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British submarine launches further strikes on Libyan air defence systems

British submarine launches further strikes on Libyan air defence systems

Thursday, 24 March 2011

A Royal Navy submarine has launched further missile strikes against Libyan air defence targets as part of co-ordinated coalition action in support of ...

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Foreign Secretary: our actions are saving lives in Libya

Foreign Secretary: our actions are saving lives in Libya

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Foreign Secretary William Hague said today that 'forces that continue to take part in Gaddafi's war against his own people will continue to face the m...

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Ambushed SCOTS troops defeat Taliban attackers

Ambushed SCOTS troops defeat Taliban attackers

Thursday, 24 March 2011

British soldiers working alongside Afghan Police to clear insurgents from a contested area in Helmand's Lashkar Gah district have survived a well-orga...

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2011/03/23   Jakarta International Defence Dialogue (JIDD)

2011/03/23 Jakarta International Defence Dialogue (JIDD)

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday 23 March 2011....

Success boosts Brit trained Afghan soldiers

Success boosts Brit trained Afghan soldiers

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

British troops operating in one of the most contested areas of Helmand province are celebrating the success of the first major mission to be carried o...

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MOD looks at sustainability during Climate Week

MOD looks at sustainability during Climate Week

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

The Ministry of Defence is joining other government departments, companies, charities, schools, local councils and other organisations in the UK's fir...

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NATO announces operation to enforce Libya arms embargo

NATO announces operation to enforce Libya arms embargo

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

NATO has announced it is to launch an operation to enforce the United Nations arms embargo against Libya....

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Libyan Air Force neutralised

Libyan Air Force neutralised

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

The RAF's commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, has reported that the Libyan Air Force 'no longer exists as a fig...

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Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters,...

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HMS Westminster supports Libya operations

HMS Westminster supports Libya operations

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

HMS Westminster is currently patrolling off the coast of Libya and stands ready to support any humanitarian or embargo actions as required by the coal...

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HMS Bulwark demonstrates capabilities in London

HMS Bulwark demonstrates capabilities in London

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

The Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark has been moored in London on a five-day visit to display her capabilities to a number of visitors f...

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UK welcomes start of transition in Afghanistan

UK welcomes start of transition in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have welcomed today's announcement by President Karzai of the start of security tran...

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Defence Estates and Woodland Trust support troops and plant trees

Defence Estates and Woodland Trust support troops and plant trees

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Defence Estates (DE) and the Woodland Trust (WT) have launched a partnership which could see thousands of hectares of woodland planted to help British...

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RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no fly zone

RAF Typhoons patrol Libyan no fly zone

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

RAF Typhoons flew their first ever combat mission yesterday while patrolling the no-fly zone over Libya in support of United Nations Security Council ...

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New Defence Business Services organisation proposed

New Defence Business Services organisation proposed

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Significant changes to the way that the MOD will provide its corporate services in the future have been announced by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox tod...

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Operations in Libya having a very real effect

Operations in Libya having a very real effect

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Coalition operations against Colonel Gaddafi's forces are having a very real effect in protecting the city of Benghazi, Major General John Lorimer, th...

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Pay rise for lowest paid in the Armed Forces

Pay rise for lowest paid in the Armed Forces

Monday, 21 March 2011

The Government will spend around £24m more on Armed Forces pay after accepting the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces' Pay Review Body, D...

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Defence Estates launches estate contracts business directory and industry day plans

Defence Estates launches estate contracts business directory and industry day plans

Monday, 21 March 2011

Defence Estates (DE) has revealed the MOD's plans for a series of estate procurement industry events, and launched an online directory of potential bi...

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Coalition operations in Libya to continue

Coalition operations in Libya to continue

Monday, 21 March 2011

Colonel Gaddafi is still in breach of the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya so the coalition will continue operations, Major G...

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British trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

British trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

Monday, 21 March 2011

Afghan police officers trained by British soldiers have rescued a young boy held hostage by two insurgent kidnappers....

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Updated: Second UK strike against Libyan defence assets

Updated: Second UK strike against Libyan defence assets

Monday, 21 March 2011

British Armed Forces participated in another co-ordinated strike against Libyan air defence systems last night, Sunday 20 March 2011....

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Prince Harry presents medals to Gulf mine warfare sailors

Prince Harry presents medals to Gulf mine warfare sailors

Monday, 21 March 2011

Royal Navy mine warfare sailors received medals from His Royal Highness Prince Harry last week at Portsmouth Naval Base for their recent service in th...

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RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

Monday, 21 March 2011

Pulling a Chinook helicopter along the ground in a race against time is not something that would normally happen in Afghanistan, but for this year's R...

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Libya update

Libya update

Sunday, 20 March 2011

The Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, Major General John Lorimer, briefed the media this morning, Sunday 20 March 2011, o...

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Updated: British Armed Forces launch strike against Libyan air defence systems

Updated: British Armed Forces launch strike against Libyan air defence systems

Sunday, 20 March 2011

A Royal Navy submarine and RAF Tornado jets have participated in coordinated strikes against key Libyan military installations as part of the coalitio...

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Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no fly zone

Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no fly zone

Friday, 18 March 2011

The UN Security Council voted last night for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya. Ten votes were in favour, five abstained and none were against. T...

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Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

Friday, 18 March 2011

Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday....

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Military personnel honoured at Combined Services Sports Awards

Military personnel honoured at Combined Services Sports Awards

Friday, 18 March 2011

Servicemen and women who have excelled in sports over the past year were recognised at the 25th anniversary of the Combined Services Sports Awards, he...

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Defence Chief told to prepare to enforce UN resolution on Libya

Defence Chief told to prepare to enforce UN resolution on Libya

Friday, 18 March 2011

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that he and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have now instructed the Chief of the Defence Staff to work urgently wi...

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Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

Friday, 18 March 2011

A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National ...

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