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  • The UK-US defence partnership

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence.

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

  • Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

    The army showed off its new command at Upavon airfield in Wiltshire yesterday, during Exercise Griffin Herald.

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

  • Multi-million-pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

    The Royal Navy will benefit from advanced new anti-ship missiles thanks to a £500 million joint investment by the UK and French governments.

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

  • UK Defence Minister promotes ongoing commitment to Qatar

    Partnership industrial cooperation and innovation are the main UK themes as UK companies exhibit a range of world beating defence capabilities at DIMDEX 2014.

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

  • Armed Forces' Pay Review Body: 2014 to 2015 pay round

    Letter from the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) to the Chief of Defence Personnel on 27 March 2014

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  • Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

    An army medic who gave life-saving first aid to colleagues injured in a bomb attack has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

    Plans to expand the number of NHS staff who train as reservists for the armed forces have been explored in a major reservist summit.

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

  • British Support to KSF Football in Kosovo

    Lt Colonel David Jones, British Adviser to the Commander of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) is taking a leading role in the development of KSF football

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

  • TriStar retires after 30 years' service

    The Lockheed TriStar has flown its last operational mission with the Royal Air Force.

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

  • Remotely piloted aircraft report

    A Defence Select Committee report published today says remotely piloted aircraft are an important military capability for the future.

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

  • Nuclear Security Summit 2014

    David Cameron is attending the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.

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

  • Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

    An RAF Chinook crew who landed their helicopter under fire from Afghan insurgents have been honoured.

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

  • The Great Escape 70 years on

    The 'Great Escape' from Second World War prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III took place on this night 70 years ago.

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

  • Completion of high security shipments

    The White House announces completion of high security shipments.

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  • MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

    Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified.

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

  • Extreme weather tests exercising troops in Canada

    British soldiers have been working in temperatures of -20°C to improve facilities on the Canadian training estate.

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  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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

  • Military courage recognised by operational honours list

    Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 March 2014

    A total of 114 members of the armed forces and 3 civilians have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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

  • New construction contracts for southern England

    Two multi-million-pound contracts for construction projects on the Ministry of Defence estate in southern England have been announced.

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