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  • Royal Navy Observer clocks up 6,000 helicopter flying hours

    Fleet Air Arm Lieutenant Commander Joe Harper clocked up his six-thousandth helicopter flying hour whilst taking off at night from HMS Daring…

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

  • Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

    From today, Wednesday 14 September, online well-being network Big White Wall is equipped to support the mental health needs of the Armed Forces…

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

  • New armour steel showcased at DSEi

    A new high-performance armour steel that will be used to protect vehicles on the front line was showcased at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) event today.

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

  • RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya

    During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime armoured vehicles occupying dug-in positions near the town.

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

  • HMS Scott ready to deploy

    The Royal Navy's deep-water ocean survey vessel HMS Scott has returned to sea and is ready to deploy following a maintenance and training period.

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

  • Death of Fusilier Dean Griffiths in Kent

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Fusilier Dean Griffiths, from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, on the Lydd Ranges, Kent, on 14 September 2011.

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  • 2011/09/13 - Building Security, Celebrating Success

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2011, ExCel London, on Tuesday 13 September 2011.

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

  • RAF suppliers and movers vital to Libya operation

    As NATO continues its mission in Libya, RAF suppliers and movers ensure that personnel can operate at a tempo not seen since the Second World War.

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

  • 2 PARA in Ukraine for Exercise Rapid Trident

    Personnel from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) joined military parachutists from around the globe to exercise in Ukraine.

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

  • RAF Tornados conduct more long-range strikes in Libya

    British aircraft have again conducted long-range strikes against some of Colonel Gaddafi's remaining military bases, as NATO continues with Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolutio…

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

  • HMS Dauntless visits London

    HMS Dauntless became the first of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers to visit the capital when she sailed up the Thames on Saturday to the ExCeL Centre in London's Docklands.

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

  • RAF aircraft target a former regime compound in Libya

    Royal Air Force aircraft yesterday participated in a long-range mission, targeting a military vehicle depot at a former regime compound located near Sebha.

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

  • RAF Brize Norton resumes repatriation duties

    Sergeant Barry Weston of 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed by an improvised explosive device while leading a patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district…

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

  • Army engineers exercise in Cyprus

    The four-week exercise aims to develop REME troops’ basic infantry skills in the challenging environment and terrain of Cyprus, with temperatures…

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

  • Ofsted report into welfare and care of recruits published

    The third annual Ofsted report on the effectiveness of welfare and duty of care for recruits and trainees in Armed Forces initial training was published today.

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

  • Statement on the report into the death of Mr Baha Mousa in Iraq in 2003

    Statement by Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Archaeology project aids injured personnel rehabilitation

    A group of injured soldiers are being taught the fundamental skills of archaeology on Salisbury Plain Training Area as part of their physical rehabilitation.

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

  • HMS Somerset takes over from HMS Monmouth in the Middle East

    On her journey to relieve her sister ship, HMS Somerset paused at Souda Bay in Crete for an operational capability check at the NATO range to…

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

  • RAF and Navy take further action against pro-Gaddafi forces

    Royal Air Force Tornado and Typhoon aircraft conducted a number of armed reconnaissance patrols over Libya yesterday, as NATO maintained its…

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

  • DIO hosts industry event for national construction framework

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has held an industry day to support procurement of its National Capital Works Framework arrangement for construction, under its Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme.

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