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  • II (AC) Squadron prepares for Afghan deployment

    One of the oldest fixed-wing flying squadrons in the world has become the latest to complete its pre-deployment training for Afghanistan.

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

  • UK forces help Afghan community rebuild bridge

    A UK military team has helped an Afghan community in Helmand to rebuild a bridge destroyed by Taliban insurgents when they were driven out of the area.

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

  • The defence industrial base: a critical component of military capability

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • The EU and Turkey: Stronger Together

    By 16 Foreign Ministers: At a time when the EU faces economic challenges and continuing instability in the Middle East, our relationship with Turkey matters more than ever.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Action Group Meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's announcement that an Action Group meeting on Syria will be held in Geneva on 30 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN report “stark reminder of horrific situation in Syria”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The regime’s flagrant disregard for its people, conducting its repression even in the presence of observers, is unacceptable and must stop immediately."

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary General agree on need for “unambiguous support“ for Kofi Annan’s efforts

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.

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

  • EU Common Security and Defence Policy: The UK Perspective

    "The EU has its own unique selling points when it comes to international security. Its advantage lies in the broad and complementary tools it can use to promote international peace"

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

  • 085/2012 - Reservists undertake Olympic effort for Uniform to Work Day

    Reservists across the country will today wear their service uniforms with pride at work or as they kick start their training for the Olympics.

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

  • Injured soldier overcomes adversity to carry Olympic Flame

    Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson proudly carried the historic flame 300 metres yesterday as crowds of onlookers cheered at the Cenotaph in Bennetthorpe, Doncaster.

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

  • Reservists wear uniforms to work as Olympic call-out notices issued

    Reservists across the country are wearing their Service uniforms to work today, in the week before Armed Forces Day and as they receive their call-out notices to help provide security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • HMS Protector returns from maiden deployment

    Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector has returned home to Portsmouth today, 27 June, from her maiden deployment.

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

  • HMS Illustrious trains with French Navy

    Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has been undertaking air warfare training alongside the French Navy in the Bay of Biscay.

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

  • HMS Vigilant returns to the fleet following refit

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigilant has recently returned to her home on the Clyde in Scotland following a multi-million pound, three-year overhaul.

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

  • Securing Asia conference on 27 June 2012: James Brokenshire speech

    James Brokenshire's keynote speech at the inaugural Securing Asia conference.

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

  • 082/2012 - Ice ship snapper wins Royal Navy competition in 50th year

    The winners of the Royal Navy’s annual photographic competition, known as The Peregrine Trophy, were announced by the First Sea Lord at a ceremony at the Old Naval College Greenwich last night (June 25).

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

  • Revised estate procurement schedule announced

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has revised the timings of its Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme, following a major review of the procurement schedule for its future UK estate commercial arrange…

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

  • Defence scientists 10 years supporting Afghan front line

    It has been more than ten years since science and technology experts based at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) first deployed to Afghanistan in support of UK operations.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Ice patrol ship photos win Royal Navy annual awards

    Pictures of the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Protector have won this year's Peregrine Trophy, the Royal Navy's annual photographic competition.

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

  • Army Air Corps soldiers honoured by local community

    100 Army Air Corps soldiers marched through cheering crowds in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, at the weekend 'with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying'.

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