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Plans set out to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War

Prime Minister David Cameron today set out the Government’s plans to mark the centenary in 2014 of the start of the First World War.

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More communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

By Sharon Black

More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Mark Francois, has announced today.

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Adaptability ‘crucial component’ of future infantry equipment

By Sharon Black

Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, has outlined his vision for the future of infantry equipment, with adaptability being the main theme.

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New NHS centres for amputee veterans

By Sharon Black

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced today that the Government is investing up to £15m to improve prosthetics services for military veterans who have lost a limb while serving their country.

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Construction begins on Navy’s fifth Astute Class submarine

By Sharon Black

The main construction phase of the Royal Navy’s fifth Astute Class submarine, Anson, officially began today with a traditional keel-laying ceremony attended by Minister for International Security Strategy Gerald Howarth.

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Veterans Minister visits Poppy Factory

By Sharon Black

The Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, has visited a charity helping to get wounded, injured and sick veterans into work.

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British and Canadian Defence Ministers meet in London

By Sharon Black

Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox welcomed the Canadian Defence Minister, the Honourable Peter MacKay, to London yesterday with a ceremonial guard formed by members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

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Armed Forces Minister visits RAF Regiment

By Sharon Black

The Minister for the Armed Forces, Nick Harvey, visited RAF Honington recently with the purpose of familiarising himself with the RAF Regiment.

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Armed Forces Minister – national security in the digital age

By Sharon Black

In this digital age, changing people’s behaviour online, wherever they happen to log on, is key to the pursuit of our national security, Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey said today.

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UK welcomes US troop reduction in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

The British Prime Minister and Chief of the Defence Staff have both welcomed the announcement that the US will be withdrawing 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year.

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Cameron, Sarkozy and Obama reaffirm commitment to Libya operations

By Sharon Black

Prime Minister David Cameron, together with presidents Barack Obama of the United States and Nicolas Sarkozy of France, have written a joint article restating their commitment to action in Libya and the coalition’s determination to protect civilians in the country.

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Prime Minister discusses Libya with US President

By Sharon Black

Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with President Barack Obama yesterday about the situation in Libya.

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Transforming Defence – the most significant reform for a generation

By Sharon Black

The force structure set out in the SDSR and the remodelling of the MOD will be the most significant reform programme for a generation Minister for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey said today.