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  • MOD orders more Starstreak missiles

    The Ministry of Defence is to buy 200 extra missiles as part of a multi-million-pound deal announced today by the Prime Minister.

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

  • End of British military flying in Germany

    The last 1 Regiment Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter has left Gütersloh in Germany, marking the end of British military flying in the country.

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

  • UK and Romania Renew Strategic Partnership

    UK & Romania to set up dialogue on energy, promote removal of barriers to EU digital single market and cooperation on freedom of movement.

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

  • Mental health app now available on Android

    A successful mental health support app has been released on Android devices for Armed Forces personnel wherever they are across the world.

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

  • Royal Navy warship makes drugs bust

    Sailors from HMS Lancaster have seized cannabis and cocaine with a street value of nearly £58 million while on operations in the Caribbean.

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

  • Royal Marines on exercise in Ghana

    Forty-nine Royal Marines commandos have taken part in a week-long jungle training package in Ghana.

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

  • Army photographic competition 2013 winners announced

    Corporal Jamie Peters from the Royal Logistic Corps has been given the top prize at this year's Army photographic competition.

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

  • Defence Attache receives award

    Defence Attaché in Albania, Lieutenant Colonel Philip Osment received an award "For Distinguished Services” from the Albanian Ministry of Defence, at the end of his mission in Albania.

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

  • Active Eagle puts Paras through their paces

    From helicopter assaults to dealing with public disturbances, the British Army's rapid reaction force is ready for action.

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

  • Dutch marines exercise on Salisbury Plain

    Members of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps (RNLMC) have joined Dutch Army gunners to train on Salisbury Plain.

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  • New Scotland analysis paper on Defence

    Scotland benefits from every single pound spent on UK defence, a new Scotland analysis programme paper makes clear.

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

  • UK Visa Centre opens in Erbil

    The UK Prime Ministers Trade Envoy, Lord Marland and the Kurdistan Regional Governments Interior Minister Abdul-Karim Sinjari open a new Visa Centre in Erbil.

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

  • Protecting helicopters against hostile fire

    MOD is looking to industry for innovative ways to counter potential threats to UK military helicopters from ground-based weapons.

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

  • HMS Daring in Australia for International Fleet Review

    A large British presence is in Sydney for the celebration of 100 years since the Australian Navy first entered Sydney Harbour.

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

  • FCO Permanent Under Secretary Q&A on life and work in the FCO

    Do you have a question about working as a diplomat in the 21st Century? Ask the Head of the UK Diplomatic Service

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

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck completed

    The flight deck of the first of the Navy's new aircraft carriers is now finished, with the last 2 sections added to HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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

  • Best and Brightest Required to Lead the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Supporting introduction of a new system for selecting and training young officers as part of the defence reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

  • Royal Marines on exercise in Albania

    Royal Marines from 42 Commando have travelled to NATO ally Albania for a week-long exercise with the country's armed forces.

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

  • Army reserves train on Salisbury Plain

    Army reserve soldiers from the Royal Wessex Yeomanry are this week training with Challenger 2 tanks on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • We Were There: Black History Month

    There is a rich history of racial diversity in the Armed Forces of the British Crown which can be traced back over several centuries.

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