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  • Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

    A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters, providing a lifeline to rural communities.

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

  • HMS Westminster supports Libya operations

    HMS Westminster is currently patrolling off the coast of Libya and stands ready to support any humanitarian or embargo actions as required by the coalition to enforce UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

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

  • HMS Bulwark demonstrates capabilities in London

    The Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark has been moored in London on a five-day visit to display her capabilities to a number of visitors from senior officers to sea cadets.

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

  • UK welcomes start of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have welcomed today's announcement by President Karzai of the start of security transition in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Estates and Woodland Trust support troops and plant trees

    Defence Estates (DE) and the Woodland Trust (WT) have launched a partnership which could see thousands of hectares of woodland planted to help British soldiers train more effectively for military operations, whilst helping t…

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

  • RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no-fly zone

    RAF Typhoons flew their first ever combat mission yesterday while patrolling the no-fly zone over Libya in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

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

  • New Defence Business Services organisation proposed

    Significant changes to the way that the MOD will provide its corporate services in the future have been announced by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox today, Tuesday 22 March 2011.

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

  • Operations in Libya having a very real effect

    Coalition operations against Colonel Gaddafi's forces are having a very real effect in protecting the city of Benghazi, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, s…

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

  • Pay rise for lowest-paid in the Armed Forces

    The Government will spend around £24m more on Armed Forces pay after accepting the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces' Pay Review Body, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.

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

  • Defence Estates launches estate contracts business directory and industry day plans

    Defence Estates (DE) has revealed the MOD's plans for a series of estate procurement industry events, and launched an online directory of potential bidders to assist subcontractors and supply chain companies identify pos…

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

  • Coalition operations in Libya to continue

    Colonel Gaddafi is still in breach of the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya so the coalition will continue operations, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Commun…

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

    Afghan police officers trained by British soldiers have rescued a young boy held hostage by two insurgent kidnappers.

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

  • Updated: Second UK strike against Libyan defence assets

    British Armed Forces participated in another co-ordinated strike against Libyan air defence systems last night, Sunday 20 March 2011.

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

  • Prince Harry presents medals to Gulf mine warfare sailors

    Royal Navy mine warfare sailors received medals from His Royal Highness Prince Harry last week at Portsmouth Naval Base for their recent service in the Gulf.

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

  • RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

    Pulling a Chinook helicopter along the ground in a race against time is not something that would normally happen in Afghanistan, but for this year's Red Nose Day RAF personnel flexed their muscles to support the cause.

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

  • Libya update

    The Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, Major General John Lorimer, briefed the media this morning, Sunday 20 March 2011, on Operation ELLAMY, the UK's military action in support of United …

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

  • Updated: British Armed Forces launch strike against Libyan air defence systems

    A Royal Navy submarine and RAF Tornado jets have participated in coordinated strikes against key Libyan military installations as part of the coalition plan to enforce UN Resolution 1973.

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

  • Private Daniel Prior dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Daniel Steven Prior, from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on 16 March and died of h…

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  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no-fly zone

    The UN Security Council voted last night for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya. Ten votes were in favour, five abstained and none were against. The UK took the lead in drafting the resolution and was a co-sponsor.

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

  • Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

    Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday.

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