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  • Bulwark takes over as UK flagship

    Just two days after HMS Albion made her final entry to Plymouth for three years, and three days after she herself completed her last major training…

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

  • RAF's Sentinel relocates to Gioia del Colle

    After six months of operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus the RAF's Sentinel aircraft, which has been gathering vital reconnaissance imagery as part of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, is relocating to Gioia del C…

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

  • Female medics honoured for work with injured personnel

    The six women, who were recognised for their work treating injured military personnel and civilians in hospitals in the UK and in the field,…

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

  • The future of cyberspace: a global challenge

    Ahead of the London Conference on Cyberspace, Foreign Secretary William Hague talks about the social and economic benefits of the internet, and the need to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace for the future.

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

  • PM statement on the release of Sergeant Gilad Shalit

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement on the release of Israeli soldier Sergeant Gilad Shalit and hopes it will "bring peace a step closer".

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Morocco

    Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Morocco for his first official visit as Foreign Secretary.

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

  • PRT chief on the plan for Helmand reconstruction

    Michael O'Neill, Head of Mission for the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), speaks to Tristan Kelly in Lashkar Gah about the draw down due to complete by 2015.

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

  • HMS Richmond missile refit begins

    An extensive £20m refit has begun at Devonport Dockyard on the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond.

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

  • Army bomb specialists welcomed home from Helmand

    Essex-based explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists received a rousing welcome as they marched through Saffron Walden to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 17 October 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Gus O'Donnell's report, Hillsborough, IMF resources and energy prices.

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

  • Foreign Secretary dismayed at announcement of Israeli settlement expansion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.

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

  • Supporting civilian authority: what role for the Military?

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Afghan Interior Minister

    Discussion focussed on progress on the security and justice sector in Afghanistan when Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Afghan Interior Minister General Bismellah Khan Mohammadi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland’s agreement to host the 2012 Conference on the Middle East WMD Free Zone

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I believe that a Middle East free of all WMD and their means of delivery is an achievable goal, and one which is vital to the long term peace and security of the region."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision to freeze the assets of the Commercial Bank of Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This measure will further constrict the regime’s financial activities and reduce its ability to repress and kill innocent civilians."

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete Afghanistan mission

    The Royal Navy's Commando Sea King Mk4 helicopters have completed their final mission in support of Joint Helicopter Force (Afghanistan) and are now returning to the UK.

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

  • Philip Hammond announced as new Defence Secretary

    The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP has been announced as the new Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • RAF charity cycle ride dedicated to Red Arrows pilot

    Cyclists from the RAF have been taking part in a coast-to-coast charity cycle ride this week dedicated to Red Arrows pilot Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging who tragically lost his life this summer.

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

  • Afghan police intercept explosives-laden truck

    The massive find resulted in the destruction of over 700kg of homemade explosives after police found a secret compartment hidden in the back…

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

  • Navy divers detonate WW2 mine

    Royal Navy explosives specialists have safely blown up a rare 400-pound (180kg) Second World War German mine off the north Kent coast.

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