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  • HMS Mersey rescues sailor from yacht blaze

    The alertness and keen eye of a sailor on the bridge of HMS Mersey helped save the life of a Dutch yachtsman after fire ravaged his boat off the Norfolk coast this week.

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

  • Duke of Cambridge to deploy to Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales, currently serving as a Search and Rescue co-pilot with 22 Squadron based at RAF Valley in Wales, will be deployed to…

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

  • Adaptability 'crucial component' of future infantry equipment

    In a speech to the Modern Infantry Conference and Exhibition at Bisley in Surrey, Mr Luff said the quest for the right mix of mobility, protection…

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

  • First tranche of Army unit moves confirmed

    As part of the first tranche of Army unit moves confirmed by the MOD today as part of the Defence Rebasing Programme, 1,800 troops based in Germany will from January 2012 be brought back to the UK.

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

  • Military and civilian health personnel honoured

    Military and civilian health personnel were honoured for their work at this year's Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards.

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

  • Modern infantry conference

    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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, including the Middle East Peace Process and Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • Navy's new Wildcat makes first landing at sea

    The Royal Navy's next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, has landed on a ship at sea for the first time.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled at continuing deaths in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after further violence in Syria, despite the Syrian Government agreeing last week to the Arab League's plan to stop the violence.

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

  • Gunners return from Afghanistan on bonfire night

    Children of 150 soldiers from 57 (Bhurtpore) Battery, 32 Regiment Royal Artillery (32 Regt RA), had more reason than bonfires and fireworks to remember the 5th of November this year as their parents returned from a six-month…

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

  • CDS visits HMS Ocean to praise Libya role

    Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean and her complement of sailors, marines and soldiers have recently been conducting operations in…

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

  • UK's first Type 45 destroyer ready for maiden deployment

    HMS Daring will sail from Portsmouth in the New Year, after more than four years of trials, tests and training which have just concluded with eight demanding weeks off Plymouth.

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

  • Soldiers survive IED strike thanks to Scimitar

    The three soldiers of the Welsh Cavalry were on a routine patrol in Nahr-e Saraj when their Scimitar Mk2 was engulfed in an explosion. All three…

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

  • Deportation with assurances

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 8 November 2011 by Theresa May and the House of Lords by Lord Henley…

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

  • Princess of Wales's soldiers patrol with Afghan Police

    Troops from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (1 PWRR) have been carrying out security patrols recently in a small village in Helmand province alongside members of the local Afghan Police.

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

  • Veterans to wear Malaysia Medal officially for first time

    British veterans awarded the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) Medal have been given permission by Her Majesty The Queen to wear it for the first time during remembrance events on Sunday.

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

  • HMS Liverpool arrives home from Libya mission

    Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool returned home to Portsmouth today following more than seven months working as part of NATO operations off the coast of Libya.

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

  • Military wives and girlfriends sing out for TV show

    The three-part BBC2 series, which starts tonight, is called ‘The Choir: Military Wives’. It sees Gareth working with the families of tri-Service…

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

  • Get Safe Online Week 2011

    The increase in smart phone malware is one of the key threats being highlighted during this year’s annual Get Safe Online Week.

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

  • PM meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati

    The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Miqati on his success in forming a government.

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