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  • HMS Penzance heads to Mediterranean

    Minehunter HMS Penzance has left the Clyde to take up the UK baton from HMS Ledbury on NATO duties in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Third Astute submarine named Artful

    The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.

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

  • Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

    New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.

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

  • Royal Navy on exercise in Middle East

    British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Middle East since passing through the Suez Canal last week.

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

  • Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range

    Javelin anti-tank missiles have been launched at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) for the first time.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attack on EU mission in Kosovo

    UK condemns the shooting of a member of the EU’s Rule of Law mission to Kosovo. Violence cannot be permitted to disrupt Kosovo’s progress.

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

  • The world's largest defence and security event

    Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector.

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

  • Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan.

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

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

    The Prime Minister welcomed the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to Downing Street today.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty at UN General Assembly

    The UK is working hard to encourage states to sign the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • RAF space monitoring station reaches milestone

    RAF Fylingdales has reached 50 years of service in the fields of space surveillance and missile early warning operations.

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

  • HMS Lancaster visits Colombia

    Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster has visited Colombia to strengthen relationships with the country.

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

  • DIO delivers new vehicle workshops

    Royal Marines in Devon now have purpose-built workshops and garages to help them maintain military vehicles in top condition.

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  • Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Salisbury Plain hosts largest military exercise in 10 years

    7th Armoured Brigade has completed its final training exercise, the largest on Salisbury Plain in 10 years, before heading to Afghanistan.

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  • Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) have assumed responsibility for the UK's contribution to the EU mission in Mali.

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

  • Christmas post

    The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas.

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

  • Defence industry backs armed forces covenant

    A group of defence industry companies yesterday signed the armed forces corporate covenant at the DSEI exhibition.

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

  • French join British soldiers for big guns' return to Norfolk

    The first artillery shells in over a decade have been fired at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) during a joint UK and French Army exercise.

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

  • New pilots join the Red Arrows

    The 2 newest members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for 2014 have been announced.

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