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MOD helps small firms showcase defence innovation

The Ministry of Defence has held its first ‘Marketplace’ event today to give small British businesses the chance to pitch their innovative ideas to some of the world’s biggest defence companies.

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MRI scanner centre opens in Bastion Hospital

By Sharon Black

The UK-led Anglo/American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, has celebrated the opening of its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner centre.

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RAF Brize Norton resumes repatriation duties

By Sharon Black

RAF Brize Norton yesterday hosted its first repatriation since taking over responsibility from RAF Lyneham for receiving repatriation flights.

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Afghan Police lead their first air assault in Helmand

By Sharon Black

The Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) has taken part in its first helicopter assault operation in Helmand province, alongside soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES).

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RAF’s largest aircraft officially named Voyager

By Sharon Black

The RAF’s largest ever aircraft has been officially named Voyager after being flown by an RAF pilot today at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford – its first public appearance.

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