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  • 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

  • Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment, died in Afghanistan today, Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • Chief Fire Officers Association Conference

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis addresses the Chief Fire Officers Association Conference.

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

  • British Government condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "These attacks only strengthen our determination to continue supporting the Somali people as they seek to build a secure and stable future."

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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

  • Officer Cadets prepare for the rigours of Sandhurst

    Students on the MOD's Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme prepare for officer training at Sandhurst.

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

  • RAF's Quick Reaction Alert revealed

    In an interview with Steve Willmot, Flight Lieutenant Noel Rees of 29 (Reserve) Squadron explains how the RAF's Quick Reaction Alert continues to defend British airspace seamlessly, day and night, in a way that has chang…

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

  • Royal Navy unveils new carrier engineering development facility

    One of the inaugural steps in preparing Royal Navy sailors to man the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers due in 2016 has been taken with the opening of an engineering development facility.

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

  • Scots Dragoon Guards take on Exercise Mongol Eagle

    A group of soldiers from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) have successfully completed the demanding and challenging Mongol Rally.

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

  • Army Families Federation Conference 2012

    Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Prompt payment for UK firms across Europe

    A new consultation begins today on implementing European Union (EU) legislation to combat the problem of late payment to British businesses.

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

  • £95,000 boost for Cleveland fire service’s bid to mutualise

    Cleveland firefighters’ plan to run their brigade as a mutual business will receive £95,000 in backing from the Mutual Support Programme.

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

  • Government's nudge unit goes global

    The UK government 'nudge unit' is to sell its expertise worldwide after saving the UK taxpayer millions of pounds.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes "important relationship" between UK and Poland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Minister Philip Hammond met their Polish counterparts in Warsaw on 19 September.

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

  • 126/2012 - Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine sails into base port

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s potent new Astute Class attack submarines, sailed into Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde today to begin sea trials.

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

  • 125/2012 - No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfield post an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and captur…

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

  • Reserves hone fighting skills in Italy

    Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh (3 R WELSH) have been honing their fighting skills in Italy as the Army looks to ramp up its Reserve Forces.

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 a…

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

  • Ambush sails into base port to begin sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's potent, new Astute Class attack submarines, sailed into Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde today to begin sea trials.

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

  • Close co-operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

    In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent 'green on blue&#…

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