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  • Afghan, British and Danish troops help improve security around Gereshk

    Work by elements of Task Force Helmand and local Afghan National Army units over recent weeks has helped bring increased security to Gereshk in central Helmand.

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

  • Flag ceremony marks new command and control structure in southern Afghanistan

    Changes to the command and control of ISAF forces in southern Afghanistan that sees the current Regional Command (South) split in two come into force today, Tuesday 1 June 2010.

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

  • Marine Scott Gregory Taylor killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Scott Gregory Taylor, from Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 30 May 2010.

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  • Steelbacks honoured for Afghan deployment

    Hundreds of people gathered on the streets of Bury St Edmunds last week to honour soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment on their return from a six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • New Defence Ministers - responsibilities confirmed

    The full titles and responsibilities of each minister have now been confirmed.

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

  • Corporal Stephen Paul Curley killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Stephen Paul Curley from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 26 May 2010.

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

  • HMS Monmouth leads Dunkirk commemoration

    HMS Monmouth has acted as an escort to a flotilla of small ships to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkirk.

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

  • HMS Somerset deploys to the Gulf

    The Type 23 frigate was seen off by friends and family of the crew from her homeport of Devonport, Plymouth, on Wednesday 26 May 2010, as she…

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

  • 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation (1940)

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Troops enjoy England international at Wembley

    More than 1,000 troops, including soldiers, sailors, airmen and Royal Marines, enjoyed a night of international football at Wembley Stadium thanks to Tickets for Troops.

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

  • Gunner Zak Cusack killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Gunner Zak Cusack from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (South), was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 26 May 201…

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  • Death of Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Moran

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Moran.

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  • Lord Astor and Peter Luff MP confirmed as new Parliamentary Under Secretaries of State for Defence

    Lord Astor of Hever and Peter Luff MP have been confirmed as new Parliamentary under Secretaries of State for Defence.

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

  • Marines motor workshop strikes gold

    The project, commissioned by the Royal Naval Estates Organisation (RNEO) who identified the requirement for a new workshop and servicing bay…

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

  • Tractors handed out to Afghan farmers in Nad 'Ali

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (1 LANCS) have handed out 20 new tractors to farming co-operatives in the Nad 'Ali region of Helmand province.

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

  • Soldier from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (South), was killed in Helmand today, Wednesday 26 May 2010.

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

  • Corporal Stephen Paul Curley killed in Afghanistan

    With sadness the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Stephen Paul Curley from 40 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 26 May 2010.

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  • Secretary of State for Defence visits the Royal Navy in Bahrain

    During the visit, Dr Liam Fox, accompanied by Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, and Her Majesty’s Ambassador Mr…

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

  • Busiest 24 hours for HMS Gannet's search and rescue team

    Going on call at 0900hrs on the morning of Wednesday 19 May, the crew of Lieutenant George ‘Logie’ Baird (aircraft captain and pilot), Lieutenant…

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

  • New Lynx helicopters boost air support in Afghanistan

    Upgraded Army Lynx Mk9A helicopters have arrived for use in Afghanistan after being shipped from the UK, and are already being put to good use.

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