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MOD launches new Skynet satellite

By Sharon Black

The extra lines of communication will benefit personnel deployed in Afghanistan and other parts of the world, including the Falklands, Cyprus and on ships at sea. MOD pictures show the moment that Skynet 5D was launched from French Guiana, South America. It is the fourth satellite of the Skynet 5 project to be put into space since 2007 under a £4bn Private Finance Initiative ( PFI ) programme with Astrium , who built the satellite and service providers Astrium Services .

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The Diamond Jubilee weekend

By Sharon Black

Thousands of members of the UK’s Armed Forces across all three Services will be taking part in ceremonial duties at various events this weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Roll up for the British Military Tournament

By Sharon Black

London’s Earls Court is gearing up for the return of the British Military Tournament, which opens tonight. At the final dress rehearsal yesterday there was a palpable buzz, with performers across all three Services taking part. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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Tongan warriors ready for Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Fifty-five Tongan troops, the first contingent from the Tonga Defence Services to complete intensive pre-deployment training with the RAF Regiment at RAF Honington in Suffolk, are now ready to deploy to Afghanistan.