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  • Supporting Libya operations from 40,000 feet

    Stepping out of the Global Express, the aircraft of choice for Russian oligarchs and international rock stars, I have more than covered the …

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

  • Shortlisted bidders announced for national housing contract

    The National Housing Prime will start in 2013, providing repairs and maintenance to more than 49, 000 UK military homes, grounds maintenance…

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

  • Project landmark reached at Culdrose

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has passed a landmark in delivering key new buildings to support Royal Navy helicopter squadrons

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

  • DIO launches new UK training estate contract

    The National Training Estate Prime (NTEP) contract will deliver management of training areas, camps and ranges (including air weapons ranges…

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

  • Royal Navy frigates return to Portsmouth

    [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2011]

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

  • Soldiers and civilians square up in culinary challenge

    Military and civilian chefs go head to head at the Army 3rd Division and 4th Division Field Catering Competition.

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

  • Junior Ratings move into their new home at RNAS Culdrose

    Junior Ratings at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose have moved into their new cabins – thanks to the latest phase of the Single Living Accommodation Modernisation (SLAM) delivered by Defence Infrastructure Organisation…

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

  • Defence science lab showcases future equipment

    The exhibition took place last week at Defence Equipment and Support’s (DE&S’s) headquarters at Abbey Wood in Bristol and was made up of equipment…

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

  • Defence equipment budget rises as Future Force takes shape

    The longer term vision for the make-up of our military - Future Force 2020 - will be secured by this one-per-cent-a-year real terms increase…

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

  • MOD publishes independent review of Chinook accident

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today published the conclusions of an independent review into the Chinook Mk2 helicopter crash of June 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre which tragically resulted in the deaths of all 29 people on…

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

  • Work begins on Royal Navy sea survival training centre

    The project will replace the old facility established in 1982 following the introduction of a statutory requirement for all Royal Navy personnel…

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

  • HMS Diamond enters service

    Following commissioning in May this year, HMS Diamond, one of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 advanced air defence destroyers, has entered service following extensive sea trials, the MOD announced today.

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

  • UK and Indian defence leaders meet in Delhi

    The UK Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, is today in Delhi to underline the commitment at the highest levels of the British and Indian defence establishments

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

  • Nimrod R1 retires from service

    After 37 years of operational service the Nimrod R1 was retired from service last month.

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

  • MOD confirms the vacation of sites in Bath

    The Ministry of Defence today confirmed the move of MOD staff from Bath to Abbey Wood, Bristol, by March 2013.

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

  • MOD exceeds energy reduction target

    The MOD has reduced energy consumption on its office estate over the last 12 months by 14.8 per cent, saving over 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), it has been announced today

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

  • Queen presents new Colours to Royal Regiment of Scotland

    Her Majesty The Queen presented new Colours to The Royal Regiment of Scotland on Saturday 2 July 2011.

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

  • RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

    RAF Lyneham’s Station Commander, Group Captain John Gladston, flew the first aircraft to land at Brize Norton. He said: “This is our last…

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

  • Portsmouth Naval Base staff welcome new road

    A new link road that provides improved access in and out of Portsmouth Naval Base has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

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

  • Newest recovery centre prepares to welcome first tenants

    Tedworth House, the newest of the Army Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centres (PRACs), is getting ready to open its doors to welcome its first ever tenants.

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