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  • Armed Forces Minister - national security in the digital age

    In this digital age, changing people's behaviour online, wherever they happen to log on, is key to the pursuit of our national security, Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey said today

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

  • Highlander Scott McLaren killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Highlander Scott McLaren from D Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 4 July 2011.

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  • Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

    Just as the sun was setting on Checkpoint (CP) Salaang in Helmand province, machine gun fire was heard coming from a neighbouring compound. …

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

  • Royal Marines return from injury to the front line

    Marine Mark Hendry from X-ray Company was badly wounded when his patrol was ambushed in Sangin during Operation HERRICK 9, an experience he …

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

  • RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

    RAF Lyneham’s Station Commander, Group Captain John Gladston, flew the first aircraft to land at Brize Norton. He said: “This is our last…

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

  • Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

    Two years ago, PlayStation-style war games helped soldiers of 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) get ready for their tour of Iraq. Before …

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

  • Military and Civilian Health Awards 2011 launched

    The fourth annual Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards are now open for entries.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Royal Navy Photographic Competition 2011

    The awards ceremony for the annual Royal Navy Photographic Competition, The Peregrine Trophy, took place at Trinity House, London, yesterday, Thursday 30 June 2011.

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

  • Armed Forces Community Covenant signed in Catterick

    An Armed Forces Community Covenant, a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community, was signed at Catterick Garrison yesterday.

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

  • HMS St Albans comes to the aid of stricken sailors

    The MV Pavit spent three days without any power and her crew were suffering badly from sea sickness, the ship was being battered by storms, …

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

  • MOD announces short-listed regional prime bidders for Scotland and Northern Ireland

    The Regional Prime Scotland and Northern Ireland is the first of Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) four contracts to deliver maintenance…

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

  • HMS Bangor arrives at Libyan coast

    HMS Bangor has arrived in the Mediterranean where she will serve as part of NATO forces off the coast of Libya.

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

  • HMS Liverpool drives Gaddafi's gunboats back to port

    The main gun of HMS Liverpool has recently driven four boats back to shore as the destroyer once again thwarted Colonel Gaddafi's forces off Libya.

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

  • Religious leaders meet and forge relationships in Helmand

    A shura was recently held in central Helmand between local elders and religious representatives of the Afghan forces, Royal Marines and Gurkhas all currently working together in the area.

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

  • Portsmouth Naval Base staff welcome new road

    A new link road that provides improved access in and out of Portsmouth Naval Base has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

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

  • Newest recovery centre prepares to welcome first tenants

    Tedworth House, the newest of the Army Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centres (PRACs), is getting ready to open its doors to welcome its first ever tenants.

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

  • 2011/06/29 - ‘Shaping NATO’s Reform Agenda’ Conference

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at Cercle Gaulois, Brussels on Wednesday 29 June 2011.

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

  • UK troops launch helicopter raid on Taliban IED factory

    A secret insurgent training school and a huge haul of deadly insurgent bombs have been destroyed by British forces in Helmand following a daylight helicopter assault and intense fire fight.

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

  • Reduction in UK nuclear warheads begins

    The programme for implementing the reductions in the number of UK nuclear warheads, as announced in the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), has commenced, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.

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

  • Female teams help win confidence of Afghan women

    The FETs work hand-in-hand with the front line troops of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, and have become an important asset in the campaign…

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