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  • Bombardier Stephen Gilbert dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Bombardier Stephen Raymond Gilbert, from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, died from wounds sustained in Afghanistan in hospital in Birmingham on Saturday 26 June…

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  • The Nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Over 350 events have been held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day - the annual opportunity for the Nation to show its support for all our Armed Forces.

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

  • HMS St Albans completes exercise in the Gulf

    Exercise Saif Ledge brought together units from the Kuwaiti, French and US navies as well as our own Royal Navy, and also included units from…

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

  • Military covenant to be enshrined in law

    On a visit to HMS Ark Royal, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged his support for the Armed Forces by announcing that the military covenant will be made law.

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

  • Latest counter-IED equipment showcased

    Tackling improvised explosive devices was top of the agenda at the MOD's Defence Equipment and Support showcase DVD event this year.

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

  • MOD unveils future industry arrangements for Defence estate

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the shape of its future commercial plans for the Defence estate across the UK.

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

  • US forces move into Kajaki as Royal Marines increase presence in Sangin

    ISAF has today announced that British forces in Afghanistan have handed responsibility for security in the town of Kajaki in northern Helmand province to US forces.

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

  • Military reservists proudly wear their uniforms to work

    Up and down the country, people from every walk of life will be turning up for work in military clothing, representing reservists from the Royal…

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

  • Colour Sergeant Martyn Horton, Lance Corporal David Ramsden, Private Alex Isaac and Private Douglas Halliday killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Martyn Simon Horton, Lance Corporal David Andrew Ramsden, Private Douglas Niall Halliday and Private Alex Isaac were killed in a vehicle incid…

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  • Thousands honour 11 Light Brigade in Winchester

    The people of the city of Winchester turned out in their thousands yesterday to pay tribute to the men and women of 11 Light Brigade at the biggest homecoming parade of its kind since the start of operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox comments on General McChrystal

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken to the media about yesterday's resignation of General Stanley McChrystal from his post as Commander of US and NATO coalition forces in Afghanistan.

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

  • HMS Daring completes first FOST training

    The Royal Navy's HMS Daring, the most advanced warship in the world, has passed her first test of teamwork under simulated battle and emergency conditions.

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

  • Imjin gets new facility to brief front-line NATO forces

    Defence Estates (DE) has built a new eco-friendly briefing facility at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), one of NATO's front-line high readiness forces.

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

  • Sergeant Steven William Darbyshire killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Steven William Darbyshire from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 23 June 201…

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  • RAF helicopter crews train for Afghanistan in Jordanian desert

    Royal Air Force helicopter crews have been training in the Jordanian desert for the first time in preparation for operations in Afghanistan and to develop relations with the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

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

  • RAF help provide medical care for Afghan villagers

    The visit was led by the 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, United States Marine Corps (USMC), but also comprised RAF Police and RAF Regiment…

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

  • Stabilisation planning for Operation MOSHTARAK

    Johann Jones, an American Stabilisation Advisor currently deployed in the Marjah district of Helmand, returned to 1 Palace Street on 16 June to give a seminar on "Stabilisation Planning for Operation MOSHTARAK".

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

  • Dr Fox and General Parker - 300th fatality must not cloud our judgement

    Dr Liam Fox said: “When the Prime Minister asked me to take on the job of Defence Secretary, the first question I asked myself was should…

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

  • Royal Marines compose tribute to Wootton Bassett

    The new concert march is called simply ‘Wootton Bassett’ after the town where repatriation convoys carrying UK Service personnel who have died…

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

  • Team chosen to relocate King's Troop to Woolwich

    Defence Estates (DE) has awarded construction company Morgan Sindall the contract to relocate the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from St John's Wood to Woolwich.

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