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  • RAF Leuchars welcomes the Typhoon

    The Typhoon is the RAF’s most advanced multi-role combat aircraft and entered operational service in 2007. On Monday, 6 September, the stand…

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

  • Army Foundation College prepares future force

    The Army Foundation College at Harrogate is building on its success to help train the leaders of the future. Report by Joe Clapson.

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

  • Deputy PM confirms Mull of Kintyre helicopter disaster inquiry

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today confirmed a new independent legal inquiry into the 1994 Mull of Kintyre helicopter disaster.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Reservist photographer puts Afghanistan in focus

    A London-based TA soldier and freelance photographer currently deployed in Afghanistan has discovered that there is far more to the war-torn country and its people than he had realised.

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

  • Defence Reform Unit starts work

    Lord Levene, a former Chief of Defence Procurement and now Chairman of Lloyd's of London, yesterday chaired the inaugural meeting of the steering group overseeing the Defence Reform Review.

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

  • Oil painting records RLC unit's previous achievements as they prepare for further challenges

    On the eve of deploying back to Afghanistan members of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), have received an oil painting commemorating their previous contribution to the campaign in Helmand.

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

  • Mastiff protects soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand

    British soldiers have escaped unharmed after the Mastiff vehicle they were travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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

  • Rare Battle of Britain aircraft to be restored by RAF Museum

    A rare German wartime bomber which was discovered on the Goodwin Sands in the English Channel 70 years after it was shot down during the Battle of Britain is to be restored by the Royal Air Force Museum.

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

  • British engineers help locals rebuild Helmand 'Stabilisation Bridge'

    Local people had expressed their concerns to the Scots Guards over the state of the old bridge, which had serious cracks running the length …

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

  • Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates

    Personnel from 820 Naval Air Squadron, including aircrew and engineers and their Merlin helicopter, will be embarked on Royal Fleet Auxiliary…

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

  • Iron Fist Brigade in huge Canada army exercise

    20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) is currently taking part in a huge army exercise in Canada, to help prepare them for their deployment to Afghanistan next year.

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

  • Lance Corporal Joseph McFarlane Pool killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Joseph McFarlane Pool of The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 Septembe…

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  • Captain Andrew Griffiths dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Andrew Griffiths, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS), died on Sunday 5 September 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, B…

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  • Defence Secretary meets his French counterpart

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox is in Paris to meet with his French counterpart Defence Minister Hervé Morin to discuss issues including NATO reform and the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade are ready for Helmand

    Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade will be the next to deploy to the heart of Helmand province and every effort has been made to ensure one of the UK's prime rapid reaction forces is ready for the challenge ahead. Rep…

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

  • Two RAF squadrons work together to protect Kandahar

    While the GR4 Tornados of II (Army Cooperation) Squadron protected the Afghan people and coalition troops, II Squadron RAF Regiment Gunners protected the airfield in Kandahar.

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

  • Desert Rats boost leukaemia charity's life-saving bid

    More than 200 soldiers from 7th Armoured Brigade (the Desert Rats) have come out in force to register as potential new bone marrow donors with leukaemia charity Anthony Nolan.

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

  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Warrant Officer helps make Mastiff a Helmand hero

    Discuss the pros and cons of the British Army’s Mastiff armoured patrol vehicle with serving soldiers and you would be hard pushed to find any…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister promotes TA soldier in Helmand

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg surprised Private Catherine Graham during his visit to Afghanistan this week when he promoted her to Lance Corporal.

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