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Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

Monday, 24 September 2012

The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices i...

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845 Naval Air Squadron achieves the highest standards in naval aviation

845 Naval Air Squadron achieves the highest standards in naval aviation

Monday, 24 September 2012

845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) can officially call itself the premier naval squadron after being awarded the prestigious Breitling Trophy....

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Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

Saturday, 22 September 2012

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer...

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Soldier from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers dies in Afghanistan

Soldier from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers dies in Afghanistan

Friday, 21 September 2012

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 104 Force Support Battalion, attached to 4 Close Support Batta...

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HMS Sutherland's top gunners fend off French top guns

HMS Sutherland's top gunners fend off French top guns

Friday, 21 September 2012

HMS Sutherland came under attack from supersonic French fighters based in Djibouti as the frigate swapped counter-piracy duties for a brief return to ...

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Corgi launches die cast RAF Sea King

Corgi launches die cast RAF Sea King

Friday, 21 September 2012

Toymaker Corgi has launched a miniature RAF Sea King Search and Rescue helicopter that looks set to be a hit with aviation fans....

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Airborne supply experts train for rapid reaction role

Airborne supply experts train for rapid reaction role

Friday, 21 September 2012

The supply and maintenance support provided to the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force has been put to the test on Exercise Active Chariot...

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Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

Friday, 21 September 2012

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment, died in Afgh...

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127/2012   £1.3 Million for communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

127/2012 £1.3 Million for communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 20 September 2012

More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, ...

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Officer Cadets prepare for the rigours of Sandhurst

Officer Cadets prepare for the rigours of Sandhurst

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Students on the MOD's Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme prepare for officer training at Sandhurst....

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RAF's Quick Reaction Alert revealed

RAF's Quick Reaction Alert revealed

Thursday, 20 September 2012

In an interview with Steve Willmot, Flight Lieutenant Noel Rees of 29 (Reserve) Squadron explains how the RAF's Quick Reaction Alert continues to defe...

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More communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

More communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 20 September 2012

More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, ...

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Royal Navy unveils new carrier engineering development facility

Royal Navy unveils new carrier engineering development facility

Thursday, 20 September 2012

One of the inaugural steps in preparing Royal Navy sailors to man the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers due in 2016 has been taken with the ...

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Scots Dragoon Guards take on Exercise Mongol Eagle

Scots Dragoon Guards take on Exercise Mongol Eagle

Thursday, 20 September 2012

A group of soldiers from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) have successfully completed the demanding and challenging Mongol Rally....

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Army Families Federation Conference 2012

Army Families Federation Conference 2012

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans....

126/2012   Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine sails into base port

126/2012 Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine sails into base port

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s potent new Astute Class attack submarines, sailed into Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde today to begin sea trials...

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125/2012   No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

125/2012 No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfi...

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Reserves hone fighting skills in Italy

Reserves hone fighting skills in Italy

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh (3 R WELSH) have been honing their fighting skills in Italy as the Army looks to ramp up its Reserve Force...

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RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion A...

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Ambush sails into base port to begin sea trials

Ambush sails into base port to begin sea trials

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's potent, new Astute Class attack submarines, sailed into Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde today to begin sea trial...

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Close co operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

Close co operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieu...

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A royal opening for new Headley Court rehabilitation complex

A royal opening for new Headley Court rehabilitation complex

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have today opened the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Headley Court D...

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124/2012   A Royal opening for new multi million rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

124/2012 A Royal opening for new multi million rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will today open the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the De...

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Hammond: 'No change of policy in Afghanistan'

Hammond: 'No change of policy in Afghanistan'

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today addressed the House of Commons in response to reports that NATO's policy regarding ISAF and Afghan troops worki...

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The Army's Principal Personnel Officer talks about his role

The Army's Principal Personnel Officer talks about his role

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

The Adjutant General, Lieutenant General Sir Mark Mans, talks to Ian Carr about future challenges and the importance of supporting Service personnel a...

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1 SCOTS depart on Afghanistan deployment

1 SCOTS depart on Afghanistan deployment

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) have departed their base to deploy to Afghanistan....

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Typhoon squadron stands up in Scotland

Typhoon squadron stands up in Scotland

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

One of the oldest squadrons in the Royal Air Force, 1 (Fighter) Squadron, has returned to active service at RAF Leuchars in Fife as a Typhoon unit....

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Shackleton lifeboat completes sea trials

Shackleton lifeboat completes sea trials

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

A pair of Royal Navy and Royal Marines adventurers have completed a summer of sea trials as they prepare to take an authentic replica of Sir Ernest Sh...

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Joint flight supports UK French co operation

Joint flight supports UK French co operation

Monday, 17 September 2012

Senior officers in the Royal Air Force and French Air Force traded places on 14 September to fly in Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets in a demonstration...

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The Few remembered at Westminster Abbey

The Few remembered at Westminster Abbey

Monday, 17 September 2012

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the nation yesterday in paying tribute to the massive sacrifice of the men and women of Fighter Co...

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