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  • Pop stars launch Poppy Appeal

    A pop concert for Armed Forces families will kick off the Poppy Appeal 2013 today.

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

  • Army reservists train in Denmark

    Army Reserve soldiers from 7th Battalion The Rifles recently crossed the North Sea to take part in Exercise Viking Star with Danish forces.

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

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • RAF photographic competition 2013

    Stunning imagery from this year's Royal Air Force photographic competition has been unveiled.

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

  • Military students learn valuable lessons

    Military students gathered on Salisbury Plain recently to learn how a British Army division is deployed.

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  • Reserve soldiers on Exercise Southern Bluebell

    Army reservists from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) have spent the weekend training on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Syria ministerial meeting in London

    Foreign Secretary announces ‘London 11’ Foreign Ministers to meet in London on 22 October to discuss Syria crisis and Geneva II.

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

  • London Army reservists train in Cyprus

    Soldiers from the Honourable Artillery Company have deployed to Cyprus for a gruelling exercise designed to test their military skills.

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

  • New disabled ski team unveiled

    The Combined Services Disabled Ski Team 2013/14 squad has been announced and includes a skier tipped for paralympic glory.

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

  • Have you got what it takes to be a reserve?

    Army Reserve units will be in Edinburgh this Saturday, 19 October, to show the public what they are all about.

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

  • Military medical techniques saving lives at home

    A lifesaving process, inspired by military practices, has been introduced by a UK major trauma centre to treat critically ill patients.

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

  • MOD seeks ideas to preserve HMS Illustrious

    MOD is looking for ideas on how best to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers.

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

  • Air forces take to the skies

    British and French jets have been practising their flying skills in the skies above northern England as part of Exercise Capable Eagle.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes EU enlargement package

    Mr Lidington says enlargement is an EU success story. A credible conditions-based approach ensures stability, security and prosperity.

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

  • Lance Corporal James Brynin killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal James Brynin of the Intelligence Corps was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Tuesday 15 October 2013.

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  • Scotland analysis: defence

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Reservist soldiers train in urban warfare

    Territorial Army soldiers spent the weekend taking part in Exercise Wyvern Tempest on the Salisbury Plain Training Area.

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

  • Army reserves coming to a city centre near you

    Territorial Army (TA) units will be visiting city centres across the UK this autumn to showcase the opportunities available to reservists.

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

  • Hillary Clinton awarded Chatham House Prize

    William Hague spoke about Hillary Clinton's remarkable contribution as an international stateswoman during the Chatham House award ceremony.

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

  • Track system completed at UK's largest training area

    Soldiers have helped to complete a network of tracks across the UK's largest military training area.

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