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  • HMS Richmond missile refit begins

    An extensive £20m refit has begun at Devonport Dockyard on the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond.

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

  • Army bomb specialists welcomed home from Helmand

    Essex-based explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists received a rousing welcome as they marched through Saffron Walden to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Rifleman Vijay Rai killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Vijay Rai from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 October 2011.

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  • Supporting civilian authority: what role for the Military?

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete Afghanistan mission

    The Royal Navy's Commando Sea King Mk4 helicopters have completed their final mission in support of Joint Helicopter Force (Afghanistan) and are now returning to the UK.

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

  • Philip Hammond announced as new Defence Secretary

    The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP has been announced as the new Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • RAF charity cycle ride dedicated to Red Arrows pilot

    Cyclists from the RAF have been taking part in a coast-to-coast charity cycle ride this week dedicated to Red Arrows pilot Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging who tragically lost his life this summer.

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

  • Afghan police intercept explosives-laden truck

    The massive find resulted in the destruction of over 700kg of homemade explosives after police found a secret compartment hidden in the back…

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

  • Navy divers detonate WW2 mine

    Royal Navy explosives specialists have safely blown up a rare 400-pound (180kg) Second World War German mine off the north Kent coast.

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

  • HMS Anson keel laying ceremony

    Speech by Gerald Howarth Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • UK and US agree continued support for Armed Forces Community

    US and UK Defence Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding pledging continued joint support for the Armed Forces Community yesterday

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

  • Study finds convincing case for new rehabilitation centre

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today that the findings of a feasibility study into the establishment of a Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre have made a convincing case for creating a new facility in the…

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

  • Falklands Garrison still going strong

    Remote and rugged, and classed as a self-governing British Overseas Territory, the Falkland Islands are two-thirds the size of Wales and with…

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

  • Review of Continuity of Education Allowance concludes

    The allowance provides funds to ensure that the children of Service personnel receive continuous education which would be impossible if they…

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

  • Construction begins on Navy's fifth Astute Class submarine

    The main construction phase of the Royal Navy's fifth Astute Class submarine, Anson, begins with a traditional keel-laying ceremony attended by Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth.

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

  • Navy frees hostages from pirates in Indian Ocean

    Two dozen merchant sailors have been freed from a hijacked ship in the Indian Ocean this week, thanks to a Royal Navy and Royal Marines boarding team.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade prepares for rapid reaction role

    More than 1,000 troops from the brigade are taking part in the two-week exercise which also involves land, sea and air forces from ten nations…

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

  • Building relationships with Afghan Police

    The Highlanders’ role has been to provide security for local people in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand province alongside the Afghan police…

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

  • Gurkhas help support Libya operations

    A small but highly-motivated team of Gurkhas is working hard to provide essential communication lines for the NATO-led missions over Libya.

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

  • MOD/Industry Workshop

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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