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  • Sixth Astute Class submarine keel laid

    Assembly of the Royal Navy's sixth Astute Class attack submarine, Agamemnon, has begun at Barrow-in-Furness.

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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Libyan Armed Forces to be trained in UK

    The Foreign Secretary has confirmed that up to 2,000 personnel from the Libyan Armed Forces are to be trained in the UK.

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

  • Prince Harry qualifies as Apache commander

    Prince Harry, known in the British Army as Captain Harry Wales, has qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.

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

  • Plans for future Reserve Forces unveiled

    The government's plans to sustain and grow the UK's Reserve Forces have been published today, 3 July 2013.

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

  • Aft island of Queen Elizabeth carrier in place

    The aft island of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been lowered into place by Aircraft Carrier Alliance workers at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife.

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

  • Troops thunder onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 600 soldiers have taken part in a major tactical training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Third Joint Strike Fighter for the UK arrives

    The third of the UK's F-35 short take-off and vertical landing Lightning II aircraft has arrived at Eglin US Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Reservists in Germany for Exercise Ypres Sapper

    Over 200 Territorial Army soldiers are currently completing their annual training camp during Exercise Ypres Sapper 13 in Germany.

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

  • Spending Round 2013 for MOD

    The Defence Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff have issued statements following the Chancellor's Spending Round 2013 announcement.

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