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  • Army chaplain brings comfort to the front line

    Reverend Abeledo, aged 51, is spending six months working as Task Force Helmand senior chaplain, where all his skills as a minister will be …

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

  • Changes to rest and recuperation policy

    The move delivers on the commitment outlined in the Coalition Programme for Government to maximise R&R as part of rebuilding the military covenant…

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

  • UK and Italian Defence Ministers meet

    The UK's Defence and Foreign Secretaries today met with their Italian counterparts at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to discuss the ongoing working relationship of the two nations as part of the International Secur…

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

  • ISAF supports Afghan Army medic's work in villages

    A former Mujahidin fighter, now a senior non-commissioned officer in the Afghan National Army (ANA), is bringing medical care to remote villages in central Helmand with the help of ISAF forces.

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

  • Armed Forces Compensation Scheme improved

    The period in which personnel injured in service can claim compensation is to rise from five to seven years from point of diagnosis as part of a series of changes to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

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

  • Lynx helicopters help bring fight to Taliban

    After nearly two months of being operational in Afghanistan, the world's fastest helicopter, the Lynx Mark 9A, has proved to be a vital boost to the UK's battlefield capability.

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

  • International community supports phased Afghan control over security

    At the Kabul conference yesterday the international community expressed its support for President Karzai's objective that the Afghan National Security Forces should lead and conduct all military operations in all provin…

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

  • Farnborough International Air Show 2010

    Speech by Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Colchester homes fit for heroes

    Defence Estates (DE) has completely refurbished 136 homes, externally and internally. The homes have been given new kitchens and bathrooms with…

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

  • Defence Secretary challenges industry to "think differently"

    Dr Fox said he was committed to two things. Firstly to play his part in improving the country’s fiscal position and he said his second commitment…

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

  • 1,000th recruit passes out of British-run Helmand Police Training Centre

    The 1,000th Afghan Policeman passed out of the British-run Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC) last week.

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

  • Royal Marines rescue fisherman

    A team of Royal Marines from 9 Assault Squadron, based on board the Royal Navy helicopter commando carrier HMS Ocean, have helped save an American fisherman whose boat was on the brink of sinking.

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

  • New ISAF-built road cuts insurgent routes

    British, Danish and Afghan forces have built a new road and new patrol base to cut off known insurgent routes and bring increased protection for civilians and troops alike around Gereshk.

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

  • Last soldier from Fromelles laid to rest in new cemetery

    The last of 250 World War One soldiers killed in the Battle of Fromelles was laid to rest in a ceremony yesterday at the first Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery built in Europe for 50 years.

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

  • RAF star in International Air Tattoo

    The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, were amongst the star attractions at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) held over the weekend at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.

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

  • Money saving ideas for Defence honoured

    The best examples of innovation and initiative in defence were honoured as this year's winners of the GEMS suggestion scheme were announced at the Tower of London on Friday, 16 July 2010.

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

  • British trained Afghan soldiers lead operation into Taliban stronghold

    The operation, known as Op OMID DO (HOPE 2), was the culmination of weeks of planning by Colonel Sheren Shah, the Commander of the 3rd Kandak…

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

  • HMS Somerset heads for Iraq

    The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate left Devonport earlier this year. In the first week of her current tasking, the frigate visited 76 vessels…

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

  • Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 17 July 2010.

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  • Sergeant David Thomas Monkhouse killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant David Thomas Monkhouse, from The Royal Dragoon Guards, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Saturday 17 July 2010.

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