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  • DIO delivers bonnie Service homes on the Clyde

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has improved the quality of life for more than 270 military families in Scotland by delivering a multi-million programme of internal and external upgrades to Forces’ homes close …

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  • New Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has succeeded General Sir Nicholas Houghton as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • Royal approval for Army Air Corps

    Reservists and regular soldiers have been honoured by the Prince of Wales for their service operating the Army's helicopters in Afghanistan.

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

  • Armed Forces Day

    With just 50 days to go, preparations are in full swing ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June.

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

  • "Terrorism continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security"

    Statement delivered by UK Ambassador Philip Parham, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council meeting on briefings by Chairmen of Subsidiary Bodies of the Security Council.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 9 May 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on childcare, Lynton Crosby, the economy, Russia and Syria, and IPSA.

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

  • PM tours new RAF accommodation

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Defence Minister Mark Francois conducted a welfare and housing visit at RAF Brize Norton on Friday 3 May.

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

  • Armed Forces support State Opening of Parliament

    More than 1,000 members of the Armed Forces played a role in the State Opening of Parliament yesterday, 8 May, as crowds lined the streets.

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

  • Warships in London for Battle of Atlantic commemorations

    Three Royal Navy warships are in London to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

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

  • Close fight decides Army Boxing Championship title

    The boxers of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have narrowly clung onto the Army Major Units Boxing Championship title.

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

  • Multinational reservists rise to the challenge

    Armed Forces volunteers from around the globe visited the UK this bank holiday weekend for an annual military skills competition.

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

  • British and Afghan troops destroy insurgent explosives cache

    British and Afghan soldiers have destroyed a significant insurgent bomb cache in Helmand province.

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

  • UK, US and France joint statement on situation in Libya

    The governments of France, United States and United Kingdom have made a joint statement on the situation in Libya.

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

  • Defence reform legislation included in Queen's Speech 2013

    Her Majesty The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming parliamentary year.

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

  • UK minehunter heads for the Med

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury sailed from Portsmouth yesterday, 7 May, for a 4-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • FCO Minister's speech to Security in Complex Environments Group

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds recognised Security in Complex Environments Group’s engagement on raising standards, and human rights.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh leaves for her final voyage around the UK

    The last of the Royal Navy's Type 42 destroyers HMS Edinburgh has slipped her lines at Portsmouth to begin her final voyage around the UK.

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

  • Fusiliers hand Helmand checkpoint to Afghan Police

    British soldiers of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have handed Afghan security forces control of a checkpoint in Helmand province.

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

  • Somalia Conference 2013: PM details help for new government

    The Prime Minister has today set out how more can be done to help the Somali government at a co-hosted conference in London.

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

  • High Commissioner’s speech at HMS Argyll reception

    HE Mrs Marianne Young spoke at the cocktail function on board the navy frigate HMS Argyll, which called on the Walvis Bay port in May.

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