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  • British and German Defence Ministers meet

    The two ministers discussed a range of issues including the Afghan training mission and the need for further progress before transition to the…

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

  • MOD scientists honoured for counter-IED work

    Two MOD civilian scientists who have developed technology to counter the improvised explosive device threat in Afghanistan were recently honoured for their life-saving work.

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

  • Corporal Jamie Kirkpatrick killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Jamie Kirkpatrick of 101 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), part of the Counter-IED Task Force, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 27 …

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  • IN PICTURES: Armed Forces Day

    Armed Forces Day 2010 was celebrated by hundreds of thousands from Cardiff to Kajaki and from Edinburgh to the Falkland Islands this weekend.

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

  • 70th anniversary of Airborne Forces

    The 70th anniversary of the formation of the Airborne Forces was marked with a celebratory dinner held in London last week.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Life returns to Kajaki village thanks to ISAF and ANP forces

    The village of Tangye, at the foot of the strategically-important Kajaki Dam, has stood empty for nearly five years, its people driven out …

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

  • Bombardier Stephen Gilbert dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Bombardier Stephen Raymond Gilbert, from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, died from wounds sustained in Afghanistan in hospital in Birmingham on Saturday 26 June…

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  • The Nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Over 350 events have been held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day - the annual opportunity for the Nation to show its support for all our Armed Forces.

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

  • HMS St Albans completes exercise in the Gulf

    Exercise Saif Ledge brought together units from the Kuwaiti, French and US navies as well as our own Royal Navy, and also included units from…

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

  • Military covenant to be enshrined in law

    On a visit to HMS Ark Royal, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged his support for the Armed Forces by announcing that the military covenant will be made law.

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

  • Latest counter-IED equipment showcased

    Tackling improvised explosive devices was top of the agenda at the MOD's Defence Equipment and Support showcase DVD event this year.

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

  • MOD unveils future industry arrangements for Defence estate

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the shape of its future commercial plans for the Defence estate across the UK.

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

  • US forces move into Kajaki as Royal Marines increase presence in Sangin

    ISAF has today announced that British forces in Afghanistan have handed responsibility for security in the town of Kajaki in northern Helmand province to US forces.

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

  • Military reservists proudly wear their uniforms to work

    Up and down the country, people from every walk of life will be turning up for work in military clothing, representing reservists from the Royal…

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

  • Colour Sergeant Martyn Horton, Lance Corporal David Ramsden, Private Alex Isaac and Private Douglas Halliday killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Martyn Simon Horton, Lance Corporal David Andrew Ramsden, Private Douglas Niall Halliday and Private Alex Isaac were killed in a vehicle incid…

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  • Thousands honour 11 Light Brigade in Winchester

    The people of the city of Winchester turned out in their thousands yesterday to pay tribute to the men and women of 11 Light Brigade at the biggest homecoming parade of its kind since the start of operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox comments on General McChrystal

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken to the media about yesterday's resignation of General Stanley McChrystal from his post as Commander of US and NATO coalition forces in Afghanistan.

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

  • HMS Daring completes first FOST training

    The Royal Navy's HMS Daring, the most advanced warship in the world, has passed her first test of teamwork under simulated battle and emergency conditions.

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

  • Imjin gets new facility to brief front-line NATO forces

    Defence Estates (DE) has built a new eco-friendly briefing facility at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), one of NATO's front-line high readiness forces.

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

  • Sergeant Steven William Darbyshire killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Steven William Darbyshire from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 23 June 201…

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