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  • Ambassador plants poppies in Oslo for First World War Centenary

    The British Ambassador, Defence Attaché and Anglican chaplain planted poppies at the embassy to bloom for the First World War Centenary.

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

  • D-Day veterans meet today's paratroopers

    Veterans who parachuted into battle on D-Day have met paratroopers preparing for a commemorative jump onto the same fields 70 years later.

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

  • Red Arrows begin 50th display season

    The Royal Air Force aerobatic display team have donned their red flying suits for the start of their landmark 50th year in the air.

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

  • Ration packs spiced up

    Armed forces ration packs are being given a kick with the introduction of a new hot sauce, created by a former submariner.

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

  • "Kosovo is recognised by over half of the UN Member States"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Michael Tatham of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council meeting on Kosovo

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

  • RAF's new surveillance aircraft takes to the skies

    A Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft has been flown in UK airspace by an RAF aircrew for the first time.

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

  • The importance of Europe in NATO's maritime work

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has delivered a speech at the annual meeting of the Chiefs of European Navies in Portsmouth.

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

  • Essex soldiers and their families get new homes

    Soldiers and their families in Colchester are enjoying an improved lifestyle thanks to new military housing.

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  • Cutting the mustard

    A new technique to detect chemical warfare agents using white mustard plants has been developed.

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

  • D-Day commemorations commence

    Ceremonies to mark the start of the 70th anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings have taken place this week.

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

  • Defence estate strategic business partner contract

    The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the private sector partner it intends to bring in to help improve the running of its estate.

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  • Search for 4 British sailors

    Earlier this morning, the Ministry of Defence sent a military aircraft to join the search and rescue effort for the missing British sailors.

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

  • UK joins new space partnership

    The UK has joined forces with Australia, Canada and the US to share expertise and resources dedicated to space operations.

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

  • FA Cup final duties for service personnel

    Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley was a big occasion for 6 lucky servicemen.

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

  • Artful enters the water

    Britain's third £1 billion Astute Class nuclear submarine, Artful, was lowered into the water at Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday, 17 May.

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

  • Le Prince de Galles et La Duchesse de Cornouailles en Normandie les 5 et 6 juin 2014

    Leurs Altesses Royales Le Prince de Galles et La Duchesse de Cornouailles prendront part à un certain nombre de cérémonies de commémoration du 70e anniversaire du débarquement en Normandie

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

  • Prime Minister meets Army Reserve soldiers in Scotland

    David Cameron has been meeting soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland and got an insight into being an army reservist.

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

  • Welsh training area supports troops' Afghanistan preparation

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Rifles have been preparing for a deployment to Kabul later this year at the Caerwent Training Area.

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  • Working together to maximise benefits of NATO Summit in Wales

    The UK and Welsh governments have emphasised the importance of working together to deliver a successful NATO Summit.

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

  • Armed forces at the Commonwealth Games

    Members of the armed forces will help keep the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games safe and secure.

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