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The Dambusters' return from four month tour of Afghanistan

The Dambusters' return from four month tour of Afghanistan

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

617 Squadron, 'The Dambusters', made an emotional return to RAF Lossiemouth on Monday following a successful four-month operational deployment in Afgh...

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The Two Worlds of Charlie F begins national tour

The Two Worlds of Charlie F begins national tour

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

The Two Worlds of Charlie F', which has already taken the West End by storm, is due to kick off its UK tour at Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre tomo...

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Remains of Flt Lt Adam Sanders recovered from Moray Firth

Remains of Flt Lt Adam Sanders recovered from Moray Firth

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

The RAF has confirmed that the remains of Flight Lieutenant Adam Sanders have been recovered from the Moray Firth and formally identified....

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Remains of Sqn Ldr Samuel Bailey recovered from Moray Firth

Remains of Sqn Ldr Samuel Bailey recovered from Moray Firth

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

The RAF has confirmed that the remains of Squadron Leader Samuel Bailey have been recovered from the Moray Firth and formally identified....

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Merlins' arrival boosts Navy Olympic role

Merlins' arrival boosts Navy Olympic role

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Royal Navy Merlins from 814 Naval Air Squadron have arrived at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in preparation for their key role in contributing to ...

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Address to the Centre for a New American Security

Address to the Centre for a New American Security

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence....

F 35 Lightning II handover ceremony

F 35 Lightning II handover ceremony

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence....

Gibraltar Defence Police welcome four legged recruits

Gibraltar Defence Police welcome four legged recruits

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

The Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) have welcomed the latest recruits to the force - six working dogs....

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British soldier instructs next generation of Afghan bomb search experts

British soldier instructs next generation of Afghan bomb search experts

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

A British soldier serving in Afghanistan's Helmand province is teaching the next generation of Afghan military bomb disposal experts....

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Olympics accommodation for additional military personnel

Olympics accommodation for additional military personnel

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

An exhibition centre in East London will accommodate the bulk of the 3,500 additional military personnel being deployed on security operations during ...

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MOD graduates get young engineers up to speed

MOD graduates get young engineers up to speed

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Children from eleven primary schools across Bristol have taken part in a project run by graduate trainee engineers from the MOD's Defence Engineering ...

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HMS Dragon celebrates successful Sea Viper trials

HMS Dragon celebrates successful Sea Viper trials

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

HMS Dragon has successfully tested her Sea Viper weapon system by knocking a target out of the sky at the Outer Hebrides missile range off Scotland....

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British helicopter engineers overcome the heat in Afghanistan

British helicopter engineers overcome the heat in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

As daytime temperatures soar towards 50 degrees Celsius in the shade in Afghanistan the heat is on for the engineers who keep the fleet of helicopters...

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Portsmouth Naval Base hosts Olympic Flame

Portsmouth Naval Base hosts Olympic Flame

Monday, 16 July 2012

Portsmouth took centre stage yesterday as the Olympic Flame continued its 70-day tour of the UK....

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ARRC troops compete with Malawian Olympic athletes

ARRC troops compete with Malawian Olympic athletes

Monday, 16 July 2012

Soldiers with the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth had an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete with three Olympi...

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Prince Charles launches Sun Millies awards

Prince Charles launches Sun Millies awards

Monday, 16 July 2012

His Royal Highness Prince Charles has launched the 2012 Sun Military Awards as the newspaper again seeks to salute the bravery of the Armed Forces....

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New national Para memorial unveiled

New national Para memorial unveiled

Monday, 16 July 2012

A lasting memorial to the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces has been unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum....

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Navy submarine HMS Turbulent retires

Navy submarine HMS Turbulent retires

Monday, 16 July 2012

A ceremony marking the retirement of Royal Navy submarine HMS Turbulent took place this weekend at Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth....

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Olympics airspace restrictions begin

Olympics airspace restrictions begin

Saturday, 14 July 2012

Extra airspace restrictions around London and the South East, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, started at midnight on S...

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099/2012   Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

099/2012 Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

Friday, 13 July 2012

Armed Forces equipment which will support the security effort for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been deployed during the course of this week – wit...

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HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

Friday, 13 July 2012

The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July - a u...

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Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

Friday, 13 July 2012

A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan....

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DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

Friday, 13 July 2012

Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided wh...

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Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

Friday, 13 July 2012

Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has discovered a previously uncharted underwater 'mountain' on the bed of the Red Sea the size of the rock of Gibralta...

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Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

Thursday, 12 July 2012

The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their...

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Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

Thursday, 12 July 2012

An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers from The Rifles injured on Operation HERRICK continues its success on Salis...

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Army led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

Army led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

Thursday, 12 July 2012

An Army-led outreach course using military training is boosting young people's skills and steering them away from trouble....

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RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

Thursday, 12 July 2012

RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic ...

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Additional military support to Olympics security

Additional military support to Olympics security

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for t...

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SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology. ...

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