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Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

Monday, 14 September 2015

The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at Armoury House, London. ...

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MOD hackathon to mine the Deep Web

MOD hackathon to mine the Deep Web

Monday, 14 September 2015

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), working with Dstl and KTN, is hosting a hackathon for an enhanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) capability...

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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

Friday, 11 September 2015

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have flown from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept Russian 'Blackjack' aircraft flying in international air space. ...

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UK to further boost Pakistan's counter explosive capability

UK to further boost Pakistan's counter explosive capability

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

The UK will offer Pakistan a package worth nearly £1m to support essential counter-explosive equipment previously gifted to the country....

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RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

Tuesday, 08 September 2015

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay is approaching the final phase of her tasking to assist the island of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika. ...

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New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

Friday, 04 September 2015

As part of its Airseeker Programme, the second signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the RAF, seven months early, the MOD has announced....

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RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide humanitarian relief

RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide humanitarian relief

Wednesday, 02 September 2015

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay arrived in Dominica this morning to begin immediate relief efforts following the devastation left behind by Tropi...

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Armed Forces Hindu Network celebrates Raksha Bandan across the UK

Armed Forces Hindu Network celebrates Raksha Bandan across the UK

Friday, 28 August 2015

Hindus and non-Hindus from the Armed Forces got together with local communities for Raksha Bandhan, the Hindu festival that celebrates bonds of protec...

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Publication of Regulatory Notice (RN) regarding display flying

Publication of Regulatory Notice (RN) regarding display flying

Thursday, 27 August 2015

Regulatory Notice MAA/RN/2015/09(D MAA) regarding display flying has been published....

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MOD extends its free mail service for Defence Personnel

MOD extends its free mail service for Defence Personnel

Thursday, 27 August 2015

The MOD has extended its free mail service to enable loved ones to send more free letters and parcels to those deployed around the world....

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RAF Typhoons return from Baltic Air Policing mission

RAF Typhoons return from Baltic Air Policing mission

Wednesday, 26 August 2015

After four months, the detachment of Typhoon jets yesterday concluded its deployment as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission....

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Open innovation within defence

Open innovation within defence

Wednesday, 26 August 2015

A defence science and technology study is challenging the way defence innovates by seeking the views of the science and technology community....

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MOD searches for relatives of two men killed in World War II

MOD searches for relatives of two men killed in World War II

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

The MOD is trying to trace the relatives of an airman and a soldier, both killed in the Netherlands, so they can attend burial services....

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HMS Enterprise rescues over 450 migrants

HMS Enterprise rescues over 450 migrants

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

HMS Enterprise has contributed to a major rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean, working under an Italian-led EU mission....

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Minister for Reserves visits troops in Edinburgh and Leuchars

Minister for Reserves visits troops in Edinburgh and Leuchars

Thursday, 20 August 2015

Minister for Reserves Julian Brazier has spent the last two days meeting troops in Scotland. ...

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Royal Navy's latest submarine arrives on the Clyde

Royal Navy's latest submarine arrives on the Clyde

Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Artful has arrived at her Scottish home and will continue sea trials before entering service...

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DIO welcomes Caledonia carrier crew to new rooms

DIO welcomes Caledonia carrier crew to new rooms

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Sailors from Britain’s new aircraft carrier got all-mod-cons accommodation in double-quick time, after DIO provided a solution to Rosyth’s shortage of...

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UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

Saturday, 15 August 2015

Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day. ...

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VJ Day 70: Royal Marines rehearse Drumhead Service ahead of national commemorations

VJ Day 70: Royal Marines rehearse Drumhead Service ahead of national commemorations

Thursday, 13 August 2015

Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August....

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VJ Day 70: Countess Mountbatten of Burma reflects on anniversary

VJ Day 70: Countess Mountbatten of Burma reflects on anniversary

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has urged members of the public to ...

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MOD successful in appeal to trace airman's family

MOD successful in appeal to trace airman's family

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Following the successful appeal the Ministry of Defence (MOD) are going to re-dedicate Sgt Roy Penry Williams' grave....

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Defence Secretary announces further training for Ukraine

Defence Secretary announces further training for Ukraine

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

The Defence Secretary has announced further enhancements of the UK training programme for Ukrainian armed forces while visiting the country....

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Army bomb disposal experts tackle WW2 bomb in Bethnal Green

Army bomb disposal experts tackle WW2 bomb in Bethnal Green

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Military bomb disposal experts have arrived at Temple Street, Bethnal Green after an unexploded 250kg World War Two device was discovered....

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VJ Day 70: Far East veteran leaves his mark on soldiers of today

VJ Day 70: Far East veteran leaves his mark on soldiers of today

Monday, 10 August 2015

Soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend....

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VJ Day 70: How soldiers of today learn the laws of the jungle

VJ Day 70: How soldiers of today learn the laws of the jungle

Friday, 07 August 2015

It is one of the world’s toughest environments, and lessons learned from the jungle warfare of the Second World War are still being taught to soldiers...

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Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923 45)

Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923 45)

Friday, 07 August 2015

Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on ...

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Mordaunt Cohen: A Jewish officer commanding African Muslims in Burma

Mordaunt Cohen: A Jewish officer commanding African Muslims in Burma

Thursday, 06 August 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Cohen served in Burma with 251 West African Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit, commanding Nigerian volunteers. ...

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Defence Secretary attends historic Suez Canal expansion

Defence Secretary attends historic Suez Canal expansion

Thursday, 06 August 2015

Michael Fallon has expressed the UK’s support for Egypt’s economy and our shared determination to fight terrorism as he witnessed the opening of the c...

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Contracts give Royal Navy Frigates a power boost

Contracts give Royal Navy Frigates a power boost

Thursday, 06 August 2015

The MOD has awarded contracts worth £80 million to upgrade the backbone of the Royal Navy surface flotilla, the Type 23 Frigates. ...

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Armed Forces Minister arrives in Gibraltar

Armed Forces Minister arrives in Gibraltar

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

Minister for the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt has arrived in Gibraltar on her first official visit since taking up post, where she will meet service pe...

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