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Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

Thursday, 27 March 2014

The army showed off its new command at Upavon airfield in Wiltshire yesterday, during Exercise Griffin Herald....

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Multi million pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

Multi million pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

Thursday, 27 March 2014

The Royal Navy will benefit from advanced new anti-ship missiles thanks to a £500 million joint investment by the UK and French governments....

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Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

An army medic who gave life-saving first aid to colleagues injured in a bomb attack has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery. ...

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Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Plans to expand the number of NHS staff who train as reservists for the armed forces have been explored in a major reservist summit....

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100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named

100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

The 100-day countdown to the naming of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier has begun....

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TriStar retires after 30 years' service

TriStar retires after 30 years' service

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

The Lockheed TriStar has flown its last operational mission with the Royal Air Force....

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Remotely piloted aircraft report

Remotely piloted aircraft report

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

A Defence Select Committee report published today says remotely piloted aircraft are an important military capability for the future....

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Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

Monday, 24 March 2014

An RAF Chinook crew who landed their helicopter under fire from Afghan insurgents have been honoured....

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The Great Escape 70 years on

The Great Escape 70 years on

Monday, 24 March 2014

The 'Great Escape' from Second World War prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III took place on this night 70 years ago....

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MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

Saturday, 22 March 2014

Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified....

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Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

Friday, 21 March 2014

Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding....

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New RAF unit strengthens relationship with United Arab Emirates

New RAF unit strengthens relationship with United Arab Emirates

Friday, 21 March 2014

The RAF's 906 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) was stood up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 15 January 2013, marking a significant milestone in relat...

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Military courage recognised by operational honours list

Military courage recognised by operational honours list

Friday, 21 March 2014

Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list....

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 March 2014

Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 March 2014

Friday, 21 March 2014

A total of 114 members of the armed forces and 3 civilians have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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Get money fit with MoneyForce

Get money fit with MoneyForce

Thursday, 20 March 2014

The online home of money guidance for UK service personnel and their families is 1 year old....

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100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Today marks the start of the 100-day countdown to this year's Armed Forces Day....

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MOD Welfare Conference

MOD Welfare Conference

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Speech by Anna Soubry, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans. ...

'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' UK tour

'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' UK tour

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

A play performed by military personnel and veterans about a soldier's view of service, injury and recovery has embarked on a new UK tour....

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Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

The first Muslim chaplain to the UK armed forces has been presented with an OBE for his services to defence....

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New Wildcat aircraft drops in on HMS Dragon

New Wildcat aircraft drops in on HMS Dragon

Monday, 17 March 2014

A Wildcat, the navy's next-generation helicopter, has landed for the first time on the flight deck of a Type 45 destroyer at sea....

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Royal Marines reservists complete Arctic training

Royal Marines reservists complete Arctic training

Monday, 17 March 2014

Reserves in the Royal Marines have completed an intensive 2-week deployment to snow-covered northern Norway....

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Afghanistan experience

Afghanistan experience

Monday, 17 March 2014

Operational lessons learnt in Afghanistan have made the British Army a more effective fighting force....

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British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan

British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan

Sunday, 16 March 2014

UK forces have now closed or handed over to Afghan forces all but 2 of their bases in Helmand province. ...

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Defence minister visits British forces in Cyprus

Defence minister visits British forces in Cyprus

Friday, 14 March 2014

Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has made his first visit to British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas....

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£300 million investment for UK submarine industry

£300 million investment for UK submarine industry

Thursday, 13 March 2014

More than £300 million is to be invested into building the Royal Navy's next generation of nuclear submarines....

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Detecting explosives and chemicals with infrared technology

Detecting explosives and chemicals with infrared technology

Thursday, 13 March 2014

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is collaborating with industry and academia to develop an infrared detector capability....

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First Service Complaints Ombudsman to be created

First Service Complaints Ombudsman to be created

Thursday, 13 March 2014

The independent commissioner whose role it is to ensure armed forces complaints are fairly and properly dealt with is to receive new powers....

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Royal Navy warship welcomed home from operations

Royal Navy warship welcomed home from operations

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose was given a rapturous welcome when she returned home to Plymouth yesterday, 12 March....

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£20 million contract for new Royal Navy ships

£20 million contract for new Royal Navy ships

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a £20 million contract to buy parts for the Royal Navy's 3 new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). ...

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Royal Air Force reserves return to Wales

Royal Air Force reserves return to Wales

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

The Royal Air Force is reforming an auxiliary squadron in Wales, 57 years after its disbandment....

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