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Coldstream Guards reinforce links with the South West

Coldstream Guards reinforce links with the South West

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

The Coldstream Guards celebrated their links with the South West of England last week with two days of special events that brought the iconic scarlet ...

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Royal Marines hand control of checkpoints to Afghan Police

Royal Marines hand control of checkpoints to Afghan Police

Monday, 11 July 2011

Over the last three months, a number of checkpoints in the Nad ‘Ali district, which were under the control of ISAF forces, have been handed …...

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HMS Liverpool fires on Gaddafi boats

HMS Liverpool fires on Gaddafi boats

Monday, 11 July 2011

HMS Liverpool has been in action off the coast of Libya this weekend where she intercepted three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) suspected of be...

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Restoration work begins on HMS Victory

Restoration work begins on HMS Victory

Monday, 11 July 2011

Admiral Nelson's famous flagship is to be 'dismasted' for the first time since the Second World War as HMS Victory undergoes its most comprehensive ov...

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Prince Harry helps Army win polo event

Prince Harry helps Army win polo event

Monday, 11 July 2011

Captain Harry Wales helped the British Army polo team to victory in this year's Rundle Cup, the traditionally hard-fought polo match between the Royal...

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UK and Indian defence leaders meet in Delhi

UK and Indian defence leaders meet in Delhi

Friday, 08 July 2011

The UK Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, is today in Delhi to underline the commitment at the highest levels of the British and Indian defence establish...

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45 Commando build on the peace in Afghanistan

45 Commando build on the peace in Afghanistan

Friday, 08 July 2011

They are halfway through their tour in Afghanistan and 45 Commando Royal Marines are looking to ensure that the recent period of relative peace in Nad...

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HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth after upgrade

HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth after upgrade

Friday, 08 July 2011

Helicopter and commando carrier HMS Illustrious returned to her Portsmouth home yesterday after completing a £40m maintenance and upgrade programme in...

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HMS Westminster receives US thanks for operations in Libya

HMS Westminster receives US thanks for operations in Libya

Friday, 08 July 2011

The Type 23 frigate was initially deployed to Libya on Operation ELLAMY to take part in humanitarian operations and evacuate refugees, taking…...

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Royal Marines and ANA adapt to reassure Afghan community

Royal Marines and ANA adapt to reassure Afghan community

Friday, 08 July 2011

Royal Marines from 42 Commando, working with their Afghan National Army (ANA) colleagues, have turned what was expected to be an offensive operation i...

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Tankies awarded Afghanistan medals

Tankies awarded Afghanistan medals

Thursday, 07 July 2011

Soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) who served in Helmand province in Afghanistan for six months over the winter received their Operatio...

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Dambusters back in action over Afghanistan

Dambusters back in action over Afghanistan

Thursday, 07 July 2011

During the 68th anniversary year of 617 Squadron's famous 'Dambusters' raid in the Ruhr Valley the squadron is once again on active operations, this t...

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UK to lead new Afghan Officer Academy

UK to lead new Afghan Officer Academy

Thursday, 07 July 2011

The UK's Armed Forces will lead a new Afghan National Army (ANA) Officer Training Academy, to be based just outside Kabul, Prime Minister David Camero...

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Nimrod R1 retires from service

Nimrod R1 retires from service

Thursday, 07 July 2011

After 37 years of operational service the Nimrod R1 was retired from service last month....

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MOD confirms the vacation of sites in Bath

MOD confirms the vacation of sites in Bath

Thursday, 07 July 2011

The Ministry of Defence today confirmed the move of MOD staff from Bath to Abbey Wood, Bristol, by March 2013....

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2011/07/06   RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference 2011

2011/07/06 RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference 2011

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology at the Royal United Services Institute on Wednesday 6 July 2011. First Sea...

PM announces UK troop withdrawals from Afghanistan

PM announces UK troop withdrawals from Afghanistan

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today, We...

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Small RAF crew in Sicily support operations over Libya

Small RAF crew in Sicily support operations over Libya

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

The detachment of around 200 personnel at Trapani, on the Italian island of Sicily, is playing a key role in the RAF's contribution to Operation ELLAM...

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Dr Fox welcomes his Brazilian counterpart to London

Dr Fox welcomes his Brazilian counterpart to London

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

The Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, welcomed the Brazilian Defence Minister, Dr Nelson Jobim, to London yesterday with a ceremonial guard...

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Crew bids farewell to HMS Cornwall

Crew bids farewell to HMS Cornwall

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

The crew of HMS Cornwall said farewell to the ship last week at a decommissioning ceremony at Devonport Naval Base....

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MOD exceeds energy reduction target

MOD exceeds energy reduction target

Wednesday, 06 July 2011

The MOD has reduced energy consumption on its office estate over the last 12 months by 14.8 per cent, saving over 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2)...

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2011/07/05   Cyber Security: An all of Society Approach

2011/07/05 Cyber Security: An all of Society Approach

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the GovNet National Security Conference 2011, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London on Tue...

Prime Minister visits troops in Helmand

Prime Minister visits troops in Helmand

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

The UK's Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Afghanistan this week where he met British troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province and held ...

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Queen presents new Colours to Royal Regiment of Scotland

Queen presents new Colours to Royal Regiment of Scotland

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

Her Majesty The Queen presented new Colours to The Royal Regiment of Scotland on Saturday 2 July 2011....

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HMS Brocklesby returns from Libya mission

HMS Brocklesby returns from Libya mission

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

Royal Navy minehunter HMS Brocklesby was given a hero's welcome by friends and family yesterday as she returned to Portsmouth Naval Base after five mo...

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Armed Forces Minister   national security in the digital age

Armed Forces Minister national security in the digital age

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

In this digital age, changing people's behaviour online, wherever they happen to log on, is key to the pursuit of our national security, Armed Forces ...

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Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

Monday, 04 July 2011

Just as the sun was setting on Checkpoint (CP) Salaang in Helmand province, machine gun fire was heard coming from a neighbouring compound. …...

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Royal Marines return from injury to the front line

Royal Marines return from injury to the front line

Monday, 04 July 2011

Marine Mark Hendry from X-ray Company was badly wounded when his patrol was ambushed in Sangin during Operation HERRICK 9, an experience he …...

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RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

Monday, 04 July 2011

RAF Lyneham’s Station Commander, Group Captain John Gladston, flew the first aircraft to land at Brize Norton. He said: “This is our last…...

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Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

Monday, 04 July 2011

Two years ago, PlayStation-style war games helped soldiers of 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) get ready for their tour of Iraq. Before …...

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