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  • RAF Reaper pilots gain wings

    The UK's first airmen officially qualified to fly remotely-piloted air systems have graduated in the USA.

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

  • UK Forces broadcasting contract begins

    The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has started a new contract to deliver television and radio programmes to the UK Armed Forces.

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

  • Funding to Somalia

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development have published an infographic showing how UK aid to Somalia is helping the country.

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

  • Joint Forces Command reaches full operating capability

    A new military command, established to improve the way MOD prepares for and conducts operations, reaches full operating capability today.

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

  • Last Type 42 destroyer returns from final deployment

    HMS Edinburgh, the Royal Navy's last remaining Type 42 destroyer, returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment last week.

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

  • New facilities for soldiers build opportunity for civilian homes

    The MOD has announced that it will invest in better facilities for service men and women in Kent, as a result of freeing up surplus Defence land to create up to 1,200 new homes.

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  • Adoption of Arms Trade Treaty welcomed by Prime Minister Cameron

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • "This is not failure. We will have the Arms Trade Treaty."

    UK Statement on the Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty delivered by Ambassador Jo Adamson.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remains determined to secure Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary signals UK’s continued commitment to securing an Arms Trade Treaty following failure to reach consensus in the United Nations.

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

  • UK and US service chiefs discuss future strategic challenges

    This week, Britain's most senior military chiefs met with their US counterparts as a group, bringing them together as a Combined Chiefs of Staff Committee for the first time since 1948.

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

  • UK and Italian recon forces train together

    The eyes and ears of the British Army's rapid reaction force have been tested on a tough training exercise with their Italian counterparts.

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

  • George Medal for Royal Marines winchman

    A Royal Marines helicopter winchman who saved the lives of 2 stranded yachtsmen, has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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

  • British troops support Mali training mission

    British troops have arrived in Mali to assist in the training of the Malian military as part of a European Union Training Mission.

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

  • RAF and Navy helicopters assist weather-stricken communities

    Military helicopter crews are providing essential search and rescue and aid services to UK communities afflicted by recent harsh weather.

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

  • Future of UK helicopter search and rescue agreed

    The Department for Transport has announced the signing of a £1.6 billion contract to provide the UK's search and rescue helicopter services.

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

  • Protecting the public from terrorism

    The government has published its annual report on work to protect the UK from terrorism

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

  • UK stealth fighters base announced

    The UK's Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced today.

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

  • Forces unite to save injured fisherman

    A Royal Navy warship joined RAF and RNLI rescue crews to retrieve an injured crewman from a French trawler in the Irish Sea last Thursday.

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

  • UK priorities in Yemen

    The UK is taking a leading role in coordinating international support for President Hadi to implement reform and tackle instability.

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

  • Arctic Convoy and Bomber Command veterans honoured

    Second World War veterans of the Arctic Convoys and Bomber Command were today decorated for their heroic actions.

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