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  • British forces train Kazakh peacekeeping troops

    British soldiers have played a key role in a large-scale, multinational military exercise in Kazakhstan this August helping the Kazakh Ministry of Defence to develop a NATO interoperable brigade.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Danish counterpart to London

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, met the Danish Foreign Minister Lene Espersen in London yesterday.

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

  • Cavalry soldiers protect engineers building new Helmand road

    Cavalry soldiers from The Royal Dragoon Guards have been protecting British engineers and Afghan contractors as, over recent weeks, they have come under daily attacks while building a new road in Helmand.

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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

  • UK personnel to deploy to Afghanistan with HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

    The deployment of British personnel to Afghanistan as part of NATO's Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) from January 2011 to January 2012 has been endorsed by the Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam …

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

  • Sir Jock Stirrup praises troops in Afghanistan

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup has praised the UK's Armed Forces for their progress in Afghanistan during his last visit to theatre before he steps down as Chief of the Defence Staff.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade pre-deployment church service

    Colchester-based elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade, due to deploy to Afghanistan in the coming weeks, have taken part in a pre-deployment church service.

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

  • New Land Forces HQ fully operational

    The new headquarters for the British Army's Land Forces in Andover has been officially declared fully operational by Minister for the Armed Forces, Nick Harvey, and the Commander-in-Chief Land Forces, General Sir Peter …

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

  • RN divers swap wetsuits for body armour in Afghanistan

    It's a long way from the murky waters of the Defence Diving School at Horsea Island, but four Royal Navy mine clearance divers have, for the past six months, swapped the sea for the hot, dusty surrounds of Helmand.

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

  • RAF nurse flies with lifesaving team in Afghanistan

    Saving lives is in the blood of Flight Lieutenant Vanessa Miles, presently working with the RAF Medical Emergency Response Team on operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • British forces help establish ambulance service for Lashkar Gah

    In co-operation with Helmand’s Director of Health and the Provincial Reconstruction Team, the Joint Force Medical Group in Helmand province …

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

  • New Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Karen Pierce, Foreign Office Director of South Asia and Afghanistan takes on the role of Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan with effect from today.

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

  • Army Foundation College prepares future force

    The Army Foundation College at Harrogate is building on its success to help train the leaders of the future. Report by Joe Clapson.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Reservist photographer puts Afghanistan in focus

    A London-based TA soldier and freelance photographer currently deployed in Afghanistan has discovered that there is far more to the war-torn country and its people than he had realised.

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

  • Oil painting records RLC unit's previous achievements as they prepare for further challenges

    On the eve of deploying back to Afghanistan members of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), have received an oil painting commemorating their previous contribution to the campaign in Helmand.

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

  • Mastiff protects soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand

    British soldiers have escaped unharmed after the Mastiff vehicle they were travelling in was struck by an improvised explosive device.

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

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims recently visited Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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

  • British engineers help locals rebuild Helmand 'Stabilisation Bridge'

    Local people had expressed their concerns to the Scots Guards over the state of the old bridge, which had serious cracks running the length …

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

  • Iron Fist Brigade in huge Canada army exercise

    20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) is currently taking part in a huge army exercise in Canada, to help prepare them for their deployment to Afghanistan next year.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets his French counterpart

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox is in Paris to meet with his French counterpart Defence Minister Hervé Morin to discuss issues including NATO reform and the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

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