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Apache flies 50,000 hours on operations in Afghanistan

Apache flies 50,000 hours on operations in Afghanistan

Monday, 14 April 2014

The British Army's Apache attack helicopters, operated by the Army Air Corps, flew their 50,000th hour on operation in Afghanistan recently....

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Reservists train with army rapid reaction force

Reservists train with army rapid reaction force

Friday, 11 April 2014

Airborne reservists have taken their place in the British Army's rapid reaction force on Exercise Joint Warrior....

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Putting away the dishes

Putting away the dishes

Friday, 11 April 2014

In Afghanistan, RAF personnel have begun dismantling elements of a comprehensive communications network built up over the past decade....

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Naval recovery centre royal opening

Naval recovery centre royal opening

Friday, 11 April 2014

A new £23 million recovery centre for wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel, veterans and their families has been opened....

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Portsmouth launches D Day 70 events

Portsmouth launches D Day 70 events

Thursday, 10 April 2014

The Royal Navy and Portsmouth City Council have launched a programme of summer events to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day....

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RAF foils insurgent bombers in Afghanistan

RAF foils insurgent bombers in Afghanistan

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Royal Air Force Tornado fast jets have scattered insurgents and helped to capture lethal explosives....

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Honour for brave soldier

Honour for brave soldier

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

A soldier has been honoured with a Mention in Despatches in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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UK forces in hunt for missing Malaysian airliner

UK forces in hunt for missing Malaysian airliner

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

The Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force are making a valuable contribution to the Australian-led search for missing Malaysian airliner MH370....

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Defence intelligence training

Defence intelligence training

Tuesday, 08 April 2014

Army reservists and RAF regulars have been taking part in intelligence training together for the first time....

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Rescue capabilities put to the test

Rescue capabilities put to the test

Tuesday, 08 April 2014

Members of the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force have taken part in a multi-agency exercise in Cardiff Bay....

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Joint Warrior tests Army's ability to react

Joint Warrior tests Army's ability to react

Tuesday, 08 April 2014

The British Army has demonstrated its specialist air manoeuvre capabilities on the biggest military exercise in Europe....

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Medics practise life saving skills

Medics practise life saving skills

Monday, 07 April 2014

Royal Navy doctors, nurses and surgeons have been putting their life-saving skills to the test in a high tempo exercise....

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Royal Marines launch final attack as part of exercise

Royal Marines launch final attack as part of exercise

Monday, 07 April 2014

As part of Joint Warrior, Royal Marines of 40 Commando were put through their paces on the damp fields of Edingham Castle in Scotland....

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Europe's largest military exercise impresses minister

Europe's largest military exercise impresses minister

Monday, 07 April 2014

Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has witnessed first-hand how Europe's largest military exercise is co-ordinated....

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Robot man to test protective equipment

Robot man to test protective equipment

Friday, 04 April 2014

MOD has invested £1.1 million in a robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK armed forces....

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Royal Air Force 'winning for women'

Royal Air Force 'winning for women'

Friday, 04 April 2014

The Royal Air Force has been recognised as leading the way on the inclusion and progress of women in the workplace....

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Latest deployment of UK forces to Afghanistan announced

Latest deployment of UK forces to Afghanistan announced

Thursday, 03 April 2014

The next deployment of UK armed forces to Afghanistan is due to take place in June 2014, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced....

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Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

Royal Marines complete first part of anniversary challenge

Thursday, 03 April 2014

A team of skiers has completed the first stage of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines' formation....

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Armed Forces Day events unveiled

Armed Forces Day events unveiled

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

A programme of spectacular events for this year's Armed Forces Day in the historic city of Stirling has been revealed....

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Royal Navy evacuates refugees as part of Nato exercise

Royal Navy evacuates refugees as part of Nato exercise

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

As part of a Joint Warrior scenario, the Royal Navy's fleet flagship HMS Bulwark has safely evacuated refugees from a war-torn country....

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Ceremony marks end of Task Force Helmand

Ceremony marks end of Task Force Helmand

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

After 8 years of front line operations, the UK's military headquarters in Helmand was disbanded yesterday....

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Royal Navy joins search for missing aircraft

Royal Navy joins search for missing aircraft

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

Submarine HMS Tireless has been tasked to assist in the search for flight MH370 as UK support to the international effort continues....

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Muslims in the armed forces

Muslims in the armed forces

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

The number of Islamic recruits in the UK armed forces has risen by well over 40% since 2007....

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Forces Help to Buy scheme

Forces Help to Buy scheme

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

A new housing scheme that will help service personnel get on the property ladder has been launched....

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Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

Monday, 31 March 2014

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says the UK is a 'credible and capable' military force....

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Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

Friday, 28 March 2014

Today, the RAF's 12 (Bomber) Squadron and 617 Squadron bid farewell to active service with a disbandment parade at RAF Lossiemouth....

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RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

Friday, 28 March 2014

A dream came true for a single mum of 3 when she joined the Royal Air Force Reserves....

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RAF sees progress on Atlas

RAF sees progress on Atlas

Friday, 28 March 2014

The RAF has paid a visit to Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to see the progress being made on the A400M, also known as Atlas....

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UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Multinational forces will be training off Scotland this weekend as part of Europe's largest military exercise....

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The UK US defence partnership

The UK US defence partnership

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence....

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