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  • HMS Albion arrives back after major US exercise

    The ship’s crew and Royal Marines from 42 Commando, based at Bickleigh Barracks in Plymouth, have been away from the UK since early June, taking…

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

  • HMS Montrose deploys on counter-piracy operations

    The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose set sail from Her Majesty's Naval Base in Devonport, Plymouth, this week for the Horn of Africa and the Somali Basin, where she will take part in counter-piracy operations.

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

  • Royal Navy cyclists take second national title

    A team from HMS Raleigh has cycled a combined distance of 1,341 miles (2,158km) to earn the Royal Navy the title of UK national 24-hour time trial champions for the second year running.

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

  • Royal Marines train for naval base protection

    The Fleet Protection Group, who are tasked with protecting the ships and submarines alongside at the naval base, operate a variety of craft …

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

  • Airborne Forces celebrate 70th anniversary

    The open day featured most elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade including The Band of The Parachute Regiment and the Pipes and Drums of The Royal…

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

  • Families join HMS Chatham on way home from fighting piracy

    The relatives of HMS Chatham's ship's company recently experienced life at sea, joining their loved ones for the final leg of the frigate's journey back from the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • HMS Monmouth crew undergo maritime security training

    Sailors from HMS Monmouth are currently training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall, learning how to carry out one of the most important Royal Navy roles - boarding suspect vessels around the world.

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

  • MOD Guard Service wins gold

    The MOD Guard Service has been awarded the top accreditation in the security industry.

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

  • Horses on holiday in Blackpool

    A group of horses and soldiers from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have travelled from London to Blackpool to indulge in a week of training and enjoy a break from the rigours of ceremonial duties.

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

  • Royal Marines rescue fisherman

    A team of Royal Marines from 9 Assault Squadron, based on board the Royal Navy helicopter commando carrier HMS Ocean, have helped save an American fisherman whose boat was on the brink of sinking.

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

  • RAF star in International Air Tattoo

    The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, were amongst the star attractions at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) held over the weekend at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.

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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

  • DE putting soldiers first in Germany

    Defence Estates (DE) has refurbished three Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks within Barker Barracks at Paderborn Garrison in Germany under the Soldier First programme.

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

  • HMS St Albans completes exercise in the Gulf

    Exercise Saif Ledge brought together units from the Kuwaiti, French and US navies as well as our own Royal Navy, and also included units from…

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

  • Imjin gets new facility to brief front-line NATO forces

    Defence Estates (DE) has built a new eco-friendly briefing facility at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), one of NATO's front-line high readiness forces.

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

  • Team chosen to relocate King's Troop to Woolwich

    Defence Estates (DE) has awarded construction company Morgan Sindall the contract to relocate the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from St John's Wood to Woolwich.

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

  • Thousands show support for Royal Naval Air Station

    People in Yeovil turned out in their thousands to show their support for sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Heron as they marched through the town last week.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Royal Navy's Amphibious Task Group heads for USA

    The Royal Navy's amphibious flagship HMS Albion, leading the UK's amphibious Task Group, left Devonport last week to meet up with the Auriga multinational Naval Task Group off the east coast of the USA.

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

  • HMS York returns from South Atlantic deployment

    The Portsmouth-based warship, a Type 42 destroyer, was deployed at the end of November and sailed to ports including Gibraltar, the Cape Verde…

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