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Rapid reaction reservists go into action

Rapid reaction reservists go into action

Friday, 24 October 2014

Airborne reservists have been training for their rapid reaction role within 16 Air Assault Brigade....

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Moving Cenotaph vigil launches 2014 Poppy Appeal

Moving Cenotaph vigil launches 2014 Poppy Appeal

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Armed Forces personnel joined members of the public taking part in "The Watch" - a vigil to launch The Royal British Legion’s annual appeal....

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More UK troops deploy to Sierra Leone

More UK troops deploy to Sierra Leone

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Around 150 British Army personnel left RAF Brize Norton this morning to add to the significant UK efforts to tackle Ebola....

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Surveillance missions over Syria confirmed

Surveillance missions over Syria confirmed

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Reaper and Rivet Joint aircraft will fly surveillance missions over Syria....

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RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone

Friday, 17 October 2014

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone today as part of the UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak. ...

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Nominations open for Sun Military Awards

Nominations open for Sun Military Awards

Friday, 17 October 2014

The 2014 "Millies" celebrate the amazing work carried out by our servicemen and women at home and abroad....

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Army officers lead the way on the future of engineering

Army officers lead the way on the future of engineering

Friday, 17 October 2014

Engineers in the British Army have been demonstrating the importance of engineering through the Bloodhound supersonic car (SSC) project....

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Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey...

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New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

Thursday, 16 October 2014

A package of new measures announced by the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar....

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UK deploys Reaper to the Middle East

UK deploys Reaper to the Middle East

Thursday, 16 October 2014

The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) will be deployed in the efforts to combat ISIL....

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Sites for submarine dismantling consultations confirmed

Sites for submarine dismantling consultations confirmed

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Five UK nuclear facilities have been confirmed as potential sites to store waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines. ...

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Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Personnel from Hampshire’s 22 Field Hospital will provide a key component in the UK’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa....

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2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards....

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Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Personnel have been preparing to sail to Sierra Leone as part of UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak....

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Mental health support in defence

Mental health support in defence

Friday, 10 October 2014

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health....

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First steel cut on new patrol ships

First steel cut on new patrol ships

Friday, 10 October 2014

Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow....

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Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

Thursday, 09 October 2014

British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK....

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UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

Wednesday, 08 October 2014

MOD will provide hundreds of troops, an aviation support ship and 3 Merlin helicopters as the UK ramps up its efforts to tackle Ebola....

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RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

Wednesday, 08 October 2014

Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight....

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Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has praised military personnel going through medical training to help tackle Ebola in west Africa....

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Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards....

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PM confirms additional measures in support of operations against ISIL

PM confirms additional measures in support of operations against ISIL

Friday, 03 October 2014

During a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus the Prime Minister thanked RAF air and ground crew for their efforts in tackling ISIL in Iraq....

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More support for armed forces unsung heroes

More support for armed forces unsung heroes

Friday, 03 October 2014

Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel....

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Further air strikes in Iraq

Further air strikes in Iraq

Thursday, 02 October 2014

Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq....

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Third air strike in Iraq

Third air strike in Iraq

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Tornados have been assisting Kurdish forces engaged in combat with ISIL....

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A better deal for reservists and employers

A better deal for reservists and employers

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Radical reforms bringing a raft of new benefits for reservists and their employers come into effect today, 1 October....

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Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Defence minister Anna Soubry delivered a keynote speech at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Service Charities (Cobseo)....

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Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces....

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RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Akrotiri have completed a second round of air strikes in Iraq overnight....

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£3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

£3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases....

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