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  • Ground-based air defence systems tested in Olympics security exercise

    The systems are being placed at six sites in and around London for testing with dummy missiles as part of Exercise Olympic Guardian. The nine…

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

  • Major exercise tests Olympics security preparations

    Exercise Olympic Guardian, which takes place on land, at sea and in the air in the London and Weymouth areas, will see a wide range of capabilities…

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

  • Navy crew help farmer injured in tractor accident

    HMS Gannet's duty Search and Rescue Sea King went to the aid of a farmer trapped beneath an overturned tractor last week.

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

  • Search and Rescue crews save seven sailors from stricken ship

    Search and Rescue helicopter crews from the Royal Navy and the RAF rescue seven people from a cargo vessel which ran aground in stormy weather in North Wales.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Household Cavalry fit for 2012 ceremonial duties

    The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has passed its annual inspection and been declared fit to perform in this year's state ceremonial events.

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

  • COBRA meeting on fuel contingencies

    COBRA discussed the range of contingency plans that the Government has been preparing in the event of a strike

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

  • Armed Forces train for Olympics air security

    Exercise Taurus Mountain 3 is putting airmen, soldiers and sailors through their paces in the skies over North Yorkshire. The exercise takes…

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

  • Military personnel announced as Olympic Torchbearers

    The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) confirmed places for those who will be carrying the Olympic Flame…

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

  • HMS Illustrious trains in tough Arctic conditions

    Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious is in the midst of Exercise Cold Response, based in the Arctic.

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

  • Royal Marines practise urban combat skills

    The Royal Marines, from X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, are preparing to take over as Britain’s ‘lead commando group’ - a high-readiness contingency…

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

  • Olympic security training continues with military aviation exercise

    Royal Air Force and Royal Navy aircraft are in operation over the skies of Yorkshire as part of a major training exercise to prepare for this year's Olympic Games.

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

  • Thames exercise prepares Marines for Olympic security role

    This week's Olympic security training exercise on the River Thames in London, which has involved nearly 100 Royal Marines joining up with police and has been designed to mitigate against potential threats during the sum…

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

  • 2012: New Year's Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    119 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year's Honours list.

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

  • Military support to 2012 Olympic Games announced

    The extent to which Britain's Armed Forces will support the security effort for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London was announced today

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

  • Navy's SAR helicopter battles blizzard to rescue stricken women

    A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter from HMS Gannet in Prestwick, Scotland, battled difficult conditions yesterday morning, Monday 5 December, to rescue a woman on the Isle of Arran.

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

  • Military and civilian health personnel honoured

    Military and civilian health personnel were honoured for their work at this year's Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards.

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

  • RAF airmen selected for GB bobsleigh squad

    Senior Aircraftman John Baines from RAF Leeming, Corporal Stu Benson from RAF Cosford, and Corporal Keith McLaughlin from RAF Boulmer have been…

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

  • Supporting civilian authority: what role for the Military?

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Year's busiest week for Culdrose Search and Rescue

    The search and rescue crews of 771 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) based at Culdrose in Cornwall have had their busiest week so far this year.

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

  • RAF in cliff-side driver rescue

    An RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) team yesterday helped rescue a woman who plunged towards a cliff edge in Cornwall in her car. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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