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  • New tool improving MOD weather resistance

    The MOD is developing plans to defend its establishments from an increasing threat – the changing environment around us.

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

  • British Gunners work with Aussie colleagues in Helmand

    Lance Bombardier Mark Hope, aged 25, and Gunner Michael Morritt, aged 21, are both currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Budwan in the…

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

  • Jackal keeps proving its worth in Afghanistan

    The number of Jackal vehicles procured for UK forces has passed the 500 mark.

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

  • Major exercise sees UK and NATO forces refine land-air coordination for Afghanistan

    The role of the Forward Air Controller (FAC) in coordinating such precise integration between air and land forces is vital and requires intensive…

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

  • HMS Gloucester sets sail for South Atlantic

    HMS Gloucester set sail for the South Atlantic this morning where for the next seven months she will take part in maritime security patrols and exercise with South American navies.

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

  • Kent cadets celebrate 100th anniversary on the Rock

    Over twenty Army cadets from various towns in Kent visited the Rock of Gibraltar recently as part of the Army Cadet Force's 150th anniversary celebrations.

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

  • Royal Navy trains refurbished Iraqi ship's crew

    Now repair work on the Iraqi Navy Ship (INS) Nasser has come to an end, Royal Navy personnel have been training the ship's crew so they can take her out to defend and patrol Iraq's territorial waters.

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

  • RAF continues to support Pakistan flood relief effort

    Britain is supporting the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to provide safe drinking water, hygiene kits, toilets, sewage clearance and waste…

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

  • Royal Marines protect Afghan people from Taliban intimidation

    As the Royal Marines of 40 Commando work hard to bring security to the population of Sangin in Helmand province they are often tasked to protect residents from Taliban intimidation and attack.

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

  • Female forces personnel face the 'Freedom Trail' in honour of WWII veteran

    In 1943 the most decorated woman of the Second World War made her escape from the Gestapo through the Pyrenees. Now female Armed Forces personnel will follow in her footsteps on a very special remembrance expedition.

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

  • Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan

    From medical evacuation and troop movements to resupply and ground attack, the men and women of the Joint Helicopter Force do it all.

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

  • Lessons from Helmand are honing skills of Army's top shots

    Up-to-the-minute lessons being brought back from southern Afghanistan's front lines are redefining marksmanship within the Army; changes brought into sharp focus during the 2010 Central Skill-at-Arms Meeting. Report by S…

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

  • Reservist RAF nurse completes first tour of Afghanistan

    A Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) nurse has returned to the UK after completing her first tour of Afghanistan where she managed several of the wards in the Camp Bastion hospital.

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

  • Veterans of Iraq operations invited to give views to inquiry

    Retired or serving Armed Forces personnel who deployed to Iraq have been invited to feed their views into the Iraq Inquiry by its Chairman, Sir John Chilcot, at a special event in Tidworth

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

  • British and Afghan troops keep Helmand highway open

    The key access road Route 601 is an important communications route that connects Lashkar Gah in Helmand with the city of Kandahar to the east…

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

  • Royal Navy staff help Afghan dogs

    Staff at HMS Raleigh's Triumph Squadron have recently donated money to help care for stray dogs and other animals in Afghanistan.

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

  • 2 LANCS take over new battle group area of operations

    2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) officially took control of a new battle group area of operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on the morning of Thursday 5 August 2010.

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

  • Aircraftman George the goat makes his debut

    Aircraftman George, a two-year-old Golden Guernsey-Boer goat, made his first appearance as the mascot of the Recruit Training Squadron at RAF Halton last week.

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

  • Jersey reservists swap island life for Helmand

    Two Territorial Army volunteers from Jersey Field Squadron have swapped civilian life on the channel island for the heat and dust of Helmand province, and are now working with the regular Army unit 21 Engineer Regiment.

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

  • Troops enjoy new facilities at RAF air passenger terminal

    RAF Brize Norton, the principal airbase for transporting troops to and from operations, has now finished £186,000 worth of improvements to its air passenger terminal, benefiting the 15,000 Service personnel that pass through…

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