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  • Upgraded ship simulator aids Royal Navy training

    The most advanced ship simulator in the Navy has been installed at Dartmouth, featuring photo-realistic recreations of key harbours to train bridge teams.

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

  • Army Reserves unit trials new initiative to get people into work

    An Army Reserves transport unit is trialling a new initiative aimed at getting unemployed people into work.

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

  • MOD launches new Defence Discount Service

    The MOD has launched a new Defence Discount Service, as part of the Armed Forces Covenant, in recognition of service in the Armed Forces.

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

  • Financial boost to Reserves and injured Service personnel

    The Government is showing its commitment to Armed Forces personnel by giving extra financial support to Reserves and injured Service personnel.

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

  • Sailors train to save lives at HMS Raleigh

    In a unique mock-up of the lower decks of a warship, 17 sailors have played victims and rescuers as a week-long first aid training course reaches its climax at HMS Raleigh.

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

  • Defence Geographic Centre receives GIS award

    A team of geospatial analysts within the Foundation Division at the Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) has received the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Award.

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

  • Science and Technology showcased for the Army

    The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) demonstrated its land environment Science and Technology (S&T) capability to Army Headquarters in a one-day showcase on Monday 1 October.

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

  • Royal flies with naval reserves

    His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent visited the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Air Branch on Thursday 27 September to see the role of the reserves in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton i…

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

  • Surgeon General’s Triple Serpent Conference 2012

    Speech delivered by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at the Medical Services Training Group, Ash Vale, Aldershot on Tuesday 2 October 2012.

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

  • Norwegian Army Conference 2012

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

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

  • 132/2012 - Army engineers looking to speed into the record books

    The British Army’s Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) will join forces with the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car Project in a bid to smash the current land speed record, the MoD announced today.

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

  • Royal Welsh soldiers exercise Freedom of Ceredigion

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of the town of Cardigan on Friday to welcome soldiers exercising their freedom of the county of Ceredigion.

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

  • 131/2012 - Navy roars into the Mediterranean for major exercise with international allies

    More than 3,000 sailors and Marines are gearing up for a three-month training deployment to the Mediterranean – this year’s key workout of the UK’s high-readiness task force.

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

  • HMS York bows out

    A ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base has officially marked the end of HMS York's 27-year Royal Navy career.

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

  • Naval force gears up for Cougar 12

    More than 3,000 sailors and marines are gearing up for a three-month training deployment to the Mediterranean - this year's key workout of the UK's high-readiness task force.

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

  • MOD searches for innovation to give the edge in cyberspace

    Ministry of Defence scientists at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are inviting research proposals for innovations that will provide an improved understanding of cyberspace.

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

  • Army's Olympic gold medallist returns to work

    Gold-medal-winning Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has completed her first week back in her military day job.

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

  • HMS Edinburgh embarks on final voyage

    Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth today, Monday 24 September, on her final deployment, to conduct routine operations across the Atlantic.

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

  • Airborne supply experts train for rapid reaction role

    The supply and maintenance support provided to the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force has been put to the test on Exercise Active Chariot

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

  • 127/2012 - £1.3 Million for communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

    More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans Mark Francois has…

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