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  • Deterrence in the 21st Century

    Speech by Dr Liam Fox Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister in Lebanon

    Continuing his visit to the region, the Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt arrived in Lebanon today for a two day visit.

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

  • British Minister for the Middle East tours South Lebanon

    The British Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt arrived in Lebanon today for a two-day visit following his activities in Damascus.

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

  • Headquarters Land Forces moves to Andover

    The move of the headquarters is called Project Hyperion and is due to be completed by the end of July 2010. The Hyperion programme emerged …

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

  • Defence Secretary meets NATO Secretary General

    The Secretary General is in London for a series of meetings with senior political figures and met the Defence Secretary to discuss NATO strategy…

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

  • PM and NATO Secretary-General hold talks

    Prime Minister David Cameron and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen have held talks about the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • PM condemns killing of three British soldiers

    Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the "appalling" killing of three British troops in Afghanistan by a rogue Afghan soldier

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

  • The Queen visits the UN

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Statement to the 105th Meeting of the General Assembly

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

  • Mercian soldiers receive gallantry awards

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) [2 MERCIAN] have received their gallantry awards at Buckingham Palace from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel-in-Chief of The Me…

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

  • 3 YORKS receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS) received their Op HERRICK medals on Friday 9 July 2010 in recognition of the part they have played in Afghanistan over the last year.

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

  • New HQ for Lincolnshire air weapons range

    A new Headquarters and improved facilities at Air Weapons Range (AWR) Holbeach which provides pre-deployment training for Armed Forces headed for Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD and F1 motorsport race ahead to provide battlefield technology

    Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD's Lord Astor has said.

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

  • Sudan Troika reiterate their support for credible and peaceful referenda in 2011

    The Sudan Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) have issued the following statement on the final year of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes United Nations role for Baroness Amos

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the appointment of Baroness Amos as UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

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

  • Innovative battery system lightens the load for troops on ops

    Commanders in Afghanistan issued a plea for the weight of essential power sources for radios and other communications equipment used on front…

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

  • British forces train the Afghans to train themselves

    Every two weeks, groups of up to 600 Afghan National Army (ANA) recruits arrive at Camp Bastion. All will have completed basic infantry training…

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

  • ISAF newspapers find new use as school books

    International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) newspapers are being used by local elders in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, to educate children in three languages.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Turkish Foreign Minister

    William Hague met with Ahmet Davutoglu at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 8 July.

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

  • Achieving Progress in Afghanistan: The Political Dimension

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has taken part in an event hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) to discuss the Government's role in Afghanistan.

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

  • On the road with the CLP

    Keeping the forward operating bases supplied in Afghanistan is no easy task, but one that is crucial to the success of the mission. Sharon Kean reports on how combat logistic patrols (CLPs) do their work.

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