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  • Statement on Afghanistan

    The Secretary of State for Defence has delivered a quarterly oral statement on Afghanistan to the House of Commons.

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

  • Soldiers roar onto Salisbury Plain

    UK and NATO troops stepped up to the mark as they battled bad weather and treacherous conditions whilst training on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Busy year for military search and rescue

    Official government figures show that search and rescue bases RNAS Culdrose, HMS Gannet and RAF Valley are the top 3 busiest in the country.

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

  • Army band in 'farewell' fanfare

    The Royal Artillery Band has marked its historic departure from Woolwich with a musical parade.

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

  • Eric Pickles' update following the COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the 7 February COBR meeting he chaired on government action in response to the extreme weather.

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

  • Military support flood relief operation in Somerset

    Royal Marines are playing a key role in the cross-government and multi-agency relief efforts, supporting those affected by the flooding.

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

  • International Armoured Vehicles Conference

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Troops hone their skills on Salisbury Plain

    From rifles to rockets, soldiers experienced the entire spectrum of operational training whilst on a recent exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Afghan general visits Sandhurst

    Afghanistan's most senior general has visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the home of British Army officer training.

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

  • Government action taken to respond to floods and extreme weather

    Eric Pickles describes the action the government has taken in light of the recent floods and extreme weather.

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

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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

  • First flight trials of Taranis aircraft

    MOD and BAE Systems have revealed that the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle surpassed all expectations during its first flight trials.

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

  • Government and regulators meet to combat cyber threats to essential services

    Sector regulators, ministers and senior officials meet at a summit to discuss how to address cyber threats to crucial infrastructure.

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

  • Weapons and drugs seized in Afghanistan

    British-mentored Afghan police officers have seized 400 kilos of hashish during an operation in Helmand province.

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

  • Former forces to get help with housing

    Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, visits the Democratic Republic of Congo supporting unique opportunity for peace in 2014.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron's call with President Putin

    Conflict in Syria, Iran's nuclear programme and the Winter Olympic Games were discussed by the Prime Minister and Russia's President.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s Joint Press Conference with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier

    Foreign Secretary William Hague hosted German Foreign Minister Steinmeier today on his first official visit to London since his appointment.

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

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General

    The Prime Minister met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Downing Street this afternoon (3 February).

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

  • New surveillance system for Royal Navy aircraft carriers

    Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will get helicopter-borne early warning systems 18 months earlier than planned, saving £22 million.

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