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  • Aft island of Queen Elizabeth carrier in place

    The aft island of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been lowered into place by Aircraft Carrier Alliance workers at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife.

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

  • Troops thunder onto Salisbury Plain

    Some 600 soldiers have taken part in a major tactical training exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Wales Office Minister marks Armed Forces Day in Cardiff

    Wales Office Minister, Baroness Jenny Randerson will honour the contribution and dedication of veteran and serving military personnel at events to mark the fifth Armed Forces Day in Cardiff this weekend.

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

  • Businesses urged to support Armed Forces community

    Businesses and charities across the UK are now able to pledge their support to the Armed Forces by signing the new Corporate Covenant.

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

  • Arctic Convoy veterans honoured at Armed Forces Day reception

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore paid tribute to members of the Armed Forces past and present at a reception in Edinburgh.

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

  • Third Joint Strike Fighter for the UK arrives

    The third of the UK's F-35 short take-off and vertical landing Lightning II aircraft has arrived at Eglin US Air Force Base in Florida.

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

  • Reservists in Germany for Exercise Ypres Sapper

    Over 200 Territorial Army soldiers are currently completing their annual training camp during Exercise Ypres Sapper 13 in Germany.

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

  • Reservists wear their uniforms with pride for Uniform to Work Day

    Reservists from all 3 Services have today, 26 June, swapped their civilian clothes for military uniforms to mark Uniform to Work Day.

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

  • Spending Round 2013 for MOD

    The Defence Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff have issued statements following the Chancellor's Spending Round 2013 announcement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech on rejecting decline and renewing Western diplomacy in the 21st Century

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at the invitation of Nancy Reagan.

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

  • Trenches survey prompts preservation calls

    Findings from an archaeological survey of First World War practice trenches in Edinburgh have prompted calls for their preservation.

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  • Now is the time for Arab world to invest in women

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening's speech at the G8 Deauville Partnership: women in business conference

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

  • HMS Echo in Malta

    Survey ship HMS Echo has begun an 18-month mission with a visit to Malta, reaffirming the ship's and the Royal Navy's bonds with its people.

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

  • The nation prepares for Armed Forces Day

    With just days to go, organisers are pulling out all the stops to make this year's Armed Forces Day the biggest and best yet.

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

  • Iron Duke back at sea after major upgrade

    Portsmouth-based HMS Iron Duke has returned to sea after a 16-month upgrade and now boasts one of the world's most advanced radar systems.

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

  • Armed Forces Day flags fly across UK

    Armed Forces Day flags are flying high above 10 Downing Street and across the UK today in the build up to the fifth annual Armed Forces Day.

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

  • Armed Forces Day flag flies on Whitehall

    Today, the Armed Forces Day flag flies above the Cabinet Office and Dover House, and across Whitehall.

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

  • HMS Dragon conducts dual helicopter operations

    A Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer has used 2 helicopters on front line operations for the first time.

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

  • Press conference: Prime Minister at end of G8 Summit

    The Prime Minister’s closing press conference at the G8 Summit, Lough Erne on 18 June 2013.

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

  • Defence exports largest increase in 5 years

    British defence exports rose by 62% in 2012 – the largest increase for 5 years.

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