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  • US-UK defence treaty nears implementation

    The US-UK defence treaty has taken a major step towards implementation, following its approval by the US Congress.

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

  • Clyde safety centre gets green light

    Defence Estates (DE) is starting work on a new headquarters to house the team of experts responsible for maintaining safety at HM Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde.

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

  • Chefs compete for glory in 'Operation Joint Caterer'

    The event showcased the skills and talent of Services catering, with competitions ranging from cookery to silver service and centrepiece design…

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

  • Royal Navy tests Merlin helicopters

    A detachment of Royal Navy aircrew and engineers have spent a week thoroughly testing the Merlin helicopter's sensors and weapons to ensure that aircrew are ready for any operational deployment that they may be tasked w…

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

  • Army helicopters embark on Royal Navy flagship for exercise

    A detachment of Apache attack helicopters from the Army Air Corps has landed onboard the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Ark Royal to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior in October 2010.

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

  • Secretary of State anger at leaked letter to PM

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has issued a statement to Defence staff following media reports of a leaked letter he sent to the Prime Minister regarding potential cuts as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

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

  • Family affair - father and son's paths cross in Helmand

    The paths of a father and his son have crossed in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, as one tour ends and another begins.

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

  • General Richards visits HMS Albion

    The visit was part of General Richards’ Royal Navy briefing day to familiarise him with the role of the Royal Navy before he takes up his next…

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

  • Gibraltar Air Cadets fly over UK

    This year, the Gibraltar Cadets spent their first week at RAF Shawbury in the north of Shropshire. Training at RAF Shawbury is conducted by …

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

  • Diamond set to begin next stage of sea trials

    Diamond’s captain and crew sailed past the Round Tower and into their home port for the first time yesterday morning, Wednesday 22 September…

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

  • MOD Welfare Conference 2010

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Royal Marine leads first landings with Brazilian Marines

    Lieutenant Colonel Neil Wraith oversaw the dynamic drills that involved hundreds of Brazilian Marines and Royal Marines from the Royal Navy&…

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

  • Rt Hon Lord Philip to chair Mull of Kintyre crash review

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today that the Rt Hon Lord Philip will chair the independent review of the evidence into the Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash.

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

  • TA soldiers take to the hills for Exercise Scottish Buzzard

    Known as ‘The Fighting 51st’, the brigade is the regional administrative formation responsible for all Territorial Army units based in Scotland…

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

  • Defence Committee reports on the SDSR

    The responsibility of the HCDC is to monitor and to hold to account the Ministry of Defence and its associated public bodies, including the …

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

  • Royal College of Defence Studies course

    Speech delivered by Sir Nick Harvey, Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Ursula Brennan to be new Permanent Secretary of MOD

    The Prime Minister, with the agreement of the Secretary of State for Defence, has approved the appointment of Ursula Brennan as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, it has been announced today.

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

  • Joint Support Chain Services wins at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Awards 2010

    A MOD team has won 'Best People Development Initiative' at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Awards.

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

  • RAF wins the Inter-Service Equitation Championships

    A team of Royal Air Force personnel recently took the title of Inter-Service Equitation Champions, defeating the Army and the Navy for the second year in a row.

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

  • Woolwich Barracks reopens following regeneration

    The site in London was earmarked for closure until the decision was made to create the Woolwich Development Project which included upgrading…

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