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  • Forecasting the weather for the RAF in Libya and Afghanistan

    As the RAF fights in both Afghanistan and Libya, military chiefs are turning to meteorologists to help them plan and execute crucial operations.

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

  • 3,000 Afghan Police recruits now graduated from UK-run training centre

    The first Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Officers have graduated from the British-run Regional Training Centre (South West) [RTC(SW)] in Helmand province, which has now passed out its 3,000th recruit.

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

  • Massive drugs seizure in Helmand by Afghan and UK forces

    More than 700 kilograms of dry opium has been seized by Afghan forces working alongside British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • British soldiers take on local Helmand cricket club

    The match was the brainchild of Lance Sergeant Richard Wooderson who is part of the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) working in the…

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

  • British soldier sets up boxing club for Afghan youngsters

    A British soldier who serves with the Joint Support Unit at Camp Souter, the main ISAF base in the Afghan capital Kabul, has set up a boxing club for Afghan youngsters.

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

  • The town that honours the fallen

    As the Queen bestowed Royal status on Wootton Bassett, the town's mayor Mary Champion explained why the caring locals turn out to honour fallen heroes.

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

  • 42 Commando build links with Helmand community

    After arriving in Helmand last month, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are showing they have a firm handle on security in the Shahzad area and are building links with the local population through regular shuras.

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

  • Brothers reunion in Helmand

    Corporal Adams is currently serving at Camp Bastion working as a member of the Tactical Supply Wing delivering fuel, food, equipment and mail…

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

  • UK and French troops train together

    To increase interoperability between French and UK troops, reciprocal training has begun between the two nations.

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

  • Gurkhas' first Helmand operation of the summer

    A search operation in an area thought to be a Taliban safe haven has been carried out by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in their first major operation since recently arriving in Helmand province.

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

  • 2 SCOTS are welcomed home

    Soldiers from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), who have recently returned from Afghanistan, are marching through the streets of Scotland this week to celebrate their homec…

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

  • Response to the FAC's report on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has presented to Parliament his response to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s fourth report on the UK’s foreign policy approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report March 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan during March.

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

  • Soldiers receive Afghanistan medals up a mountain

    In a break from the parade ground norm, soldiers and civilian staff from 16 Air Assault Brigade's headquarters walked up a Welsh mountain last week to collect their Afghanistan campaign medals.

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

  • New ANA training centre opens in Helmand

    The official opening ceremony of a new training centre for Afghan troops in Helmand province took place on Saturday 30 April 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "Need to remain vigilant against al-Qaeda"

    Foreign Secretary comments on the death of Osama Bin Laden and the need to remain vigilant against al-Qaeda and associated groups

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

  • British troops in Afghanistan celebrate Royal Wedding

    Parties were thrown by British troops serving in Afghanistan this weekend to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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

  • Royal Irish troops praise Afghan partners

    In a husky voice, raw not from celebratory pints of Guinness but from recent homecoming parades, Lieutenant Colonel Colin Weir, Commanding Officer…

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

  • Royal Marines teach Afghan colleagues rugby

    Marines from 45 Commando are working alongside soldiers from the Afghan National Army (ANA) to provide security in the Nad ‘Ali (South) area…

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

  • MOD scientists help shape Afghanistan operations

    A team from the MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has recently deployed to Afghanistan to help shape future NATO operations there.

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