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  • Royal Marine and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a Royal Marine from 40 Commando and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment have been killed in Afghanistan today, Wednesday 24 October 2012.

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

  • Corporal David O'Connor and Corporal Channing Day killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal David O'Connor, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, and Corporal Channing Day, from 3 Medical Regiment, were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday…

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  • 140/2012 - Model warship creates perfect Bond with Westminster

    When the world premiere of James Bond film ‘Skyfall’ opened its doors, sailors from HMS Westminster spied the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most famous fictional naval commanders.

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

  • Commander Task Force Helmand reports on HERRICK 16 progress

    Brigadier Doug Chalmers, having recently completed his six-month tour as Commander Task Force Helmand, gave a briefing to media in the MOD's Main Building today.

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

  • Defence facilities bidders set to tender for England and Wales

    Private sector bidders are set to start tendering for three major MOD facilities management contracts across England and Wales worth up to £4.35bn, following a programme of visits to key Defence establishments.

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

  • More Phalanx systems for Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy is to receive a further five highly-advanced, radar-controlled defence systems to protect Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships.

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

  • Royal Marines face French counterparts in Exercise Corsican Lion

    Royal Marines are further strengthening ties between the militaries of the UK and France as they take part in Exercise Corsican Lion in the Mediterranean.

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

  • RAF station supports electronic warfare exercise

    RAF Leeming has acted as host to personnel from Poland and Turkey who joined British airmen to take part in Exercise Trial Mace XIV.

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

  • Royal Navy commemorates Trafalgar Day

    The Royal Navy's most important anniversary has been marked for the 207th year by a ceremony on board HMS Victory and a parade by cadets through Trafalgar Square.

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

  • King's Royal Hussars return home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from C Squadron of the King's Royal Hussars (KRH) have returned home from a demanding but successful deployment as part of 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD supports 'Get Safe Online Week'

    The MOD is backing 'Get Safe Online Week' in a bid to encourage both civilian and Service personnel to guard their personal information when using social media channels.

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

  • MOD consults public on countryside access

    The MOD has launched a formal consultation on the five-year review of 21 sets of access arrangements, set up in 2007, relating to Open Access on military land across the country. Walkers, cyclists, horse riders and other peo…

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

  • BT recruits 250 Service leavers

    BT is set to bolster its current workforce by recruiting up to 250 Armed Forces personnel who are already committed to leaving the military.

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

  • Using Social Media - a guide for military personnel

    The use of social media is accepted by Defence and, when used appropriately, should be encouraged. The issue we face is not why or how we use…

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  • Army Reserves provide relief at Camp Bastion Hospital

    Army reservists are arriving in Afghanistan to begin a three-month deployment running the British field hospital at Camp Bastion.

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

  • Royal Air Force officer honoured for work with Afghan locals

    Flight Lieutenant Sttevei Atalla has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List for her work connecting the local Afghan population with the Afghan Govern…

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

  • UK and French troops increase interoperability

    British and French airborne forces took part this week in an exercise to simulate how they would plan and execute a joint mission.

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

  • Arrest of Royal Marines - anonymity order

    At a hearing on Monday, the Judge Advocate made an order prohibiting the identification of the five Royal Marines who have been charged and remanded in custody following an incident in Afghanistan in 2011.

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

  • Soldier risked own life to save colleague under fire

    A soldier who saved a colleague whilst under fire in Afghanistan has had his heroism recognised 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

  • Protector remembers wartime tanker with service in St Helena

    Ice patrol ship HMS Protector has produced stunning sonar imagery of the wreck of a wartime tanker to help salvage experts study the state of it.

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