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  • Military Cross for Gurkha hero

    A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Active Eagle puts Paras through their paces

    From helicopter assaults to dealing with public disturbances, the British Army's rapid reaction force is ready for action.

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

  • Pride of Britain honours British soldier

    A soldier has been honoured at this year's Pride of Britain Awards for an act of bravery during Operation Herrick 15.

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

  • New Scotland analysis paper on Defence

    Scotland benefits from every single pound spent on UK defence, a new Scotland analysis programme paper makes clear.

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

  • Marine Craig Buchanan awarded Military Cross

    A Royal Marine whose quick thinking and bravery saved the lives of his colleagues in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Protecting helicopters against hostile fire

    MOD is looking to industry for innovative ways to counter potential threats to UK military helicopters from ground-based weapons.

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

  • Army logistic regiment completes Afghan tour

    A British Army logistic regiment has driven the distance from Earth to the moon during a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Dambusters prepare for Afghanistan deployment

    70 years after their most famous mission, the Dambusters of 617 Squadron are off to Afghanistan for their final tour with the Tornado GR4.

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

  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 4 October 2013

    A total of 117 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck completed

    The flight deck of the first of the Navy's new aircraft carriers is now finished, with the last 2 sections added to HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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

  • Royal Marines on exercise in Albania

    Royal Marines from 42 Commando have travelled to NATO ally Albania for a week-long exercise with the country's armed forces.

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

  • Soldiers urge smokers to quit for Stoptober

    Soldiers from across England have joined forces with the NHS to encourage all smokers to take the Stoptober 28-day stop smoking challenge.

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

  • Army reserves train on Salisbury Plain

    Army reserve soldiers from the Royal Wessex Yeomanry are this week training with Challenger 2 tanks on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • The changing face of Helmand

    Catriona Laing talks of the changes she witnessed during her 18-month deployment as the UK's senior representative in southern Afghanistan.

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

  • We Were There: Black History Month

    There is a rich history of racial diversity in the Armed Forces of the British Crown which can be traced back over several centuries.

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

  • UK hands over base to Afghan forces

    British troops have handed over control of Patrol Base (PB) Ouellette to the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP).

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

  • Defence and Security Equipment International

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • New cyber reserve unit created

    Britain will build a dedicated capability to counter-attack in cyberspace and, if necessary, to strike in cyberspace.

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

  • New housing scheme for Service personnel

    The Armed Forces are to benefit from a new £200 million scheme to help them get on the property ladder.

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