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  • Navy helicopter pilot returns from first Helmand tour

    A Royal Navy helicopter pilot has recently returned from his first three-month deployment to Afghanistan where he flew his Sea King Mk4 helicopter in and around the Green Zone in Helmand province.

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

  • New CDS praises success of recent Navy operations

    New Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has praised the Royal Navy's recent role in responding to various worldwide events and promoting the interests of the UK and her allies.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh returns to fleet after upgrade

    A ceremony marking HMS Edinburgh's return to the fleet after a £17.5m upgrade took place at Portsmouth Naval Base last week.

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

  • 2 PARA help bring education to Helmand village

    The Spin Masjid school building project, set for completion in two months, was the focus of the meeting, which attracted a delegation of education…

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

  • Senior Aircraftman Scott Hughes dies in Cyprus

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Senior Aircraftman Scott 'Scotty' Hughes, serving with Number 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, died in Cyprus on Sunday 7 November 2010 following …

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  • CDS: We'll be in Afghanistan as long as it takes

    New Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards has told the media that we will be in Afghanistan for as long as it takes, although it is entirely practical to be able to meet the 2014-15 timelines for withdrawing …

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

  • Latest helmet saves soldiers' lives in Afghanistan

    The British forces' latest combat helmet has been responsible for saving the lives of three soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment in the last month of operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD's Business Plan published

    The MOD has, along with all other Government Departments, today published its Business Plan as part of the new Transparency Framework.

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

  • The Queen joins HMS Ark Royal's 25th anniversary celebrations

    Her Majesty The Queen visited the fleet flagship HMS Ark Royal in Portsmouth today, Friday 5 November 2010, to celebrate the aircraft carrier's 25th anniversary of service in the Royal Navy.

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

  • Army chef honoured for outstanding work in Afghanistan patrol base

    A Royal Logistic Corps chef who volunteered to serve in a patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Food Services Warrant Officer Trophy 2010 for his outstanding work.

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

  • Major General Carter hands over the reins of Regional Command (South)

    Major General Nick Carter, the UK’s senior military officer in charge of the headquarters, handed over to Major General James Terry of the 10th…

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

  • British and Danish troops assist mayor to clean up Gereshk

    Gereshk, the economic centre of Afghanistan's Helmand province, is being transformed from an area blighted by rubbish to a clean and tidy town, open for business and ripe for development.

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

  • HMS Cornwall rescues survivors from sinking boat

    The ship was conducting routine flying operations in international waters in the Mediterranean on Monday 1 November 2010 when a floating object…

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

  • 2010/11/04 - Strategic Defence and Security Review

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the House of Commons on Thursday 4 November 2010.

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

  • 2nd Royal Tank Regiment settling into life in Helmand

    The soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have been patrolling Helmand for nearly a month. Although the conditions are hot, dusty and hostile, the Tankies have already served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia …

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

  • Governor Mangal reports on progress in Helmand

    Speaking to journalists during a visit to London, Mr Mangal, who has been Helmand governor since May 2008, spoke of his pride in the position…

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

  • March For Honour starts in bid to raise £1m

    Four teams of Armed forces personnel have set off today on a 1,000-mile (1,600km) 'March For Honour' to raise £1m for the Royal British Legion.

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

  • HMS Manchester helps hurricane victims

    HMS Manchester has arrived off the coast of the Caribbean island of St Lucia to provide immediate support for the areas devastated by Hurricane Tomas.

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

  • Blogs of war - stories from the front line

    War reporting has changed. These days, we can learn about life and death on the front line from blogs. Lorraine McBride explores the phenomenon.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets Governor of Helmand on visit to UK

    Governor Mangal spent time with Dr Fox discussing the current situation in Helmand province where the bulk of Britain’s 9,500 troops are deployed…

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