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  • Europe's largest military exercise impresses minister

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has witnessed first-hand how Europe's largest military exercise is co-ordinated.

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

  • Robot man to test protective equipment

    MOD has invested £1.1 million in a robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK armed forces.

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

  • Royal Air Force 'winning for women'

    The Royal Air Force has been recognised as leading the way on the inclusion and progress of women in the workplace.

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

  • Latest deployment of UK forces to Afghanistan announced

    The next deployment of UK armed forces to Afghanistan is due to take place in June 2014, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced.

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

  • Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

    A team of skiers has completed the first stage of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines' formation.

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

  • Armed Forces Day events unveiled

    A programme of spectacular events for this year's Armed Forces Day in the historic city of Stirling has been revealed.

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

  • Royal Navy evacuates refugees as part of Nato exercise

    As part of a Joint Warrior scenario, the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Bulwark has safely evacuated refugees from a war-torn country.

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

  • Ceremony marks end of Task Force Helmand

    After 8 years of front line operations, the UK's military headquarters in Helmand was disbanded yesterday.

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

  • Royal Navy joins search for missing aircraft

    Submarine HMS Tireless has been tasked to assist in the search for flight MH370 as UK support to the international effort continues.

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

  • Muslims in the armed forces

    The number of Islamic recruits in the UK armed forces has risen by well over 40% since 2007.

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

  • Forces Help to Buy scheme

    A new housing scheme that will help service personnel get on the property ladder has been launched.

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

  • Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says the UK is a 'credible and capable' military force.

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

  • Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

    Today, the RAF's 12 (Bomber) Squadron and 617 Squadron bid farewell to active service with a disbandment parade at RAF Lossiemouth.

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

  • RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

    A dream came true for a single mum of 3 when she joined the Royal Air Force Reserves.

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

  • RAF sees progress on Atlas

    The RAF has paid a visit to Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to see the progress being made on the A400M, also known as Atlas.

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

  • UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

    Multinational forces will be training off Scotland this weekend as part of Europe's largest military exercise.

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

  • The UK-US defence partnership

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence.

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

  • Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

    The army showed off its new command at Upavon airfield in Wiltshire yesterday, during Exercise Griffin Herald.

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

  • Multi-million-pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

    The Royal Navy will benefit from advanced new anti-ship missiles thanks to a £500 million joint investment by the UK and French governments.

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

  • Armed Forces' Pay Review Body: 2014 to 2015 pay round

    Letter from the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) to the Chief of Defence Personnel on 27 March 2014

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