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  • Captain Tom Jennings, Royal Marines, killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Captain Tom Jennings, Royal Marines, who was killed in Afghanistan on 22 December 2011.

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  • MOD Chief Scientific Adviser receives prestigious US awards

    Professor Sir Mark Welland, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence and Head of the Department's Nanoscience Centre, has been given two prestigious awards by the United States Department of Defence and the US…

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

  • New ministerial committee to uphold pledges to Armed Forces

    A new ministerial committee will ensure that the Government delivers promises made under the Armed Forces Covenant as part of a cross-Government effort to keep the interests of Service personnel at the heart of the Nation.

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

  • MOD invests in future combat air systems

    The four-year Future Combat Air System (FCAS) focused research contract aims to sustain and develop the UK’s critical technology and skills …

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

  • Armed Forces honoured at the Millies

    A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of the UK's Armed Forces at the Sun Military Awards last night.

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

  • HMS Somerset in Tanzania for 50th anniversary of independence

    During the visit, the Type 23 Frigate hosted a number of Tanzanian dignitaries, and the ship’s company were welcomed as guests of this most …

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

  • Archbishop of York conducts special service for military families

    Yorkshire-based families of soldiers killed in action or seriously injured in Afghanistan have joined the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving.

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

  • Upgraded Army Lynx helicopter fleet complete

    The last of 22 upgraded Lynx support helicopters has been handed over to the Army Air Corps on budget and three months ahead of schedule.

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

  • Chief of the Defence Staff gives annual speech

    The single biggest strategic risk facing the UK today is economic rather than military, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards said at his RUSI Annual Lecture this week.

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

  • HMS Turbulent serenaded home by Military Wives Choir

    The submarine, with about 130 sailors on board, is the last unit from Operation ELLAMY, the UK’s contribution to action in Libya, to return …

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

  • HMS York monitors Russian aircraft carrier 'Admiral Kuznetsov'

    The Type 42 destroyer sailed north from her home port of Portsmouth last week and first observed the Admiral Kuznetsov north east of the Orkneys…

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

  • Military support to 2012 Olympic Games announced

    The extent to which Britain's Armed Forces will support the security effort for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London was announced today

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

  • CDS and PUS Christmas messages to staff 2011

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the MOD Permanent Secretary (PUS) have written a joint Christmas message to all staff, and separately CDS has written to all Service personnel.

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

  • Government confirms commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus

    The Government has accepted the recommendations in the Cyprus Review on Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) and confirmed its enduring commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus.

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

  • Castlemartin staff praised for helping rescue stranded sailors

    Carl Bryant and Chris Fowler used their experience and radar facilities at the range to help the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre locate …

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

  • Why Armed Forces attitude surveys matter

    Each year, for the last five years, Service personnel are encouraged to say how they are feeling about things like commitment to the job, living…

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

  • Last RAF convoy comes home following Libya operations

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has welcomed home the final RAF vehicle convoy from Italy following the end of UK operations over Libya.

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

  • RFA ship awarded Firmin Sword of Peace

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Largs Bay has won the Firmin Sword of Peace for her role in the Haiti disaster relief effort last year.

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

  • RFA Wave Ruler returns to UK after 21-month deployment

    RFA Wave Ruler arrived home yesterday, 12 December 2011, after spending nearly two years working across hurricane zones and drug-trafficking routes.

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

  • Commander-in-Chief visits new RAF intelligence aircraft training programme

    The second-highest-ranking Royal Air Force officer has visited British personnel who are being trained in America to use the Rivet Joint aircraft - the RAF's new airborne signals intelligence aircraft.

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