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Army chefs' recipe for success in Afghanistan

Army chefs' recipe for success in Afghanistan

Monday, 23 September 2013

British Army cooks have achieved a record number of educational qualifications while deployed in Afghanistan....

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Final flight of the VC10

Final flight of the VC10

Monday, 23 September 2013

After 47 years of RAF service, the VC10 has taken to the skies for its final air-to-air refuelling operational sortie....

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HMS Penzance heads to Mediterranean

HMS Penzance heads to Mediterranean

Friday, 20 September 2013

Minehunter HMS Penzance has left the Clyde to take up the UK baton from HMS Ledbury on NATO duties in the Mediterranean....

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Third Astute submarine named Artful

Third Astute submarine named Artful

Friday, 20 September 2013

The Royal Navy's third Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named. ...

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Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

Bomber Command crews honoured by New Zealand

Friday, 20 September 2013

New Zealand's Prime Minister has paid his respects to those who bravely defended Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War....

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Royal Navy on exercise in Middle East

Royal Navy on exercise in Middle East

Friday, 20 September 2013

British warships have taken part in their first major exercise in the Middle East since passing through the Suez Canal last week....

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Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range

Javelin missiles fired at Norfolk training range

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Javelin anti-tank missiles have been launched at Stanford Training Area (STANTA) for the first time....

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The world's largest defence and security event

The world's largest defence and security event

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Taking place over 4 days this week, the DSEI exhibition is showcasing the biggest and best kit on offer in the defence sector....

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Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

Thursday, 19 September 2013

The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan....

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Cricket match sees Afghan Army beat British soldiers

Cricket match sees Afghan Army beat British soldiers

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) have taken on their counterparts in the Afghan National Army in a game of 20/20 cricket....

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RAF space monitoring station reaches milestone

RAF space monitoring station reaches milestone

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

RAF Fylingdales has reached 50 years of service in the fields of space surveillance and missile early warning operations....

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HMS Lancaster visits Colombia

HMS Lancaster visits Colombia

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster has visited Colombia to strengthen relationships with the country....

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Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

Monday, 16 September 2013

British soldiers are bringing the Sandhurst ethos to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul. Report by Ian Carr....

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Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

Monday, 16 September 2013

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

Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

Monday, 16 September 2013

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) have assumed responsibility for the UK's contribution to the EU mission in Mali....

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Christmas post

Christmas post

Monday, 16 September 2013

The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas....

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Defence industry backs armed forces covenant

Defence industry backs armed forces covenant

Friday, 13 September 2013

A group of defence industry companies yesterday signed the armed forces corporate covenant at the DSEI exhibition....

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Ofcom to manage release of MOD radio spectrum

Ofcom to manage release of MOD radio spectrum

Friday, 13 September 2013

The Ministry of Defence is preparing to release around 200 megahertz (MHz) of radio spectrum to the communications regulator....

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UK and Afghan soldiers' operation success

UK and Afghan soldiers' operation success

Friday, 13 September 2013

Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles have assisted the Afghan National Army in a successful operation in Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district....

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A look behind the scenes on operations

A look behind the scenes on operations

Friday, 13 September 2013

A new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London takes a look at the challenges of supporting and maintaining troops on the front line....

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New pilots join the Red Arrows

New pilots join the Red Arrows

Friday, 13 September 2013

The 2 newest members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for 2014 have been announced....

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RFA Wave Knight in multi million pound drug haul

RFA Wave Knight in multi million pound drug haul

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship Wave Knight has helped seize an estimated £6.5 million worth of drugs from traffickers in the Caribbean....

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UK reservists train Ugandan soldiers

UK reservists train Ugandan soldiers

Thursday, 12 September 2013

British Army reservists have been training soldiers of the Ugandan People's Defence Force....

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Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

Thursday, 12 September 2013

UK military pilots have been involved in the second round of vertical night landings at sea of the new F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft....

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Flight Lieutenant William Wales completes RAF Search and Rescue duties

Flight Lieutenant William Wales completes RAF Search and Rescue duties

Thursday, 12 September 2013

The Duke of Cambridge has completed his tour of duty with the Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley....

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More Foxhound vehicles for British Army

More Foxhound vehicles for British Army

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract....

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Military helicopter support contract awarded

Military helicopter support contract awarded

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

The MOD has awarded a £367 million contract to provide engine maintenance for 2 of the UK's military helicopter fleets....

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New armour research and development centre announced

New armour research and development centre announced

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

A new partnership between MOD and industry will develop the UK's first centre of excellence for ceramic armour development....

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London reservists hone military skills

London reservists hone military skills

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Troops from the London Regiment, the capital's only Army Reserve infantry regiment, are being tested in a gruelling battle exercise....

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Royal Navy missile contract sustains 500 UK jobs

Royal Navy missile contract sustains 500 UK jobs

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

A new naval air defence system that can intercept and destroy enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250 million contract....

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