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  • Armed Forces support centre opens in the East Midlands

    A new support centre for veterans and their families has opened its doors in Beeston, Nottingham.

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

  • Double first for French and British fast jet pilots

    Two pilots, one from the RAF and one from the French Air Force, have achieved a 'double first' by qualifying to fly each other's current fast jet aircraft.

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

  • Bringing home the fallen

    Ian Carr reports on the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre, whose role it is to bring home fallen British Service personnel.

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

  • RAF Police investigate alleged child sex offences at former base

    Historic allegations of sex abuse at a former RAF base in Berlin are being investigated by the RAF Police Special Investigations and Intelligence Branch.

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

  • New bow fitted to Queen Elizabeth carrier

    Assembly of the front end of the new Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has been completed today.

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

  • French cadets face UK Army training

    The Army's largest brigade has played host to a group of French officer cadets to give them a taste of British military training.

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

  • Bridge for Queen Elizabeth carrier moves to Rosyth

    The forward island of the first of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers today began its journey to Scotland to join the rest of the ship.

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

  • Professor Robin Grimes appointed as Foreign Office Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Robin Grimes has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, starting in February 2013.

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

  • UK military personnel mark anniversary of Queen's accession

    Members of the Armed Forces yesterday commemorated the 61st anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's accession to the throne.

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

  • International defence engagement strategy published

    A new strategy has been published outlining how international defence engagement will be better focused towards contributing to wider government objectives.

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

  • Foreign Secretary re-affirms UK’s support for Falkland Islands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today met Jan Cheek and Dick Sawle of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Lighting the way to bright hangars and low bills at RAF Benson

    Maintenance staff at a front line RAF helicopter base are enjoying a better working environment thanks to new lighting that not only brightens their working day but also saves energy and money.

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  • HMS Cattistock heads for the Med

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has set sail on a four-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Treating PTSD in the Armed Forces

    How eye pupil movement is helping Service personnel fight the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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

  • Royal Navy warship hosts NATO delegates in Qatar

    During a routine port visit on patrol in the Middle East, Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth hosted representatives of NATO members.

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

  • Miniature surveillance helicopters help protect front line troops

    British troops in Afghanistan are the first to use state-of-the-art handheld nano surveillance helicopters.

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

  • UK-France relationship strong in Mali operation

    UK operations in support of the French military in Mali are continuing from Evreux Air Base near Paris.

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

  • Marine receives Military Cross for bravery under fire

    A Royal Marine who rescued a severely wounded colleague in Afghanistan while under enemy fire has been presented with a Military Cross.

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

  • Navy pilots swap Afghan desert for Norway snow

    Personnel from the Commando Helicopter Force have been getting firmly entrenched in freezing Arctic Circle conditions.

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

  • Friends of Yemen: questions and answers

    More information about the Friends of Yemen and aims for the meeting on 7 March in London.

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