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Royal Navy helicopter rescues nine walkers from Scottish mountain

Royal Navy helicopter rescues nine walkers from Scottish mountain

Tuesday, 03 April 2012

The group of walkers - three adults and six teenagers - were caught in the heavy snow and freezing conditions on Ben Macdui, the highest mountain…...

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Army musicians presented with Afghanistan medals

Army musicians presented with Afghanistan medals

Tuesday, 03 April 2012

Army musicians from Edinburgh's Dreghorn Barracks were presented with Afghanistan medals on Friday 30 March....

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Navy medics train for rapid reaction operations

Navy medics train for rapid reaction operations

Tuesday, 03 April 2012

Royal Navy medics have been sharpening their skills in the field in preparation to support 45 Commando Royal Marines lead the UK's response to unexpec...

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The Olympics buzz arrives on Horse Guards

The Olympics buzz arrives on Horse Guards

Monday, 02 April 2012

As London 2012 draws ever closer, the Household Cavalry museum has joined in the spirit of the Games with the official opening of a new Olympic exhibi...

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New Joint Forces Command established

New Joint Forces Command established

Monday, 02 April 2012

The new Joint Forces Command (JFC) achieved Initial Operating Capability today, 2 April 2012....

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HMS Liverpool decommissioned

HMS Liverpool decommissioned

Monday, 02 April 2012

After 30 years of service, Type 42 HMS Liverpool ended her Royal Navy career on Friday 30 March 2012 at Portsmouth Naval Base....

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Services commemorate Falklands War anniversary

Services commemorate Falklands War anniversary

Monday, 02 April 2012

Services are being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War....

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Royal Marine trains for Olympic Rowing Team

Royal Marine trains for Olympic Rowing Team

Friday, 30 March 2012

Royal Marine and Olympian, Captain Dan Ouseley should be an example to any schoolchild who is always picked last for the school football team…...

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Centre for homeless veterans opened at Catterick

Centre for homeless veterans opened at Catterick

Friday, 30 March 2012

A housing and training centre for Service leavers at risk of homelessness has been officially opened by Foreign Secretary William Hague today....

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Blue Peter takes to the skies with the Navy

Blue Peter takes to the skies with the Navy

Friday, 30 March 2012

The visit, which took place earlier this week, followed a promise last September when 771 Naval Air Squadron helped the children’s show launch…...

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Scotland's Army Head installed as Edinburgh Castle Governor

Scotland's Army Head installed as Edinburgh Castle Governor

Friday, 30 March 2012

The new Commander of the Army in Scotland has been installed as the newest Governor of Edinburgh Castle....

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IN PICTURES: Household Cavalry fit for 2012 ceremonial duties

IN PICTURES: Household Cavalry fit for 2012 ceremonial duties

Friday, 30 March 2012

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has passed its annual inspection and been declared fit to perform in this year's state ceremonial events....

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British and Afghan forces bring security to Nahr e Saraj

British and Afghan forces bring security to Nahr e Saraj

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Progress towards greater security has moved apace in the Nahr-e Saraj area of Helmand province thanks to the combined efforts of British and Afghan fo...

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DIO Soft market testing findings published

DIO Soft market testing findings published

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published the findings of a recent 'soft market testing' exercise, which sought industry's views and fee...

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Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan and agrees new officer academy

Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan and agrees new officer academy

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Britain and Afghanistan today agreed to continue their defence relationship long beyond the end of combat operations in 2014....

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Liverpool pledges support for the Armed Forces

Liverpool pledges support for the Armed Forces

Thursday, 29 March 2012

The city of Liverpool has pledged its support to the Armed Forces by signing a Community Covenant....

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HMS Vigilant sets sail after refuel and upgrade

HMS Vigilant sets sail after refuel and upgrade

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigilant sailed from Plymouth on Tuesday, 27 March, after nearly three-and-a-half years undergoing work to replace her nuclea...

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UK 'driving efforts' on global nuclear security

UK 'driving efforts' on global nuclear security

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

As the Deputy Prime Minister attends a summit on nuclear security in Seoul, Minister of State for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey has released a statemen...

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Innovation on show from the Centre for Defence Enterprise

Innovation on show from the Centre for Defence Enterprise

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Cutting-edge defence science and technology is being showcased by the Ministry of Defence's Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE)....

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Princess Anne visits Fareham for Freedom March by HMS Collingwood

Princess Anne visits Fareham for Freedom March by HMS Collingwood

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Fareham recently for a special Freedom March by HMS Collingwood personnel....

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Editorial Intelligence comment conference: the manufacturing economy

Editorial Intelligence comment conference: the manufacturing economy

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

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

Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcase

Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) showcase

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

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

British soldiers deliver transition to Nad 'Ali

British soldiers deliver transition to Nad 'Ali

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1 PWRR), known as Salerno Company, have seen significant improvements…...

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MOD scoops gold for social media awareness campaign

MOD scoops gold for social media awareness campaign

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

A MOD educational campaign warning the Defence community about the importance of guarding personal information when using social media channels has wo...

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HMS Liverpool's long and eventful career draws to a close

HMS Liverpool's long and eventful career draws to a close

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

HMS Liverpool made her final entry into her Portsmouth home yesterday as an eventful 30-year career draws to a close....

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UK commits more troops to Balkans peacekeeping mission

UK commits more troops to Balkans peacekeeping mission

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Up to 120 UK troops are to be made available to the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has been announced today....

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New Industrial Engagement Policy with overseas based suppliers launched

New Industrial Engagement Policy with overseas based suppliers launched

Monday, 26 March 2012

Overseas-based suppliers are being encouraged by Peter Luff, the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, to invest in the UK's defence...

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RAF officer in training for Olympic place

RAF officer in training for Olympic place

Monday, 26 March 2012

Flying Officer Andy Hadfield was only 15 years old when his schoolmate Chris introduced him to canoeing back in his native Worksop in Nottinghamshire…...

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£350m upgrade for HMS Vengeance

£350m upgrade for HMS Vengeance

Monday, 26 March 2012

The future of 2,000 British jobs will be secured by the signing of a multi-million pound deal to upgrade one of the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent sub...

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Para reservists mark Freedom of Liverpool

Para reservists mark Freedom of Liverpool

Monday, 26 March 2012

4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA) received the Freedom of Liverpool on Saturday, 24 March....

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