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  • Lord Stirrup on international development and defence

    The way the UK does overseas development should interest all in Defence, former Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal The Lord Stirrup writes.

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

  • Helicopter crews see themselves through enemy sights

    Pilots and aircrew from the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) recently got to see their helicopters from an enemy perspective when they were allowed to target aircraft with Taliban weaponry.

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

  • Last Iraq oil terminal patrol for Royal Navy

    HMS Iron Duke is nearing the end of her patrols of Iraq's oil terminals, heralding the end of the Royal Navy's eight-year involvement in their protection.

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

  • Why temperature's a hot topic for the RAF

    RAF weatherman Sergeant Karl Rhodes explains why temperature measurements are such a burning issue in Defence.

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

  • Maritime facility to maintain replenishment safety

    Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) sailors will be getting their hands on a new bespoke training facility to teach them how to safely transfer vital supplies from ship to ship whilst at sea.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade take command of Task Force Helmand

    On Saturday 9 April, 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines took command of Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • Rifles receive freedom of the city of Gloucester

    Hundreds of people, young and old, cheering and waving flags, turned out to support soldiers from The Rifles as they marched through Gloucester after being granted the freedom of the city last week.

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

  • 50-IED cache found by UK and Afghan troops in Helmand

    Afghan soldiers working alongside British forces have dealt a heavy blow to the insurgency in central Helmand by discovering a deadly stash of bomb-making equipment and weaponry, including 50 improvised explosive devices (IE…

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

  • British-Australian co-operation helps deliver extra armour to Afghanistan

    British soldiers battling the Taliban in Afghanistan will get better protection from attacks by insurgents thanks in part to the teamwork shown by the RAF and the Australian Defence Force.

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

  • Time for a change as soldier turns watchmaker

    A soldier whose time in the Army is running out has used the Service's resettlement package to uniquely retrain as a watchmaker and has invented what he believes to be a world's first in timekeeping circles.

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

  • Operation ELLAMY update - 9 April 2011

    Royal Air Force aircraft hit seven main battle tanks on Friday 8 April 2011 as part of the UK's continued support for NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to safeguard the lives of Libyan civilians and enforce UN Secur…

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

  • Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron from 1st Battalion Scots Guards died on 31 March 2011 as a result of wounds he received in Afghanistan on 13 April 2010.

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  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines train for beach assault missions

    Contrary to appearances the south coast is not being invaded, rather the Royal Marines landing craft training school has been conducting an action-packed beach assault exercise in Plymouth this week.

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

  • HMS Astute incident

    Two Royal Navy personnel have been involved in a firearms incident at Southampton docks where HMS Astute is alongside. Sadly, one of those injured has now died. Their families have been informed.

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

  • HMS Campbeltown makes historic final voyage to St Nazaire

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown has marked the 69th anniversary of a World War Two battle with two Royal Navy veterans.

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

  • NATO delivers update on Libya operations

    Speaking in Naples, the deputy commander of NATO's operations in Libya has delivered an update on the situation.

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

  • Life in the world's busiest trauma hospital

    An international team of doctors and nurses is keeping on top of trauma treatment at Camp Bastion hospital in Afghanistan with help from teams in Birmingham and York. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK c…

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

  • RN ships deploy as part of new amphibious task group

    HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

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