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  • Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

    UK military pilots have been involved in the second round of vertical night landings at sea of the new F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft.

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

  • Flight Lieutenant William Wales completes RAF Search and Rescue duties

    The Duke of Cambridge has completed his tour of duty with the Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley.

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

  • More Foxhound vehicles for British Army

    The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract.

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

  • Military helicopter support contract awarded

    The MOD has awarded a £367 million contract to provide engine maintenance for 2 of the UK's military helicopter fleets.

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

  • New armour research and development centre announced

    A new partnership between MOD and industry will develop the UK's first centre of excellence for ceramic armour development.

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

  • This joint exercise establishes and consolidates friendship and cooperation between our two armed forces.

    The President of the Republic of Albania, Bujar Nishani, gave a speech during his visit at the “Albanian Lion” exercise.

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

  • "Albanian Lion 2013 " enables our British and Albanian soldiers to test and improve their skills in challenging conditions

    British Ambassador Nicholas Cannon speech at the opening of "Albanian Lion 2013" Training press conference.

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

  • Paras take infantry masterclass at STANTA

    Troops from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) have been sharpening their skills in a major training exercise.

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  • Press briefing: morning 10 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet meeting and Syria.

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

  • Albanian Lion 2013: impressive UK capability

    The third annual exercise represented a significant increase in both the scope of the deployment and engagement with the Albanian military

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt underlines UK’s support for Yemen at crucial time in its political transition.

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

  • London reservists hone military skills

    Troops from the London Regiment, the capital's only Army Reserve infantry regiment, are being tested in a gruelling battle exercise.

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

  • Royal Navy missile contract sustains 500 UK jobs

    A new naval air defence system that can intercept and destroy enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250 million contract.

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

  • Royal Navy air squadron reformed to fly new jets

    A historic naval air squadron is to be resurrected as the first Royal Navy formation to fly the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

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

  • Reserve soldiers train in Croatia

    Army Reserve soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have been taking part in Exercise Sava Star in Croatia.

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

  • Last chance to nominate Millies heroes

    Nominations for this year's Sun Military Awards close on Monday 9 September, so make sure you put your heroes forward for consideration.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 5 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Syria, Universal Credit, sex education and the German Chancellor.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 3 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Syria, lobbying, the economy, legal aid and judicial reviews.

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

  • Royal Marines launch amphibious raid on abandoned submarine base

    Royal Marines of 42 Commando have been hard at work in Albania training in amphibious assault at a former Cold War submarine base.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 4 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Syria, the Border Force, tax and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA).

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