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  • UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

    Air Force personnel from the UK and the US have carried out a joint training exercise to improve the way NATO carries out air-to-air refuelling.

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

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

    It has been announced that Jon Thompson will take up the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Armed Forces play wins theatre award

    A play starring several members of the Armed Forces has been awarded a prestigious theatre award.

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

  • Close protection personnel undergo intense training

    The Royal Military Police's Close Protection Unit guards ministers, senior military officials and diplomatic staff on global deployments, so thorough training for new recruits is vital.

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

  • 115/2012 - The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

    Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on Operation HERRICK 17 in October for a six-month tour as the lead formation …

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

  • Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

    Musician Jools Holland has been made Honorary Colonel of 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) [EOD].

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

  • RAF airman prepares for Hockey World League

    An award-winning recruit at RAF Halton has been selected to represent Wales in the Hockey World League.

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

  • Sir Chris Hoy takes to the skies in an RAF Typhoon

    Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy is used to speed, but even Britain's premier cycling champion was thrilled by a ride in an RAF Typhoon.

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

  • Army's Foxhound fleet to grow

    The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure 25 extra Foxhound vehicles to add to the Army's existing fleet.

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

  • Prime Minister's phone calls with Presidents Hollande and Obama

    Syria and the Eurozone were discussed.

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

  • HMS Sutherland crew hone pirate take-down skills

    Royal Marines aboard HMS Sutherland have been practising their pirate vessel boarding techniques using 'rapid roping' from the frigate's helicopter in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

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

  • RAF kick-starts Paralympics in Edinburgh

    The crew of a Royal Air Force Puma helicopter have kick-started the opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games by helping to unveil the official logo in Edinburgh.

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

  • Paras lay down fitness challenge to public

    The public is being offered the chance to take on a true test of military fitness in Colchester.

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

  • Quango clampdown saving billions for the taxpayer

    The government is now more than halfway through the first wave of its quango reform programme, saving at least £1.4bn for the taxpayer.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes report on Operation Atalanta

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the House of Lords EU Committee for External Affairs report on EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta.

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

  • British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

    Personnel from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) have been mentoring Afghan soldiers to improve their trauma care and first aid skills.

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

  • RAF Reaper team uncovers Afghan drugs haul

    An RAF team has uncovered a huge stash of drugs in a truck in Afghanistan using a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).

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

  • Final passing out parade at Bassingbourn Barracks

    The last tranche of soldiers to complete their Phase 1 training at Bassingbourn Barracks have marched off the parade square and into the history books.

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

  • 114/2012 - MOD Unveils Royal Navy’s future warships

    The latest design of the Royal Navy’s next generation of warships has been unveiled today by the MoD.

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