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  • HMS Argyll deploys to Middle East after refit

    The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East after an 11-month refit.

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

  • Health awards finalists announced

    Military and civilian medics who provide innovative healthcare for serving personnel and veterans have been shortlisted in the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA).

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

  • Royal Navy Merlins mark ten years on the front line

    The four Merlin squadrons, all based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, marked the milestone with their first look at the next-generation …

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

  • Forces LGBT networking site wins European Diversity Award

    The inaugural European Diversity Awards were held in London on 22 September 2011 and served to highlight some of Europe’s highest achievers …

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

  • Royal Marines train in Californian desert

    For the past week, Royal Marines from 40 Commando have been training at a US Marine Corps facility in the searing heat of the Californian desert.

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

  • Queen's Gurkha Signals mark anniversary on Op ELLAMY

    Members of the Queen's Gurkha Signals from 22 Signal Regiment, currently based at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy, recently celebrated the unit's birthday.

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

  • Dr Fox: Defence Budget on a firm footing

    In an interview with ModernGov magazine Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has restated his belief that Britain's Armed Forces are prepared for any eventuality.

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

  • RAF continues strikes against Gaddafi forces in Sirte

    Over the weekend and into Monday, RAF operations over Libya have continued, with attacks on pro-Gaddafi forces in Sirte and Bani Walid.

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

  • Minister for Trade and Investment visits Tripoli to discuss the UK’s role in rebuilding Libya

    Lord Green: "Getting the Libyan economy up and running is a crucial factor in achieving political progress and stability."

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

  • Assembly of the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers is underway at Rosyth

    The Royal Navy’s massive new aircraft carriers are being delivered by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) - the alliance between DE&S, Babcock…

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

  • RAF Typhoons return from Libya operations

    After six months and one day supporting the UK mission over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY, RAF Typhoons have left Gioia del Colle in Italy and returned to the UK.

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

  • Royal Navy's 'eye in the sky' home from Libya mission

    Royal Navy personnel, who by using Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopters helped Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache helicopter launch strikes against Gaddafi's forces in Libya, have returned home from operations.

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

  • King's Troop horses enjoy Cornish adventure

    Hundreds of people have been turning out to see the horses and soldiers of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) during their recent visit to Cornwall.

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

  • Transport upgrade for RAF Recruit Training Squadron mascot

    Aircraftman George the Goat made his maiden journey in his new trailer recently to appear in a graduation parade at RAF Halton

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

  • Work begins on Royal Navy ammunitioning jetty

    Work is underway to construct a new ammunitioning jetty in Portsmouth Harbour to service the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the new Type 45 destroyers, into the 21st century.

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

  • HMS Somerset conducts exercises with Saudi Navy

    Having just taken over duties from HMS Monmouth in the Middle East, HMS Somerset has wasted no time in reinforcing multinational relations by conducting maritime security exercises with the Saudi Navy in the Red Sea.

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

  • Veterans Minister visits Poppy Factory

    The Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, has visited a charity helping to get wounded, injured and sick veterans into work.

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

  • Defence Secretary welcomes extension of NATO mission over Libya

    The North Atlantic Council decided yesterday to extend the current mandate of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, while keeping the situation under…

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

  • India and UK sign defence research agreement

    Under a new agreement Indian and British scientists are to work together to develop cutting-edge technologies for defence and security.

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

  • Transforming Service family homes in Hounslow

    Service personnel and their families in Hounslow, West London are settling into newly refurbished homes delivered by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) as part of an ongoing £7.8 million upgrade project.

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