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  • Royal Navy divers join fight against IEDs in Helmand

    Predominantly based at Camp Bastion, the quartet of divers will work in support of the British Army’s 61 Field Squadron (Explosive Ordnance …

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

  • New CT scanners improve trauma care at Camp Bastion

    The new facility will significantly improve the treatment available to injured Service personnel in theatre, and was opened by the Director …

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

  • Prince honours Lynx crews for 'keeping the Taliban's heads down'

    His Royal Highness Prince Charles presented Afghan service medals this week to members of 1st Regiment Army Air Corps (1 Regt AAC) who have recently been operating Lynx helicopters over Helmand.

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

  • Beating the IED threat in Helmand

    Men, machines, and most recently, animals, are working together to beat the biggest threat to troops in Afghanistan - improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by insurgents. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • RAF Merlin squadron reflects on Helmand deployment

    After several weeks providing support to troops on the ground in Helmand province, the Merlin helicopter crews from 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron's B Flight, based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, are coming home.

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

  • Royal Marines train for naval base protection

    The Fleet Protection Group, who are tasked with protecting the ships and submarines alongside at the naval base, operate a variety of craft …

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

  • Carrier construction begins on the Mersey

    The nationwide programme to build the Royal Navy's new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers passed another milestone when construction on the first ship, the Queen Elizabeth, began in Birkenhead yesterday, Monday 26 J…

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

  • Royal Marine witnesses progress in Sangin

    Captain Adams is serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines in the Sangin district centre. He was last in the town in 2005 serving with the Mobile…

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

  • Airborne Forces celebrate 70th anniversary

    The open day featured most elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade including The Band of The Parachute Regiment and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal…

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

  • Control orders: correction

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as…

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

  • Families join HMS Chatham on way home from fighting piracy

    The relatives of HMS Chatham's ship's company recently experienced life at sea, joining their loved ones for the final leg of the frigate's journey back from the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • HMS Monmouth crew undergo maritime security training

    Sailors from HMS Monmouth are currently training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, learning how to carry out one of the most important Royal Navy roles - boarding suspect vessels around the world.

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

  • MOD Guard Service wins gold

    The MOD Guard Service has been awarded the top accreditation in the security industry.

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

  • Horses on holiday in Blackpool

    A group of horses and soldiers from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have travelled from London to Blackpool to indulge in a week of training and enjoy a break from the rigours of ceremonial duties.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on EU Sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following the decision to place sanctions on Iran

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

  • EU announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

    At the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today, the EU announced an unprecedented package of sanctions in response to concerns about the Iranian nuclear programme.

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

  • Driving solutions in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham supports the increase in the number of troops in Amisom and explains why we must not force a solution on Somalia.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 26 July 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Policing White Paper, Afghanistan leaks, MPs' pensions and the Prime Minister's holiday.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at news from the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Prince Charles honours Army helicopter pilots

    Army helicopter pilots, ground crew and technicians who have served in Afghanistan were presented with campaign medals by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales yesterday.

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