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RAF aircraft engage pro Gaddafi troops in Libya

RAF aircraft engage pro Gaddafi troops in Libya

Monday, 19 September 2011

RAF aircraft successfully engaged pro-Gaddafi forces and military targets in Libya to enforce UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973....

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Apache pilot reaches 5,000 flying hours

Apache pilot reaches 5,000 flying hours

Monday, 19 September 2011

An Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache pilot with 20 years flying experience has clocked up his 5,000th hour in the air while currently deployed to Afghanista...

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UK to take on US in Tickets for Troops boxing bout

UK to take on US in Tickets for Troops boxing bout

Monday, 19 September 2011

Service personnel are being offered free tickets to attend a boxing bout between the UK Armed Forces and the US Armed Forces through Tickets for Troop...

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Merlin helicopter bound for Middle East operations

Merlin helicopter bound for Middle East operations

Friday, 16 September 2011

A Merlin helicopter from 829 Naval Air Squadron, based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, is on board HMS Somerset bound for maritime security opera...

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RAF conducts precision strikes over Libya

RAF conducts precision strikes over Libya

Friday, 16 September 2011

Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted further long range precision strikes against Sebha, under the aegis of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTO...

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Public urged not to send Xmas mail to theatre

Public urged not to send Xmas mail to theatre

Friday, 16 September 2011

Generous members of the public who show their support for the Armed Forces by sending welfare parcels to Afghanistan are being urged to stop and think...

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IED Search Teams honoured with new badge

IED Search Teams honoured with new badge

Friday, 16 September 2011

A new Search badge has been created to pay tribute to the brave Service personnel of the High Assurance Search Teams who search for and isolate improv...

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2011/09/15   Transforming the Management of Defence

2011/09/15 Transforming the Management of Defence

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Extracts of a speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Financial Times Annual Defence Dinner, London on Thursday 15 September 2011....

Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach appointed first Commander Joint Forces Command

Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach appointed first Commander Joint Forces Command

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement of the appointment today, 15 September 2011, which will see Air Marshal Peach take up post…...

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Navy's newest Astute Class submarine named

Navy's newest Astute Class submarine named

Thursday, 15 September 2011

The name of the Royal Navy's newest, most capable Astute Class submarine has been formally announced today - HMS Anson....

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Up armoured vehicles begin Afghanistan operations

Up armoured vehicles begin Afghanistan operations

Thursday, 15 September 2011

The first of the enhanced Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) [CVR(T)] fleet is now operational on the front line in Afghanistan...

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First female bandmaster for Household Cavalry

First female bandmaster for Household Cavalry

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Esther Freeborn is to become the first female bandmaster in the history of the Bands of the Household Cavalry. ...

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Royal Navy Observer clocks up 6,000 helicopter flying hours

Royal Navy Observer clocks up 6,000 helicopter flying hours

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Fleet Air Arm Lieutenant Commander Joe Harper clocked up his six-thousandth helicopter flying hour whilst taking off at night from HMS Daring…...

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Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

From today, Wednesday 14 September, online well-being network Big White Wall is equipped to support the mental health needs of the Armed Forces…...

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New armour steel showcased at DSEi

New armour steel showcased at DSEi

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

A new high-performance armour steel that will be used to protect vehicles on the front line was showcased at the Defence and Security Equipment Intern...

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RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya

RAF Tornados destroy former regime vehicles in Libya

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime a...

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HMS Scott ready to deploy

HMS Scott ready to deploy

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

The Royal Navy's deep-water ocean survey vessel HMS Scott has returned to sea and is ready to deploy following a maintenance and training period....

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2011/09/13   Building Security, Celebrating Success

2011/09/13 Building Security, Celebrating Success

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2011, ExCel London, on Tuesday 13 Septem...

RAF suppliers and movers vital to Libya operation

RAF suppliers and movers vital to Libya operation

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

As NATO continues its mission in Libya, RAF suppliers and movers ensure that personnel can operate at a tempo not seen since the Second World War....

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Defence Secretary addresses DSEi

Defence Secretary addresses DSEi

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

DSEi brings together over 1,300 suppliers from the global defence and security sectors - everything from traditional defence platforms to cyber…...

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Royal Marines help secure Afghan village

Royal Marines help secure Afghan village

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

For several years, insurgents operating in the area threatened and intimidated locals, forcing many to leave their homes and businesses and …...

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Royal Marines help Afghan locals pitch in

Royal Marines help Afghan locals pitch in

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Until early 2009, the area around Zarghun Kalay was under the firm control of insurgents. That was until they were pushed back by British forces…...

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2 PARA in Ukraine for Exercise Rapid Trident

2 PARA in Ukraine for Exercise Rapid Trident

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Personnel from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) joined military parachutists from around the globe to exercise in Ukraine....

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NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) industry day

NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) industry day

Monday, 12 September 2011

Speech by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy....

Royal Marines celebrate Eid with Afghan soldiers

Royal Marines celebrate Eid with Afghan soldiers

Monday, 12 September 2011

For the last four-and-a-half months, Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando, have been living and working alongside soldiers from the …...

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British Army engineers give Afghan soldiers heavy equipment training

British Army engineers give Afghan soldiers heavy equipment training

Monday, 12 September 2011

For the past eight weeks, the engineers have been teaching the Afghan soldiers how to operate various pieces of heavy machinery and carry out…...

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Body armour saves UK soldiers in Helmand fire fight

Body armour saves UK soldiers in Helmand fire fight

Monday, 12 September 2011

Lance Corporal Jamie McKenzie and Highlander Steven O’Neill were on patrol with Recce Platoon, A Company, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of…...

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RAF Tornados conduct more long range strikes in Libya

RAF Tornados conduct more long range strikes in Libya

Monday, 12 September 2011

British aircraft have again conducted long-range strikes against some of Colonel Gaddafi's remaining military bases, as NATO continues with Operation ...

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HMS Dauntless visits London

HMS Dauntless visits London

Monday, 12 September 2011

HMS Dauntless became the first of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers to visit the capital when she sailed up the Thames on Saturday to the ExCeL ...

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RAF aircraft target a former regime compound in Libya

RAF aircraft target a former regime compound in Libya

Friday, 09 September 2011

Royal Air Force aircraft yesterday participated in a long-range mission, targeting a military vehicle depot at a former regime compound located near S...

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