Day: 1 April 2011

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MOD civilians bring wealth of capability to Helmand operations

Supporting operations is all in a long day’s work for MOD civilians who like their desks a little nearer to the action. Report by Ian Carr.

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Armed Forces’ role in Royal Wedding announced

By Sharon Black

The details and range of the ceremonial military personnel who will play a key role in the formal elements of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have been announced today.

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New infrastructure organisation for Defence

By Sharon Black

A new organisation to manage Defence property and associated infrastructure begins life today, Friday 1 April 2011.

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RAF ISTAR squadrons keep watch over Libya

By Sharon Black

When UN Security Council Resolution 1973 was declared to establish a no-fly zone over Libya, the RAF’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft moved quickly into action in the region.

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HMS Campbeltown in double sea rescue

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown recently came to the rescue of members of the public in difficulty at sea during two separate incidents on the same day.

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