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  • MOD secures trio of planning approvals

    MOD has secured 3 major planning approvals that will allow the sale of surplus military facilities in the south of England.

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

  • Reserves in FA Community Shield ceremony

    Armed Forces reservists took part in match ceremonies for the Football Association (FA) Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

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

  • Tank commanders tested

    Aspiring Challenger 2 tank commanders have just completed their final test exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area.

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  • Royal Navy set for Cougar 13

    A potent maritime force is ready to sail from the UK on Monday 12 August for an annual deployment to the Mediterranean and Gulf region.

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

  • Army Reserve cadets graduate from new Sandhurst course

    The first reservist Officer Cadets on a new 8-week commissioning course being piloted at Sandhurst have graduated from the military academy.

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

  • Inside MOD's tube station

    With the historic property going up for sale next month, we take a last look around MOD's Brompton Road site.

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

  • HMS Richmond sets sail for the Atlantic

    Portsmouth-based warship HMS Richmond has sailed for a routine 7-month Atlantic Patrol Tasking.

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

  • Prince Harry opens new navy training facility

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry today opened the Royal Navy's newly-built £30 million centre of amphibious excellence in Plymouth.

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

  • 60 years of search and rescue

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset is celebrating 60 years of Royal Navy helicopter search and rescue with a fabulous summer exhibition.

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

  • Reserve soldiers recognised for Afghan tour

    Soldiers from the Army Reserve in the West Midlands have been formally recognised for their service in Afghanistan.

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

  • HMS Dragon works with US carrier group

    A Royal Navy warship has been working alongside one of the US Navy's mighty aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Oman.

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

  • New Chief of the Air Staff takes up post

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, a former Wessex and Chinook helicopter pilot, has taken up post as the new Chief of the Air Staff.

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

  • Welcome home parade for bomb disposal team

    Soldiers who trained the Afghan Army in bomb disposal have paraded through Saffron Walden in Essex to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Kinloss soldiers enjoy upgraded accommodation

    Some 140 soldiers at Kinloss Barracks are enjoying improved accommodation after the complete refurbishment of their living quarters.

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

  • Rifles reservists meet potential recruits

    A battalion of Army reservists in Milton Keynes has opened its doors to visitors interested in joining up.

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

  • 3 YORKS becomes 1 YORKS

    The Yorkshire Regiment held an Exchange of Colours parade in Warminster yesterday, as it reorganises as part of Army 2020 restructuring.

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

  • Forces radio contract secures 300 UK jobs

    MOD has awarded a £45 million maintenance contract for the Armed Forces Bowman radio system that will secure up to 300 British defence jobs.

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

  • Royal Navy receives upgraded Merlin helicopters

    The first of the UK's fleet of next-generation anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin Mk2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy.

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

  • Royal Navy hosts Japanese warships in Portsmouth

    Three Japanese warships have arrived in Portsmouth for a 4-day visit to help forge closer links with the Royal Navy.

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

  • RAF at world's largest air show

    The Royal Air Force demonstrated its global capabilities to 130,000 people at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at the weekend.

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