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  • New Chief of the General Staff appointed

    Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Carter has been appointed as the next Chief of the General Staff.

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

  • Red Arrows fly the flag with new tailfin

    A new tailfin design has been unveiled on jets of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to celebrate its 50th display season.

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

  • Being an armed forces reservist

    Case studies on the benefits of being an armed forces reservist, for use in central or local government recruitment campaigns.

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  • Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

    A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week.

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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

  • 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

  • HMS Richmond hosts Anglo-Colombian conference

    The third annual Anglo-Colombian strategic defence conference has been held onboard HMS Richmond in Cartagena.

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

  • Armed Forces Minister views UK unmanned aerial systems

    Mark Francois toured RAF Waddington today to view the full scope of the UK's unmanned aerial systems capability.

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

  • Final Type 45 destroyer enters service early

    HMS Duncan, the Royal Navy's sixth Type 45 destroyer, has entered into service 4 months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan

    In October a bit of showbiz glitz and glamour came to Camp Bastion, with the arrival of X Factor judge and Take That star Gary Barlow.

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

  • Bakery provides festive treats for service personnel

    Thousands of armed forces personnel on operations this Christmas will be tucking into some festive favourites with help from a Crewe bakery.

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

  • Airborne medics put through their paces

    From infected insect bites to gunshot wounds, medics have been practising treating injuries they may have to deal with on operations.

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

  • New investment in Successor submarines

    The Defence Secretary has announced £79 million of investment in the next generation of Royal Navy submarines.

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

  • FA and Premier League launch historic Afghan football partnership

    David Cameron visits troops serving in Afghanistan and announces new Afghan football partnership.

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

  • Christmas message to defence personnel

    The Defence Secretary, the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Permanent Secretary have sent a Christmas message to all defence personnel.

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

  • New Defence College of Technical Training announced

    MOD has announced a £121 million contract for the first stage of work on a Defence College of Technical Training at Lyneham in Wiltshire.

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

  • Royal Navy flagship sails into Gibraltar

    Royal Navy flagship HMS Bulwark sailed into Gibraltar today, 6 December, on her way back to the UK.

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

  • Cadets and veterans debate at the House of Lords

    Cadets and veterans from across the UK came together last week to have their say on defence and remembrance at the House of Lords.

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

  • Behind the scenes at RAF Brize Norton

    A TV series, which starts this evening, gives a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes at the RAF's largest station, Brize Norton.

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

  • Army helps jobseekers towards employment

    A pioneering project in which the Army helps long-term jobseekers become more employable has begun this week.

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