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The full gamut of the Royal Navy’s abilities were on show in the Solent last week, during a series of high-profile action-packed demonstrations.
A powerful facility, functional since June 2010, that allows military researchers to rigorously test new technologies quickly and safely in a virtual environment, is already helping UK front line operations.
The Ministry of Defence will tomorrow start a period of public consultation on the options for dismantling nuclear-powered submarines that have left service with the Royal Navy.
The British Army’s Apache attack helicopters have flown their way to success at the annual Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) awards.
With the announcement today by the United Nations Security Council to end the mandate for operations in Libya, the UK’s Commander of Joint Operations (CJO), Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, has highlighted the contributions made by UK forces.
A Corps of Royal Engineers officer, recently awarded an MBE for his work, talks about his team’s achievements building roads and checkpoints in Afghanistan during Operation HERRICK 13.
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose has set sail for a six-and-a-half month deployment to the South Atlantic to maintain a continuous presence protecting British interests.
Outstanding photography from Afghanistan and Army life has been recognised at the annual Army Photographic Competition.
The Prime Minister has today announced that the Army’s Warrior infantry fighting vehicle will benefit from a £1bn upgrade.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond outlined his vision for Defence in a speech to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Annual Defence Industry Dinner last night.
Over 100 Highlanders from 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) were greeted to an emotional and rapturous welcome when they returned to their base this weekend from Afghanistan.
Key facilities are now up and running at Phoenix House, a Defence Recovery Centre at Catterick Garrison, allowing the first recovering Armed Forces personnel to start moving in.
Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards has written the following article for today’s Daily Telegraph in which he expresses his pride in the UK’s Armed Forces’ role in Libya.
Territorial Army medics from the North West of England have received the Freedom of the City of Manchester for their life-saving work in Afghanistan.
102 Military Working Dog (MWD) Squadron has recently taken over the vital role of commanding the Theatre Military Working Dog Support Unit in Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 15.
Behind the scenes on Operation ELLAMY a small team of ‘squippers’ or, more correctly termed, Survival Equipment Fitters, works around the clock to ensure all the aircraft survival equipment is fit for purpose.
Soldiers from the 7th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (207 Signal Squadron) have been presented with campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.
The Royal Navy has today unveiled its new state-of-the-art warfare training facility which will ensure its next generation of sailors are among the best prepared in the world.
Soldiers from 32 Engineer Regiment have been presented with their campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined commanders recently returned from operations in Afghanistan yesterday as they briefed MPs and peers on the progress made during their six-month tour in Helmand province.
Following their return to the UK, the Brigade Commander and commanding officers of two of the main British units deployed to southern Afghanistan between April and September 2011 have spoken of a tour during which UK Forces worked closer than ever with their Afghan partners to mutual benefit.
Fresh from a £40m refit, helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has begun two months of intensive training off the south coast of Britain.
A groundbreaking partnership has been formed at Colchester Garrison between the military, the NHS and the Combat Stress charity to meet the needs of veterans with mental health problems.
Five logistics soldiers from Abingdon have saved the life of a Calgary man after he was stabbed in a gang-related incident.
Five soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment have been commended for saving a stab victim’s life in Canada by ingeniously using credit cards to treat his chest wounds.
Six medical professionals have won the Barclays Women of the Year Award 2011 for their work with injured members of the Armed Forces. Report by Lorraine McBride.
Six medical professionals have won the Barclays Women of the Year Award 2011 for their work with injured members of the Armed Forces. Report by Lorraine McBride.
HMS York left Portsmouth yesterday to return to Libya and relieve HMS Liverpool in support of NATO’s ongoing Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.