Day: 29 June 2011

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UK troops launch helicopter raid on Taliban IED factory

A secret insurgent training school and a huge haul of deadly insurgent bombs have been destroyed by British forces in Helmand following a daylight helicopter assault and intense fire fight.

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RAF air power support for OMID HAFT

By Sharon Black

RAF aircraft, crews and other personnel provided vital support to the recent Operation OMID HAFT (Hope Seven), an Afghan-led campaign to rid the area around Nahr-e Saraj of insurgents.

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Female teams help win confidence of Afghan women

By Sharon Black

A key aspect of the Royal Marines’ mission in Afghanistan is winning the confidence of the local population, and this effort is being greatly enhanced by the deployment of Female Engagement Teams (FETs).

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Council Tax Relief for personnel on operations increased

By Sharon Black

The Ministry of Defence is doubling the Council Tax Relief (CTR) for Service personnel on eligible operations overseas from 25 to 50 per cent, with effect from 1 July 2011.

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Reduction in UK nuclear warheads begins

By Sharon Black

The programme for implementing the reductions in the number of UK nuclear warheads, as announced in the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), has commenced, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today.

Day: 29 June 2011

UK troops launch helicopter raid on Taliban IED factory

RAF air power support for OMID HAFT

Female teams help win confidence of Afghan women

Council Tax Relief for personnel on operations increased

Reduction in UK nuclear warheads begins

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