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Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

Monday, 17 September 2012

With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members...

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Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

Saturday, 15 September 2012

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Frid...

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Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

Saturday, 15 September 2012

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed in Afghanistan t...

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Preparing civilian staff for operational deployments

Preparing civilian staff for operational deployments

Friday, 14 September 2012

Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount....

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Life on patrol

Life on patrol

Friday, 14 September 2012

Soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars explain to Ian Carr what's all in a day's work out on patrol....

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West Midlands soldiers prepare to keep peace in Cyprus

West Midlands soldiers prepare to keep peace in Cyprus

Friday, 14 September 2012

Soldiers from the West Midlands have been completing their training to join the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus....

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Defence Secretary on progress in Afghanistan

Defence Secretary on progress in Afghanistan

Friday, 14 September 2012

In a wide ranging interview published in today's Guardian, the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, restated why UK Forces are operating in Afghanistan ...

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German rocket lands in Medway

German rocket lands in Medway

Friday, 14 September 2012

At the height of the Second World War the German High Command would have been delighted to land a V2 rocket in the heart of Medway's military estate, ...

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122/2012   Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

122/2012 Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s potent new Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder’s yard to begin sea trials....

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Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

Thursday, 13 September 2012

The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK ...

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Royal Navy's newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

Royal Navy's newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder's yard to begin sea trials....

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Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Helmand province witnessed a true sporting spectacular as British military personnel joined the people of Lashkar Gah to host their own version of the...

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Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can...

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3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun....

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RAF Force Protection Wing trials the new Foxhound armoured vehicle

RAF Force Protection Wing trials the new Foxhound armoured vehicle

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have become amongst the very first Service personnel...

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RMP assist community training of Helmand police

RMP assist community training of Helmand police

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been working alongside the Afghan Police in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, to create a more c...

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Royal Navy survey ship departs on Gulf deployment

Royal Navy survey ship departs on Gulf deployment

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

HMS Enterprise has sailed from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months on operations....

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Dealing with redundant ammunition in Afghanistan

Dealing with redundant ammunition in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Over the next 18 months, tonnes of old bullets will be turned into 'brass' at Camp Bastion...

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121/2012   Defence Secretary visits Royal Navy in the Gulf and announces UK participation in international mine countermeasures exercise

121/2012 Defence Secretary visits Royal Navy in the Gulf and announces UK participation in international mine countermeasures exercise

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond MP, has travelled to Bahrain to visit the United Kingdom’s Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) headq...

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Defence Secretary visits the Royal Navy in the Gulf

Defence Secretary visits the Royal Navy in the Gulf

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has travelled to Bahrain to visit the United Kingdom Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) headquarte...

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2020 Vision: CDS looks ahead to the future of Defence

2020 Vision: CDS looks ahead to the future of Defence

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards talks to Amba Wade about the Defence Vision....

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Armed Forces take part in 'Our Greatest Team' Parade

Armed Forces take part in 'Our Greatest Team' Parade

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

The Armed Forces have been honoured to take part in the 'Our Greatest Team' Parade in London on Monday 10 September....

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HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg

HMS Argyll champions British industry in Hamburg

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll has been flying the flag for British industry in a four-day visit to the German maritime city of Hamburg in support of U...

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Ministry of Defence Welfare Conference 2012

Ministry of Defence Welfare Conference 2012

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

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

120/2012   MOD Sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

120/2012 MOD Sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

Monday, 10 September 2012

Plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy’s Invincible Class aircraft carriers have been outlined today by the Ministry of Defence....

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New MOD ministerial team announced

New MOD ministerial team announced

Monday, 10 September 2012

Following the recent government reshuffle the Prime Minister's Office has announced a change to the ministerial team at the Ministry of Defence....

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Warrant Officer notches up 8,000 flying hours

Warrant Officer notches up 8,000 flying hours

Monday, 10 September 2012

Warrant Officer John Sheldon from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton has clocked up an amazing 8,000 flying hours, the equivalent to flying for 333 day...

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Memorial Flight Lancaster gets new identity

Memorial Flight Lancaster gets new identity

Monday, 10 September 2012

The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster has taken on the new 'identity' of 617 Squadron Lancaster B1 DV385, 'Thumper Mk III'....

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General Parker reflects on Armed Forces contribution to the sporting summer

General Parker reflects on Armed Forces contribution to the sporting summer

Monday, 10 September 2012

Commander Land Forces General Sir Nick Parker has reflected on the contribution Britain's Armed Forces have made to the success of the Olympic and Par...

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MOD sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

MOD sets out future of Invincible Class carriers

Monday, 10 September 2012

Plans to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers have been outlined today....

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