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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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Army Apache crew members honoured for actions over Libya

Army Apache crew members honoured for actions over Libya

Monday, 26 March 2012

Members of the team that controlled and flew Army Apache helicopters during Operation ELLAMY over Libya have been honoured for their actions. ...

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Heroic deeds on operations honoured

Heroic deeds on operations honoured

Friday, 23 March 2012

Members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have received some of the highest awards for gallantry in today's Operational Honours and Awards L...

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Opportunities for businesses in MOD construction supply chain

Opportunities for businesses in MOD construction supply chain

Friday, 23 March 2012

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is aiming to give a boost to businesses of all sizes by encouraging them to get involved in supply chains fo...

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 23 March 2012

Operational Honours and Awards List: 23 March 2012

Friday, 23 March 2012

A total of 131 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 23 March 2012....

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Prince and King visit HMS Liverpool

Prince and King visit HMS Liverpool

Friday, 23 March 2012

The Type 42 destroyer is being decommissioned after 30 years in the Royal Navy and will be sailing into Portsmouth for the final time on Monday…...

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100 days till Armed Forces Day

100 days till Armed Forces Day

Friday, 23 March 2012

This year's Armed Forces Day, to be held on Saturday 30 June, is now only 100 days away....

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RAF Tornados hit Taliban bombers

RAF Tornados hit Taliban bombers

Friday, 23 March 2012

RAF Tornado crews have recently launched strikes against Taliban bombers....

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The maritime security challenge

The maritime security challenge

Thursday, 22 March 2012

Speech by Lord Astor, Under Secretary of State....

Army and RAF help combat Mount Kenya fires

Army and RAF help combat Mount Kenya fires

Thursday, 22 March 2012

UK Armed Forces personnel are helping to put out a fire on the slopes of Mount Kenya which is destroying the habitat of wildlife....

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Armed Forces' role in the Diamond Jubilee weekend

Armed Forces' role in the Diamond Jubilee weekend

Thursday, 22 March 2012

From Royal Navy vessels accompanying the Royal Barge to Army gun salutes and RAF military bands, all three Services will play a key role in …...

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Foot Guards receive Freedom of Birmingham

Foot Guards receive Freedom of Birmingham

Thursday, 22 March 2012

In a very rare, if not unique, distinction, all five regiments of Foot Guards received the Freedom of the City on Wednesday 21 March. The honour…...

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UK forces help Afghan police hold community party

UK forces help Afghan police hold community party

Thursday, 22 March 2012

UK forces have helped members of the Afghan Uniform Police hold a party for hundreds of people in Helmand province, Afghanistan...

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2012/03/21   Franco British Council 2012 Defence Conference

2012/03/21 Franco British Council 2012 Defence Conference

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology at H.M. Ambassador's Residence, Paris on Wednesday 21 March 2012....

Budget provides measures to support Service personnel and their families

Budget provides measures to support Service personnel and their families

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

In his Budget speech today, Chancellor George Osborne announced a range of measures to support Armed Forces personnel and their families....

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