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  • Dambusters to be first Lightning II squadron

    The Royal Air Force's famous 'Dambusters' will be the first operational UK squadron to use the Lightning II aircraft.

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

  • Outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff honoured at farewell ceremony

    Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards formally handed over to his successor General Sir Nicholas Houghton today, 18 July.

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

  • Cadet volunteers to receive Queen's Award

    An Army Cadet Force has been recognised for the difference they make to young people's lives with the UK's highest award for volunteers.

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

  • Cyprus military bases soft facilities management partner sought

    The procurement of a new contract to deliver a range of soft facilities management services to 6 military bases in Cyprus has been launched.

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  • Foreign Affairs Council: 22 July

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the 22 July Foreign Affairs Council agenda.

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

  • Projectile management

    Keeping MOD's shelves stocked with the right amount of bombs, bullets, grenades and explosives is a skilled balancing act.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 12 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on plain packaging, Sir Bob Kerslake, Trident, school lunches, outsourcing and taxes.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.

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

  • Written ministerial statement on the Trident Alternatives Review

    The Prime Minister announced the publication of the Trident Alternatives Review on 16 July 2013.

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

  • Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen begins to say goodbye

    A series of farewell events to mark the closure of Joint Headquarters (JHQ) Rheindahlen has begun with a reception and musical ceremony.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty update

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on progress on the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Soldiers take part in award-winning archaeology project

    An award-winning project which uses archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers is continuing its success on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Airborne medics learn casualty extraction skills

    Airborne medics have been learning how a fire brigade extracts casualties from damaged vehicles in preparation for Exercise Askari Serpent.

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

  • UK residency rules for Armed Forces recruits

    The government has announced that UK residency rules for new Armed Forces recruits have been reviewed.

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

  • Best of Royal Navy photography awarded

    Royal Navy photographers that deploy worldwide have been recognised at the annual Peregrine Trophy awards in London.

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

  • British and French troops in bridging master class

    UK airborne engineers joined French paratroopers on a bridge building exercise to prepare them to respond to urgent operations worldwide.

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

  • Start-up loans changes benefit ex-Service personnel

    Ex-Service personnel will be some of the first to benefit from removing the age limit on start-up loans.

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

  • First Navy aircrew begin training on Wildcat

    The Royal Navy has begun training the first aircrew to fly its next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat.

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

  • Westminster honours RAF support to Mali

    A VIP reception has been held at the Palace of Westminster to honour the RAF's support to the French forces fighting insurgents in Mali.

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

  • Rare moth thriving at Northern Ireland training centre

    One of the UK's rarest moths is thriving in the heart of a military training area in Northern Ireland, according to a recent survey.

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