopters
The MOD has today published its response to comments made by the public on the Defence aspects of the Coalition's Programme for Government.
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Peter Wall as the new Chief of the General Staff, it has been announced today, Thursday 29 July 2010.
Predominantly based at Camp Bastion, the quartet of divers will work in support of the British Army’s 61 Field Squadron (Explosive Ordnance …
The British Army has recruited a Canadian cowboy to teach soldiers how to look for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden in the ground when deployed in Afghanistan.
The new facility will significantly improve the treatment available to injured Service personnel in theatre, and was opened by the Director …
His Royal Highness Prince Charles presented Afghan service medals this week to members of 1st Regiment Army Air Corps (1 Regt AAC) who have recently been operating Lynx helicopters over Helmand.
Men, machines, and most recently, animals, are working together to beat the biggest threat to troops in Afghanistan - improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by insurgents. Report by Sharon Kean.
After several weeks providing support to troops on the ground in Helmand province, the Merlin helicopter crews from 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron's B Flight, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are coming home.
The Ministry of Defence's 'Battle Back' programme for injured servicemen and women has teamed up with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to develop opportunities in the sport for injured personnel.
The Fleet Protection Group, who are tasked with protecting the ships and submarines alongside at the naval base, operate a variety of craft …
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