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  • Afghan Police blow up insurgent explosives

    The homemade explosives (HME) were blown up in a controlled explosion with the help of British soldiers from the Counter-Improvised Explosive…

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

  • British troops make pilgrimage to Lourdes

    Some 250 members of the British Armed Forces have recently taken part in an International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.

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

  • Apache clocks up 100,000 flying hours

    The achievement - equivalent to a single helicopter staying aloft for 11-and-a-half years - has occurred as the Apache has become a vital battlefield…

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

  • British officer honoured for leading Estonians in Helmand

    The Commanding Officer (CO) of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) has been awarded a top Estonian military honour for his part in leading the ISAF partner nation's forces in Afghanistan. Repor…

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

  • Specialist unit uncovers Taliban weapons and drugs stash

    The raid occurred when 2 Troop of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) was recently tasked to gather intelligence, and, if required, conduct…

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

  • Afghan Peace and Reintegration Review Conference held in Kabul

    On 10-11 May the Japanese funded Afghan Peace and Reintegration (APRP) Review Conference was held in Kabul.

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

  • Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

    Captain Laura Holmes, aged 29, is a member of the Veterinary Engagement Team, based in Lashkar Gah. Describing her work in Helmand, she said…

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

  • RAF Police welcomed home from operations

    No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron (TPS) returned to their headquarters at RAF Henlow two weeks ago. Yesterday they proudly marched alongside other…

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

  • UK troops inhibit insurgents in Taliban haven

    British soldiers in Helmand have completed a three-day operation to disrupt insurgent activity in a Taliban stronghold in the Upper Gereshk Valley.

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

  • Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

    Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment's injured soldie…

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

  • Prime Minister and President Obama article: an essential relationship

    President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron have written a joint article for the Times at the start of the US State Visit to the UK.

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

  • Head of UK's Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

    General Richards met with the Commander of Task Force Helmand (TFH), Brigadier Ed Davis, at TFH Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. He then travelled…

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

  • Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens

    A new film about a World War Two mission by Royal Marines from 30 Commando to capture Nazi secrets is released in UK cinemas today as 30 Commando embark on their first operational tour since then.

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

  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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

  • "The UK will stand alongside the US in supporting those in the region"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes President Obama’s speech on the Middle East.

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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on dif…

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

  • Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

    Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin defused 12 IEDs ranging in size from five to 15kg which were targeted…

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

  • Launch of new anti-corruption group in Afghanistan

    An independent Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MEC) to tackle corruption in Afghanistan has been launched in Kabul.

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

  • Tankies return home from Afghanistan

    The final squadron from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) returned to its base in Tidworth, Wiltshire, this week after a successful six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • 400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

    Prime Minister David Cameron informed the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday that around 400 UK military personnel had already, or would early in the New Year, leave Afghanistan.

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