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Reserves deployed to bolster flood relief efforts

Reserves deployed to bolster flood relief efforts

Monday, 17 February 2014

Thousands of military personnel continue to contribute to flood relief efforts across affected parts of the United Kingdom....

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RAF deploys surveillance aircraft to flood hit areas

RAF deploys surveillance aircraft to flood hit areas

Friday, 14 February 2014

The RAF has provided high-tech surveillance equipment to capture detailed aerial pictures of the flood-hit areas of the UK....

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Work begins on defence training college

Work begins on defence training college

Friday, 14 February 2014

Work has begun to transform a former RAF base into a multi-million-pound training facility for the armed forces....

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Armed forces flood relief work

Armed forces flood relief work

Friday, 14 February 2014

Update on personnel from all 3 services providing flood relief in affected parts of the UK, including the south west and the Thames Valley....

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Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

Friday, 14 February 2014

A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week....

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Possible nuclear storage sites

Possible nuclear storage sites

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Five nuclear facilities across the UK have been identified as potential sites to store waste from disused nuclear-powered submarines....

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Defence Secretary responds to Major Projects Report

Defence Secretary responds to Major Projects Report

Thursday, 13 February 2014

The cost of 10 of MOD's 11 biggest equipment programmes fell by almost £50 million in the last year, according to an independent audit....

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Military steps up flood relief work

Military steps up flood relief work

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Armed forces personnel are continuing to support the cross-government and multi-agency flood relief efforts....

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Statement on Afghanistan

Statement on Afghanistan

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The Secretary of State for Defence has delivered a quarterly oral statement on Afghanistan to the House of Commons....

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Veterans' Transition Review has been published

Veterans' Transition Review has been published

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The report that examines the transition of service personnel into civilian life has been published by Lord Ashcroft today, 11 February....

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Busy year for military search and rescue

Busy year for military search and rescue

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Official government figures show that search and rescue bases RNAS Culdrose, HMS Gannet and RAF Valley are the top 3 busiest in the country....

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Armed forces help flood relief efforts

Armed forces help flood relief efforts

Monday, 10 February 2014

More military personnel have been called on to support multi-agency flood relief operations....

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Army band in 'farewell' fanfare

Army band in 'farewell' fanfare

Monday, 10 February 2014

The Royal Artillery Band has marked its historic departure from Woolwich with a musical parade....

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Military support flood relief operation in Somerset

Military support flood relief operation in Somerset

Friday, 07 February 2014

Royal Marines are playing a key role in the cross-government and multi-agency relief efforts, supporting those affected by the flooding....

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Armed forces going for gold

Armed forces going for gold

Friday, 07 February 2014

Members of all 3 services are part of Team GB hoping to win medals at the Winter Olympics in Sochi....

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International Armoured Vehicles Conference

International Armoured Vehicles Conference

Friday, 07 February 2014

Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology....

Troops hone their skills on Salisbury Plain

Troops hone their skills on Salisbury Plain

Thursday, 06 February 2014

From rifles to rockets, soldiers experienced the entire spectrum of operational training whilst on a recent exercise on Salisbury Plain....

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Afghan general visits Sandhurst

Afghan general visits Sandhurst

Thursday, 06 February 2014

Afghanistan's most senior general has visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the home of British Army officer training....

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First flight trials of Taranis aircraft

First flight trials of Taranis aircraft

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

MOD and BAE Systems have revealed that the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle surpassed all expectations during its first flight trials. ...

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Weapons and drugs seized in Afghanistan

Weapons and drugs seized in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 04 February 2014

British-mentored Afghan police officers have seized 400 kilos of hashish during an operation in Helmand province....

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Former forces to get help with housing

Former forces to get help with housing

Tuesday, 04 February 2014

Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects....

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New surveillance system for Royal Navy aircraft carriers

New surveillance system for Royal Navy aircraft carriers

Monday, 03 February 2014

Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will get helicopter-borne early warning systems 18 months earlier than planned, saving £22 million....

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Welsh ranges support troops' preparation for Afghanistan

Welsh ranges support troops' preparation for Afghanistan

Monday, 03 February 2014

Soldiers of the Queen's Dragoon Guards have been preparing for a potential tour to Afghanistan with a live-firing exercise in west Wales....

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Air cadets' gliding school opens

Air cadets' gliding school opens

Friday, 31 January 2014

The RAF air cadets' national gliding school opens in Nottinghamshire today, Friday 31 January....

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Defence minister visits cadets in Scotland

Defence minister visits cadets in Scotland

Friday, 31 January 2014

Minister for International Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison, has taken the time to watch army officer cadets training in Scotland....

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Dambusters final flight

Dambusters final flight

Friday, 31 January 2014

An RAF squadron famous for carrying out one of the most daring raids of the Second World War has flown its final Afghanistan mission....

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Guardsmen get ready for Afghan role

Guardsmen get ready for Afghan role

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Soldiers have been making their final preparations ahead of a 6-month tour of Afghanistan....

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The story of the UK's work in Afghanistan

The story of the UK's work in Afghanistan

Thursday, 30 January 2014

A joint government document explaining why the UK went to Afghanistan in 2001, and what has happened since then, has been published....

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D Day 70th anniversary

D Day 70th anniversary

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations....

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Helicopter investment secures 1,000 UK jobs

Helicopter investment secures 1,000 UK jobs

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

The Defence Secretary has announced a £760 million investment in Merlin and Apache helicopters that will help boost the UK economy....

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