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  • 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

  • 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

  • Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Under Secretary of State.

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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

  • RAF airmen selected for GB bobsleigh squad

    Senior Aircraftman John Baines from RAF Leeming, Corporal Stu Benson from RAF Cosford, and Corporal Keith McLaughlin from RAF Boulmer have been…

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

  • Defence Ministers collect for Poppy Appeal

    The Royal British Legion’s 2011 Poppy Appeal was launched last week with the expressed aim of breaking previous years’ fundraising totals. …

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

  • Back from Libya naval aircrew prepare for Afghanistan

    Having helped pave the way for vital aircraft strikes against Colonel Gaddafi's forces in Libya, personnel from 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are now preparing to return to Afghanistan.

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

  • Private Matthew James Sean Haseldin killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Matthew Haseldin from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 MERCIAN) was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 3 November 2011.

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  • Wolfe Society dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Deputy PM welcomes home UK forces from Libya campaign

    The event was attended by personnel from the RAF, Royal Navy and Army who have recently returned from flying or supporting missions as part …

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant recognised in law for first time

    The new Armed Forces Act 2011 creates the requirement for an annual Armed Forces Covenant report to Parliament each year. This will set out…

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

  • Turbulent leads joint UK-Indian exercise

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Turbulent has led British involvement in the latest annual Anglo-Indian naval exercise, Konkan.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister welcomes home British Armed Forces servicemen and women

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has welcomed home British Armed Forces servicemen and women who have served in manoeuvres in Libya.

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

  • Best in Defence acquisition recognised at Min DEST awards

    Seven teams from across Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), as well as a team from HQ Joint Force Support, based in Camp Bastion, were presented…

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

  • HMS Bulwark develops her twin Chinook capability

    To develop her lift capacity the Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Bulwark, has been operating with two CH-47 Chinook helicopters whilst transiting north to the Tyne.

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

  • RAF Tornados return home from Libya operations

    After completing over 8,000 hours of flying and almost 1,500 sorties the Tornado Force personnel from RAF Marham have begun returning home after successfully completing their mission to help free Libya and protect the civili…

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

  • Local Government Association conference

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • MOD announces first community projects to receive Covenant funding

    More than £423,000 has been given to 13 bids from across the country to help fund local projects that increase understanding of, or support …

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