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  • British and French attack helicopters build strong partnership

    The working relationship between the British and French Army's attack helicopters has taken off during a major military exercise.

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

  • The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh meet Headley Court heroes

    The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh yesterday, 2 May, visited patients at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court.

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

  • Ray Winstone supports Armed Forces Day

    London-born actor Ray Winstone has recently helped to update the Armed Forces Day promotional television and radio broadcasts.

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

  • Indian experience for British soldiers

    One hundred British soldiers have spent the last 4 weeks training with the Indian Army in the mountains of Belgaum in southern India.

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

  • UK and French army medics rise to challenge

    British and French military medics have trained to deploy together on operations around the world during a major exercise in Scotland.

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

  • Defence Cooperation – UK Welcomes France’s Defence White Paper

    UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries welcomed France’s Defence White Paper, which sets out its vision for French Armed Forces.

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

  • New mental health support app for Service personnel

    A new iPhone app has been launched to provide serving Armed Forces personnel with mental health support and information.

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

  • Upgraded Royal Navy sports facilities unveiled

    An upgraded suite of sports facilities has been unveiled at HMS Temeraire in Portsmouth today, Friday 26 April.

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

  • British and French troops jump into Joint Warrior

    British and French paratroopers yesterday parachuted into Exercise Joint Warrior in Scotland.

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

  • Significant milestone for defence acquisition reform

    The final assessment phase in a programme that could lead to the overhaul of MOD's equipment and support management commences today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens new British Embassy in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has travelled to Somalia to open the new British Embassy in Mogadishu.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Sandhurst wins international competition

    British Army officer cadets have claimed victory in a prestigious military skills competition held at the US Military Academy at West Point.

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

  • Naval duo recreate Shackleton rescue

    A Royal Marine and a Petty Officer were part of the first team to successfully recreate the famous Antarctic explorer's 1916 rescue mission.

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

  • First World War soldiers finally laid to rest

    The remains of 2 First World War soldiers have finally been laid to rest nearly 100 years after they were killed in action.

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

  • Royal Horse Artillery fire 41-gun salute for Queen's birthday

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park yesterday, 22 April, in honour of the Queen's 87th birthday.

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

  • NATO Condemns North Korean Nuclear Weapons Programme

    Statement by NATO Foreign Ministers on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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

  • New commander for Joint Forces Command

    Joint Forces Command (JFC) has welcomed a new commanding officer following its recent move to full operating capability.

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

  • RAF airlift Britain's first jet fighter to new home

    A Chinook helicopter airlifted one of the RAF's historic aircraft to a new jet museum yesterday, Monday 22 April.

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

  • UK-US defence equipment cooperation

    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