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  • Strategic defence and security review

    Speech delivered by Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • SDSR to make 'clean break' from 'Cold War mindset' Defence Secretary says

    Dr Fox began by saying that the SDSR would be led by the requirement to deliver and support the sort of foreign policy the country needs. Dr…

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

  • UK forces praised as new command stands up in South West Afghanistan

    A new organisation has taken command of international forces in south western Afghanistan today, Monday 14 June 2010.

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

  • HMS York returns from South Atlantic deployment

    The Portsmouth-based warship, a Type 42 destroyer, was deployed at the end of November and sailed to ports including Gibraltar, the Cape Verde…

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

  • The Queen presents Afghanistan medals to Royal Welsh soldiers

    Her Majesty The Queen has presented medals to soldiers of 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh following their recent operational tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze from B (Malta) Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 June 2010.

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  • Marine Steven James Birdsall dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Steven James Birdsall from Bravo Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on 14 June 2010, as a result of a gun…

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  • 2010: Queen's Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    141 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual Birthday Honours list.

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (South), was killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 12 June …

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

  • Commandos remember past battles while under fire in Sangin

    While carrying out their daily duties in Helmand, Royal Marines took a moment this week to reflect on the sacrifice their colleagues from 66 years ago made during the D-Day landings in France.

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

  • Surgeon General outlines 'medical pathway' for injured troops

    Speaking to the media at a briefing in MOD Main Building in London, Surgeon Vice Admiral Raffaelli explained that in Afghanistan there are primary…

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

  • Industry sets out views on future Defence Estate Contracts

    Defence Estates (DE) has published results from its recent "focus group" consultation with industry which aimed to explore the mechanics of its future commercial arrangements.

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

  • Private Jonathan Monk killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Jonathan Michael Monk from 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, was killed in Afg…

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  • Bomb disposal experts honoured by the Queen

    Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes and the family of the late Captain Daniel Shepherd received gallantry medals from Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace, London, yesterday, Wednesday 9 June 2010.

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

  • Gibraltar Defence Police learn advanced power boat skills

    Chief Instructor Andy Benson of the Ministry of Defence Police’s Clyde Marine Unit and the Royal Yachting Association Training Centre has been…

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

  • Defence Secretary sets out his priorities

    Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, has written a message to all military and civilian personnel setting out his objectives, priorities and intent for how policy will be translated into action in the months ahead.

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

  • Prime Minister pledges extra £67m to counter IEDs

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced extra resources for British troops in Afghanistan to deal with roadside bombs during his first visit to Afghanistan since the formation of the Coalition Government.

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

  • Royal Marines get eco-friendly new homes

    The semi-detached, four-bedroom family houses will support the forecast increase in numbers of 24 Commando Engineer Regiment (24 CER) to Chivenor…

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

  • Gerrard: England World Cup squad 'inspired' by messages from Afghanistan

    The video has been delivered to the England World Cup squad in South Africa today, Thursday 10 June 2010, and was watched by the England team…

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

  • Taliban bullet ricochets inside RAF pilot's helmet

    Flight Lieutenant Fortune, aged 28, is part of 1310 Flight, Royal Air Force Odiham, which was detached to Afghanistan in January 2010. The …

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