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  • Minister thanks missile plant for support during Libya operation

    Hundreds of workers at a British missile factory have been thanked by the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff for their efforts in supporting the Armed Forces during the Libya intervention.

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

  • Artillery competition trains gunners for rapid reaction role

    Colchester-based 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) held a best gun detachment competition last week at Warcop, in Cumbria…

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

  • Navy's next helicopter completes trials on HMS Iron Duke

    The Royal Navy's next generation helicopter, Wildcat, has completed demanding trials aboard HMS Iron Duke, laying the groundwork for future operations.

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

  • British and French soldiers train together at Otterburn

    British and French soldiers have been taking part in a training exercise this week at the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland as part of the continuing relationship between French and British Army units.

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

  • UK-France declaration on security and defence

    New declaration agreed at the UK-France Summit, February 2012.

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

  • HMS Protector's first trip to Antarctica

    Newly commissioned Royal Navy ice patrol vessel HMS Protector met up with her sister ship, the RRS Ernest Shackleton, in Antarctica recently.

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

  • Army and Navy support National Apprenticeship Week

    A soldier has been talking this week about how his apprenticeship has helped him keep Apaches flying over Afghanistan, while HMS Raleigh has been showcasing their apprenticeship training to local schools and colleges.

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

  • Royal Navy issues record fine for illegal fishing

    A Royal Navy patrol ship has issued a record on-the-spot fine to fishermen using undersized nets after sailors boarded a Dutch fishing vessel in the North Sea.

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

  • Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

    The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons Defence Select Committee in its report on the operation.

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

  • RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

    The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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

  • King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.

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

  • IN PICTURES: King's Troop RHA leaves St John's Wood for new home in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) rode through St John's Wood yesterday, Monday 6 February 2012, as they left their barracks for the last time prior to their move today to their new home in Woolwich.

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

  • Queen discusses Libya operations at RAF Marham

    Her Majesty The Queen, in her role as Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Marham, visited the station and its personnel this week to discover more about their work on operations over Libya.

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

  • HMS Lancaster returns to sea after major refit

    HMS Lancaster has returned to sea for the first time in 16 months following a major upgrade.

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

  • HMS Brocklesby rewarded for part in Libya mission

    HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britain's best minehunter for its work in the waters off Libya last year.

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

  • HMS Daring becomes first Type 45 to pass through the Suez Canal

    HMS Cumberland's ship's company received a rapturous welcome home to the UK as she returned from six-and-a-half months of operations, including high-profile roles evacuating refugees from Libya and enforcing an arms …

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

  • Defence Secretary meets New Zealand counterpart

    The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has welcomed the New Zealand Minister of Defence Dr Jonathan Coleman to the UK.

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

  • Navy engineers catch Black Widow spider in Sea King

    Royal Navy aircraft engineers got a shock recently when they started maintenance on a Sea King helicopter and came across a Black Widow spider inside.

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

  • RFA Fort Victoria disembarks pirates for prosecution in the Seychelles

    A group of suspected pirates caught by a Royal Navy operation in the Indian Ocean will face justice in the Seychelles.

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

  • Leave the landing light on

    The deck of the new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers may be the size of four football pitches and supported by the best part of 65,000 tonnes of steel but, from three miles (5km) out, when viewed through the BAE Syste…

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