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Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

Defence Secretary's interview with Andrew Marr

Monday, 31 March 2014

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says the UK is a 'credible and capable' military force....

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Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

Friday, 28 March 2014

Today, the RAF's 12 (Bomber) Squadron and 617 Squadron bid farewell to active service with a disbandment parade at RAF Lossiemouth....

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RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

RAF reservist mum fulfils her dream

Friday, 28 March 2014

A dream came true for a single mum of 3 when she joined the Royal Air Force Reserves....

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RAF sees progress on Atlas

RAF sees progress on Atlas

Friday, 28 March 2014

The RAF has paid a visit to Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to see the progress being made on the A400M, also known as Atlas....

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UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

UK to lead major military exercise off coast of Scotland

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Multinational forces will be training off Scotland this weekend as part of Europe's largest military exercise....

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The UK US defence partnership

The UK US defence partnership

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defence....

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Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

Heralding the arrival of Force Troops Command

Thursday, 27 March 2014

The army showed off its new command at Upavon airfield in Wiltshire yesterday, during Exercise Griffin Herald....

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Multi million pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

Multi million pound investment in Royal Navy missiles

Thursday, 27 March 2014

The Royal Navy will benefit from advanced new anti-ship missiles thanks to a £500 million joint investment by the UK and French governments....

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Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

Soldier awarded commendation for bravery

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

An army medic who gave life-saving first aid to colleagues injured in a bomb attack has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery. ...

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Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

Healthcare reservists in the armed forces

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Plans to expand the number of NHS staff who train as reservists for the armed forces have been explored in a major reservist summit....

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100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named

100 days to go until new aircraft carrier is named

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

The 100-day countdown to the naming of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier has begun....

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TriStar retires after 30 years' service

TriStar retires after 30 years' service

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

The Lockheed TriStar has flown its last operational mission with the Royal Air Force....

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Remotely piloted aircraft report

Remotely piloted aircraft report

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

A Defence Select Committee report published today says remotely piloted aircraft are an important military capability for the future....

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Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

Chinook crew hit by bullets are commended

Monday, 24 March 2014

An RAF Chinook crew who landed their helicopter under fire from Afghan insurgents have been honoured....

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The Great Escape 70 years on

The Great Escape 70 years on

Monday, 24 March 2014

The 'Great Escape' from Second World War prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III took place on this night 70 years ago....

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MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

Saturday, 22 March 2014

Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified....

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Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

Friday, 21 March 2014

Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding....

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New RAF unit strengthens relationship with United Arab Emirates

New RAF unit strengthens relationship with United Arab Emirates

Friday, 21 March 2014

The RAF's 906 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) was stood up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 15 January 2013, marking a significant milestone in relat...

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Military courage recognised by operational honours list

Military courage recognised by operational honours list

Friday, 21 March 2014

Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list....

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 March 2014

Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 March 2014

Friday, 21 March 2014

A total of 114 members of the armed forces and 3 civilians have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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Get money fit with MoneyForce

Get money fit with MoneyForce

Thursday, 20 March 2014

The online home of money guidance for UK service personnel and their families is 1 year old....

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100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Today marks the start of the 100-day countdown to this year's Armed Forces Day....

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MOD Welfare Conference

MOD Welfare Conference

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Speech by Anna Soubry, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans. ...

'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' UK tour

'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' UK tour

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

A play performed by military personnel and veterans about a soldier's view of service, injury and recovery has embarked on a new UK tour....

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Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

The first Muslim chaplain to the UK armed forces has been presented with an OBE for his services to defence....

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New Wildcat aircraft drops in on HMS Dragon

New Wildcat aircraft drops in on HMS Dragon

Monday, 17 March 2014

A Wildcat, the navy's next-generation helicopter, has landed for the first time on the flight deck of a Type 45 destroyer at sea....

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Royal Marines reservists complete Arctic training

Royal Marines reservists complete Arctic training

Monday, 17 March 2014

Reserves in the Royal Marines have completed an intensive 2-week deployment to snow-covered northern Norway....

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Afghanistan experience

Afghanistan experience

Monday, 17 March 2014

Operational lessons learnt in Afghanistan have made the British Army a more effective fighting force....

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British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan

British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan

Sunday, 16 March 2014

UK forces have now closed or handed over to Afghan forces all but 2 of their bases in Helmand province. ...

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Defence minister visits British forces in Cyprus

Defence minister visits British forces in Cyprus

Friday, 14 March 2014

Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has made his first visit to British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Areas....

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