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  • Royals open military recovery centre

    Prince William and Prince Harry visited Tedworth House on Monday, 20 May, to officially open a new Service personnel recovery centre.

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

  • Mother of Victoria Cross hero speaks of her pride

    The mother of a British soldier, posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan, has spoken of her pride for her son.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits UK forces training Mali troops

    Philip Hammond has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces personnel helping to tackle insurgents in West Africa after a visit to Senegal and Mali.

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

  • Defence acquisition: the reality and myths of reform

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Royal Marines train on Salisbury Plain

    Royal Marines from 42 Commando have been exercising their hostile action skills with EU partner forces on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Royal Navy takes the lead in international exercise

    UK mine warfare experts have swapped Scotland for the Gulf to play a pivotal role in the world's largest ever mine countermeasures exercise.

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

  • Defence civilians awarded for Afghanistan efforts

    Thirteen MOD civilians were officially recognised last week for their work supporting the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • North West troops welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment were welcomed back from operations in Afghanistan by crowds in Cumbria yesterday, 20 May.

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

  • Joint Strike Fighter

    A small team of UK personnel are learning all about the fifth-generation stealth aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Apache Hellfire missiles restocked in £15 million deal

    The MOD has signed a £15 million contract to replenish the Army's stock of supersonic Hellfire missiles used by Apache helicopters.

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

  • Army wants 10,000 soldiers to 'Step Up'

    Britain's Army boots hit the ground today as part of a brand new 'Step Up' recruitment campaign, which can be seen on TV screens across the country from tonight.

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

  • Korean War 60th anniversary events

    The MOD and Westminster Abbey will formally mark the bravery and dedication of those who fought in the Korean War over 60 years ago.

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

  • Ambush tests military police close protection skills

    Military police have had their close protection skills tested during a realistic training exercise on the streets of Colchester.

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

  • Dambusters raid remembered

    To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters air raid of 16 to 17 May 1943, a series of events is taking place around Britain.

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

  • Royal Marines final Afghanistan homecoming

    A heroes' welcome greeted Royal Marines of 40 Commando in Taunton yesterday as thousands turned out to welcome them home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Navy joins 41-nation Gulf minehunting exercise

    UK warships have joined multinational forces in Bahrain to take part in the second International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX).

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

  • Welsh Guards cheered at Rhondda Cynon Taf freedom parade

    Soldiers from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards paraded through Pontypridd yesterday, 15 May, to exercise the freedom of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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

  • Reservists train for UN Cyprus mission

    A group of British Army reservists are training to maintain public order and provide security for the UN Protected Area (UNPA) in Cyprus.

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

  • Falklands official statistics released

    A comprehensive statistical study of the deaths of personnel deployed to the Falklands since the end of the conflict has been published.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh returns to her namesake city for final visit

    The Royal Navy's last Type 42 destroyer is visiting Edinburgh this week for the final time before retiring from the fleet next month.

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