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  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK prepares to reduce its force levels in the country by 500 troops.

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

  • Royal Navy's newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder's yard to begin sea trials.

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

  • Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

    Helmand province witnessed a true sporting spectacular as British military personnel joined the people of Lashkar Gah to host their own version of the Olympic Games.

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

  • Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

    Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK’s first Cyber Security Academic Research Institute

    The UK's first academic research institute to improve understanding of the growing cyber security threat has been established by GCHQ.

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

  • Review of the Operation of Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000: Public Consultation

    This written ministerial statement on the review of the counter-terrorism power was laid on 13 September 2012 in the House of Commons by…

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

  • 3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

    Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun.

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing trials the new Foxhound armoured vehicle

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have become amongst the very first Service personnel in the region to operate Foxhound, the MOD's latest protected patrol …

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

  • RMP assist community training of Helmand police

    Members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been working alongside the Afghan Police in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, to create a more community-focused force.

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

  • Dealing with redundant ammunition in Afghanistan

    Over the next 18 months, tonnes of old bullets will be turned into 'brass' at Camp Bastion

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

  • Prime Minister's statement following the deaths of US nationals in Libya

    "We look to the new Libyan authorities to do all in their power, as they have pledged to do, to bring the killers to justice."

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UK wants to build an effective partnership with Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met President Mursi, Prime Minister Qandil and Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr during his visit to Egypt today.

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

  • 121/2012 - Defence Secretary visits Royal Navy in the Gulf and announces UK participation in international mine countermeasures exercise

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond MP, has travelled to Bahrain to visit the United Kingdom’s Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) headquarters. During his visit, Mr Hammond met the team at the UKMCC and found …

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

  • 2020 Vision: CDS looks ahead to the future of Defence

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards talks to Amba Wade about the Defence Vision.

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

  • Armed Forces take part in 'Our Greatest Team' Parade

    The Armed Forces have been honoured to take part in the 'Our Greatest Team' Parade in London on Monday 10 September.

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

  • HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll has been flying the flag for British industry in a four-day visit to the German maritime city of Hamburg in support of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses disappointment at Israeli decision to upgrade Ariel College

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke after the Israeli Cabinet approved the potential upgrading of Ariel College, which would create the first university in a settlement illegal under international law.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt spoke about the series of attacks that took place in towns and cities across Iraq.

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

  • 120/2012 - MOD Sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

    Plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy’s Invincible Class aircraft carriers have been outlined today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • New MOD ministerial team announced

    Following the recent government reshuffle the Prime Minister's Office has announced a change to the ministerial team at the Ministry of Defence.

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