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  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Visit of HMS Kent to Stavanger

    HMS Kent, a Type 23 frigate, visited Stavanger from 7 to 11 February.

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

  • Veterans' Transition Review has been published

    The report that examines the transition of service personnel into civilian life has been published by Lord Ashcroft today, 11 February.

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

  • 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

  • Anniversary of HALO Trust marked in Kosovo

    HALO Trust celebrated its 25th Anniversary at The National Museum of Kosovo.

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

  • Kosovo Lt Bekteshi Visits UK Defence Academy

    Lieutenant Bekteshi presented his perspective on the current situation in Kosovo during his visit to the UK

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

  • Armed forces help flood relief efforts

    More military personnel have been called on to support multi-agency flood relief operations.

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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

  • Armed forces going for gold

    Members of all 3 services are part of Team GB hoping to win medals at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Welsh ranges support troops' preparation for Afghanistan

    Soldiers of the Queen's Dragoon Guards have been preparing for a potential tour to Afghanistan with a live-firing exercise in west Wales.

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

  • UK and France agree closer defence co-operation

    The UK and France have agreed to strengthen defence co-operation following a summit at RAF Brize Norton today.

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

  • Air cadets' gliding school opens

    The RAF air cadets' national gliding school opens in Nottinghamshire today, Friday 31 January.

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

  • UK-France Summit 2014

    The UK-France Summit 2014 focused on co-operation on foreign affairs, defence and security, nuclear energy and space.

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

  • UK-France Summit: David Cameron and Francois Hollande press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande gave a joint press conference during the UK-France Summit 2014.

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

  • D-Day 70th anniversary

    The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations.

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