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  • UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

    MOD will provide hundreds of troops, an aviation support ship and 3 Merlin helicopters as the UK ramps up its efforts to tackle Ebola.

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

  • RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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

  • Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has praised military personnel going through medical training to help tackle Ebola in west Africa.

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

  • Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

    The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards.

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

  • Royal Navy warship conducts successful visit to Belize

    HMS Argyll has just conducted a successful Defence Engagement visit to Belize.

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

  • More support for armed forces unsung heroes

    Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel.

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

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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

  • Homeland Security: The Role of Diplomacy

    The Homeland Security Summit took place in Amman on 29 September

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

  • Faslane to benefit from significant investment

    MOD awards £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases including Faslane.

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

  • £3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

    MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases.

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

  • RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

    Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.

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

  • Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan

    The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan.

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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • MOD awards contract to build Typhoon facilities in Moray

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £23 million contract to deliver new accommodation and support facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.

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  • UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

    British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army.

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

  • PM speech at the UN General Assembly 2014

    David Cameron gave his closing speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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

  • Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

    Michael Fallon has attended the passing out ceremony of cadets from the first intake of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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

  • Trainee infantry soldiers get new range at Catterick

    Trainee soldiers in Yorkshire are benefiting from a new state-of-the-art firing range at Catterick Training Area (CTA).

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  • Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat

    Michael Fallon meets Middle East partners to discuss international response to ISIL.

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