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  • Let the Invictus Games begin

    Tickets for Prince Harry's international sporting event go on sale this Friday, 16 May.

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

  • The path to changing Defence

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond delivered a speech at the Reform Annual Dinner in London on Tuesday 13 May.

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

  • HMS Dragon arrives in Cardiff

    With HMS Dragon's arrival in Cardiff, and the 2014 NATO Summit around the corner, the spotlight is on Wales.

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

  • 'Veterans First' wins mental health award

    A MOD partnership mental health team has been recognised for their efforts in supporting our armed forces and their families.

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

  • Statement on ICC preliminary examination into Iraq allegations

    The International Criminal Court is looking at allegations of historic detainee abuse in Iraq. Attorney General responds for the government.

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

  • National strategy for maritime security

    The UK's national strategy for maritime security has been launched today (13 May 2014).

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

  • £1.1 billion defence estate contracts awarded

    Three estate maintenance contracts with a combined value of £1.1 billion have been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

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  • Mental health awareness app for veterans

    A free, unique mental health awareness app is available for armed forces veterans to download.

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

  • Britain closes final forward base in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has visited Afghanistan to mark the latest milestone in the drawdown of UK forces.

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

  • World-class medical services for UK armed forces

    A centre of excellence for defence medical training has been formally dedicated in Staffordshire.

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

  • Women in combat roles

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced that a review into whether women can serve in combat roles has been brought forward.

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

  • Troops launch onto Salisbury Plain

    Soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment have spent 2 weeks training on Salisbury Plain in preparation for a major exercise in Canada.

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  • Not your average training course

    Reservists from 6th Battalion The Rifles spent 2 weeks in Cyprus on one of the biggest exercises for regular and reservist army personnel.

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

  • Brigade prepares for final Afghanistan tour

    Service men and women have been showcasing their work ahead of the last historic mission.

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

  • We must look for new and innovative ways to increase effectiveness of resolution 1540

    UK Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction – Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Resolution 1540

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

  • Training exercise affirms military strength in Afghanistan

    The Afghan National Army (ANA) in Kabul has taken part in a huge training exercise carried out across miles of desert.

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

  • Liverpool Football Club supports UK forces

    Premiership side becomes the first football club to show its support for the UK armed forces by signing the corporate covenant.

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

  • Statement by NATO Foreign Ministers

    Statement issued by NATO Foreign Ministers after their meeting at NATO HQ on 1 April 2014

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

  • Female submariners make history

    Three women have become the first females to serve in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.

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

  • UK troops arrive in Estonia for training exercise

    British troops have deployed to Estonia to take part in a multinational training exercise.

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