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  • Scientist supports military colleagues in Helmand

    From Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan, MOD scientist Dr Peter Harvey explains the role of the Scientific Adviser. Ian Carr reports.

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  • Paras outbox Marines for charity

    Paratroopers were pitted against Commandos as the British Army's airborne infantry and the Royal Navy's soldiers-at-sea stepped into the boxing ring.

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

  • Captain Carl Manley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Carl Manley of the Royal Marines died in Afghanistan on Monday 24 September 2012.

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  • 40 Commando takes command in Nahr-e Saraj

    40 Commando Royal Marines officially completed the transfer of command of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North) on 21 September 2012 from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

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

  • MOD searches for innovation to give the edge in cyberspace

    Ministry of Defence scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are inviting research proposals for innovations that will provide an improved understanding of cyberspace.

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

  • Army's Olympic gold medallist returns to work

    Gold-medal-winning Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has completed her first week back in her military day job.

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

  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh embarks on final voyage

    Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today, Monday 24 September, on her final deployment, to conduct routine operations across the Atlantic.

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

  • School wing named in honour of Royal Air Force Leeming hero

    Students were encouraged to 'grasp every opportunity' by an RAF Military Cross hero at the opening of a new school wing named in his honour.

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

  • Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

    The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices in Afghanistan during his four years in office.

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

  • 845 Naval Air Squadron achieves the highest standards in naval aviation

    845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) can officially call itself the premier naval squadron after being awarded the prestigious Breitling Trophy.

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

  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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  • Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, on Friday…

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

  • Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, on Friday…

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  • Soldier from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 104 Force Support Battalion, attached to 4 Close Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), died in Afghanista…

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

  • HMS Sutherland's top gunners fend off French top guns

    HMS Sutherland came under attack from supersonic French fighters based in Djibouti as the frigate swapped counter-piracy duties for a brief return to traditional war-fighting training.

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

  • Corgi launches die-cast RAF Sea King

    Toymaker Corgi has launched a miniature RAF Sea King Search and Rescue helicopter that looks set to be a hit with aviation fans.

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

  • Airborne supply experts train for rapid reaction role

    The supply and maintenance support provided to the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force has been put to the test on Exercise Active Chariot

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

  • Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment, died in Afghanistan today, Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • 127/2012 - £1.3 Million for communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

    More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans Mark Francois has…

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