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  • Sapper Mark Antony Smith killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper Mark Antony Smith, from 36 Engineer Regiment, serving with the Counter-IED Task Force, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 26 July 2010.

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  • Carrier construction begins on the Mersey

    The nationwide programme to build the Royal Navy's new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers passed another milestone when construction on the first ship, the Queen Elizabeth, began in Birkenhead yesterday, Monday 26 …

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

  • Royal Marine witnesses progress in Sangin

    Captain Adams is serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines in the Sangin district centre. He was last in the town in 2005 serving with the Mobile…

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

  • Airborne Forces celebrate 70th anniversary

    The open day featured most elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade including The Band of The Parachute Regiment and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal…

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

  • Royal opening for new Junior Ranks mess

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry has officially opened the new £5m Meiktila mess at RAF Honington during his first visit there as Honorary Air Commandant.

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

  • Families join HMS Chatham on way home from fighting piracy

    The relatives of HMS Chatham's ship's company recently experienced life at sea, joining their loved ones for the final leg of the frigate's journey back from the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Firepower from the skies over Helmand

    Lance Corporal 'Gaz' Lovett, an aviation crewman on a new Lynx Mark 9A helicopter, tells of his experiences as he provides firepower from the skies in Afghanistan to support troops on the ground.

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

  • HMS Monmouth crew undergo maritime security training

    Sailors from HMS Monmouth are currently training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, learning how to carry out one of the most important Royal Navy roles - boarding suspect vessels around the world.

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

  • MOD Guard Service wins gold

    The MOD Guard Service has been awarded the top accreditation in the security industry.

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

  • Horses on holiday in Blackpool

    A group of horses and soldiers from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have travelled from London to Blackpool to indulge in a week of training and enjoy a break from the rigours of ceremonial duties.

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

  • Prince Charles honours Army helicopter pilots

    Army helicopter pilots, ground crew and technicians who have served in Afghanistan were presented with campaign medals by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales yesterday.

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

  • Royal Marine survives Taliban bullet

    Marine Jason Nash was on duty in Helmand province when he was shot by insurgents in April 2010. But thanks to body armour doing its job, the…

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

  • Defence Industry and Technology policy timeline set

    Mr Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, said a green paper will be published by the end of this year, following the…

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

  • Devonport plays host to international relief exercise

    The ships - FS Primauguet from France, RFS Severomorsk from Russia, HMS Kent from the UK, and USS Mount Whitney from America - spent the week…

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

  • Corporal Matthew James Stenton and Lance Corporal Stephen Daniel Monkhouse killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Matthew James Stenton from The Royal Dragoon Guards and Lance Corporal Stephen Daniel Monkhouse from the 1st Battalion Scots Guards were killed in Af…

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  • 2010/07/22 - ADS Charity Dinner in support of SSAFA Forces Help

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology at the RAF Club, Piccadilly, London on Thursday 22 July 2010.

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

  • RAF reservists help defend Kandahar Airfield

    Two RAF reservists have been helping co-ordinate a battle group sized operation to defend the giant coalition air base at Kandahar in Afghanistan

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

  • Defence Minister Peter Luff is talking equipment

    For a minister with only a limited military background, the new Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, has quickly developed a firm grasp of his new brief. Report by Steve Moore.

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

  • Sun Military Awards return to honour best in Defence

    Organised by The Sun newspaper in close association with the Ministry of Defence, the Millies focus on the excellence of Her Majesty’s Armed…

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

  • Green home for MOD equipment team

    Providing flexible space for 600 desks, the new Oak building is part of a major programme to transfer 4,000 posts from the more expensive south…

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