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HMS Richmond joins the fight against people smugglers in the Med

HMS Richmond joins the fight against people smugglers in the Med

Saturday, 24 October 2015

UK warship HMS Richmond has joined the EU mission in the Mediterranean to tackle migrant smugglers....

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Work starts on new accommodation for army medics

Work starts on new accommodation for army medics

Friday, 23 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has started work on new en-suite single living accommodation for army medics at Keogh Barracks in Ash Vale, Su...

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Bomb Disposal 75: Prince Harry attends Commemorative Service

Bomb Disposal 75: Prince Harry attends Commemorative Service

Thursday, 22 October 2015

A service marking 75 years since the formation of the Army’s Royal Engineer bomb disposal unit has taken place at St Paul's Cathedral....

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MOD publishes equipment plan update and welcomes independent report

MOD publishes equipment plan update and welcomes independent report

Thursday, 22 October 2015

The third annual update on the Defence Equipment Plan has been published....

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: Keeping Our Future Afloat Campaign

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon: Keeping Our Future Afloat Campaign

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The Defence Secretary affirmed the Government's commitment to the Successor submarine programme at a reception in the House of Commons today....

Troops on parade as UK welcomes China with spectacular ceremony

Troops on parade as UK welcomes China with spectacular ceremony

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

More than 1,100 soldiers and 230 horses involved in major event to welcome the President of the People's Republic of China...

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UK begins training Iraqi Forces in countering IEDs

UK begins training Iraqi Forces in countering IEDs

Monday, 19 October 2015

UK personnel have begun to deliver counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) training to members of the Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq. ...

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UK armoured battle group takes part in Poland exercise

UK armoured battle group takes part in Poland exercise

Monday, 19 October 2015

The UK’s Lead Armoured Battle Group (LABG) is currently in action in a Polish-hosted multi-national NATO exercise....

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Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

Monday, 19 October 2015

The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will close for improvements and maintenance starting on 12 November. A new focal point for the laying...

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Minister starts construction of £83 million military logistics site

Minister starts construction of £83 million military logistics site

Friday, 16 October 2015

Defence Minister Philip Dunne has officially started construction work on the new £83M military logistics centre in Donnington....

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New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

New credit union service launched for the Armed Forces

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Service Personnel will be able to use using safe and sustainable finance with the new credit union service launched today....

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The British Army, Royal Air Force and Dstl make the Top Apprenticeship Careers list

The British Army, Royal Air Force and Dstl make the Top Apprenticeship Careers list

Thursday, 15 October 2015

A list compiled as part of the 2015 Apprenticeship Careers show puts the British Army, RAF and Dstl at the top....

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Army regiment supports BBC's DIY SOS team to transform homes for veterans

Army regiment supports BBC's DIY SOS team to transform homes for veterans

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Alongside Princes William and Harry, the Army's 75 Engineer Regiment is helping turn derelict houses in Manchester into 62 homes for ex-service person...

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Defence Business Services customer satisfaction survey 2015

Defence Business Services customer satisfaction survey 2015

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

The survey is open now and until midnight on the 12 December 2015....

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UK equipment boost for Jordanian Armed Forces

UK equipment boost for Jordanian Armed Forces

Monday, 12 October 2015

The UK will supply military equipment to the Jordanian Armed Forces to help them counter emergent threats on their borders....

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UK military chief visits British training team in Nigeria

UK military chief visits British training team in Nigeria

Monday, 12 October 2015

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton has visited Nigeria to see UK military personnel training the Nigeria Armed Forces....

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The Sun Military Awards return to highlight British heroes

The Sun Military Awards return to highlight British heroes

Monday, 12 October 2015

Nominations for the Sun Military Awards are now open to salute the best and brightest of the UK’s Armed Forces. ...

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon hosts US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter

Friday, 09 October 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has hosted a visit by the US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in London....

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Polish war heroes reunited in Veterans UK care home

Polish war heroes reunited in Veterans UK care home

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Two Polish war veterans who helped drive Nazi forces out of Poland during World War 2 have been reunited at Veterans UK’s Ilford Park Polish Home...

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DIO hands over technical support accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth

DIO hands over technical support accommodation at RAF Lossiemouth

Thursday, 08 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed over a new airside annexe as part of a project to support the relocation of 3 squadrons of Ty...

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Defence Secretary announces more support in Baltics and Ukraine

Defence Secretary announces more support in Baltics and Ukraine

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Michael Fallon has announced persistent UK troop deployments to the Baltic states and increased training for the Ukraine Armed Forces....

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Armed Forces' double win at UK Race Equality Awards

Armed Forces' double win at UK Race Equality Awards

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The Armed Forces Muslim Association and the Royal Air Force won awards at the Race for Opportunity Awards last night at the Hilton Park Lane, London. ...

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A new painting marks Army’s relationship with Scotland over last 100 years

A new painting marks Army’s relationship with Scotland over last 100 years

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

The Army’s historic relationship with Scotland has been marked by a painting unveiled at the Scottish Parliament today....

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Work begins on third Royal Navy Patrol Vessel

Work begins on third Royal Navy Patrol Vessel

Wednesday, 07 October 2015

Construction of the final Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) took an important step forward today....

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Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

Tackling Commercial Disadvantage for Service Families Overseas

Sunday, 04 October 2015

Armed Forces families posted overseas will be able to suspend their mobile phone contracts, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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New investment in counter terrorism for UK Armed Forces

New investment in counter terrorism for UK Armed Forces

Sunday, 04 October 2015

Prime Minister David Cameron announces investment in counter terrorism capabilities for the Armed Forces....

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Prince of Wales visits start of UK led military exercise

Prince of Wales visits start of UK led military exercise

Saturday, 03 October 2015

His Royal Highness (HRH) the Prince of Wales joined thousands of international service personnel for the start of Exercise Joint Warrior....

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UK Armed Forces take part in biggest NATO exercise in over 10 years

UK Armed Forces take part in biggest NATO exercise in over 10 years

Saturday, 03 October 2015

UK service personnel are poised to take part in the biggest NATO exercise in more than a decade....

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Major Natalie Taylor wins Marie Claire award

Major Natalie Taylor wins Marie Claire award

Friday, 02 October 2015

Marie Claire’s ‘Women at the Top 2015 Awards’ has honoured Major Natalie Taylor with one of ten awards....

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DIO provides a new training facility for army engineers

DIO provides a new training facility for army engineers

Thursday, 01 October 2015

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has marked the completion of a new training facility for army engineers at MOD Lyneham....

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