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Armed forces learning

Armed forces learning

Tuesday, 02 September 2014

A resource for key stages 1 to 4 has been launched to educate children about the work of the UK armed forces....

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RAF passes on Baltic air policing role

RAF passes on Baltic air policing role

Monday, 01 September 2014

The handover marks the conclusion of a 4-month NATO deployment to secure NATO's airspace over Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania....

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How do you float a 65,000 tonne ship?

How do you float a 65,000 tonne ship?

Friday, 29 August 2014

HMS Queen Elizabeth undergoes inclining test to find out her exact weight and centre of gravity....

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NATO: one week to go

NATO: one week to go

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Defence will play an important role at the NATO Summit next week....

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Guildford to host Armed Forces Day 2015

Guildford to host Armed Forces Day 2015

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Next year's Armed Forces Day celebrations will take place in the historic town of Guildford....

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HMS Illustrious takes final bow

HMS Illustrious takes final bow

Thursday, 28 August 2014

After a 32-year career, the last of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers decommissions in Portsmouth....

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Royal Navy drugs bust in Caribbean

Royal Navy drugs bust in Caribbean

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

A Royal Navy warship has seized £21 million worth of cocaine after a 12-hour pursuit across the Caribbean....

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Ministerial visit to reserve unit

Ministerial visit to reserve unit

Thursday, 21 August 2014

Minister for Reserves finds out about the Army's recruitment efforts during his visit to Wiltshire....

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58 new apprentices to work on naval ships

58 new apprentices to work on naval ships

Thursday, 21 August 2014

Launch of new apprenticeship campaign celebrates benefits of being an apprentice at British companies like BAE Systems....

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Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

Saturday, 16 August 2014

The Defence Secretary has thanked British service personnel and civilians in Cyprus for their efforts in the humanitarian mission in Iraq....

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Battle rhythm

Battle rhythm

Friday, 15 August 2014

UK armed forces in documentary looking at the importance of music to personnel now and 100 years ago....

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130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced....

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£348 million warship contract delivers Clyde jobs boost

£348 million warship contract delivers Clyde jobs boost

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

More than 800 Scottish jobs have been protected thanks to a multi-million-pound contract to build 3 new vessels for the Royal Navy....

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New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

New Defence Secretary's first trip to Afghanistan

Thursday, 07 August 2014

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited Afghanistan as UK troops work towards the end of combat operations....

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A sea of poppies to honour the fallen

A sea of poppies to honour the fallen

Wednesday, 06 August 2014

Defence Secretary attends launch of art installation at Tower of London to remember those who fought in the First World War....

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Which photo best represents the RAF?

Which photo best represents the RAF?

Tuesday, 05 August 2014

Vote for your favourite photo to win the 'People's Choice: RAF Image of the Year'....

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First World War Centenary in Afghanistan

First World War Centenary in Afghanistan

Monday, 04 August 2014

Service personnel at Camp Bastion held a ceremony to mark the centenary of the First World War. ...

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Armed Forces at Living Islam Festival

Armed Forces at Living Islam Festival

Monday, 04 August 2014

Service personnel joined the British Muslim community at their 2014 Living Islam Festival...

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Head of the army makes final Afghanistan visit

Head of the army makes final Afghanistan visit

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Military personnel in Afghanistan have received praise from General Sir Peter Wall for their efforts....

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100 years on: Lest we forget

100 years on: Lest we forget

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Commemorative events to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War....

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Keeping our future afloat campaign: UK submarine industry

Keeping our future afloat campaign: UK submarine industry

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence...

Armed Forces minister gets a taste of gold

Armed Forces minister gets a taste of gold

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Mark Francois has met with gold medal winners and military personnel at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. ...

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Duke raises morale with Afghanistan visit

Duke raises morale with Afghanistan visit

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Personnel in Camp Bastion and Kandahar Airfield receive morale boosting visit from His Royal Highness Duke of York. ...

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World class line up to close Invictus Games

World class line up to close Invictus Games

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Performers take to the stage for closing concert of international sporting event for injured service personnel ...

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Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors

Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

UK and Japanese military officers demonstrate collaboration of global peace and security through training visit to RAF Coningsby....

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NATO exercise to reassure allies

NATO exercise to reassure allies

Monday, 28 July 2014

UK commits to major military exercise in Poland to support eastern European allies....

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D Day veterans to be awarded the Legion d'Honneur

D Day veterans to be awarded the Legion d'Honneur

Friday, 25 July 2014

The French government is to recognise D-Day veterans with the country's highest honour....

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Defence Secretary thanks troops for supporting Commonwealth Games

Defence Secretary thanks troops for supporting Commonwealth Games

Friday, 25 July 2014

Michael Fallon has met military personnel who are supporting Police Scotland to make the Glasgow Commonwealth Games a success....

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Last Tornados to go to Afghanistan

Last Tornados to go to Afghanistan

Friday, 25 July 2014

RAF Marham's 31 Squadron have made final preparations to become the last Tornado GR4 squadron to deploy to Afghanistan....

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Business leader to get better deals for MOD contracts

Business leader to get better deals for MOD contracts

Friday, 25 July 2014

Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology announces appointment of the chair of body to oversee single-source MOD procurement....

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