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Having just taken over duties from HMS Monmouth in the Middle East, HMS Somerset has wasted no time in reinforcing multinational relations by conducting maritime security exercises with the Saudi Navy in the Red Sea.
Under a new agreement Indian and British scientists are to work together to develop cutting-edge technologies for defence and security.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the NATO Secretary General that the North Atlantic Council is extending NATO’s mission to protect the people of Libya for another 90 days.
Two injured soldiers were among 40 cyclists who set off on a national cycling challenge this morning to ride from Edinburgh to London raising money for charity SSAFA Forces Help.
RAF Tornados yesterday destroyed command and control facilities of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya before launching successful strikes on armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery.
Exercise Scottish Buzzard has recently taken place in Scotland to prepare the Territorial Army (TA) soldiers of ‘The Fighting 51st’ for future deployment on operations in Afghanistan.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has praised UK servicemen and women supporting operations over Libya for what he described as a “very successful air effort”.
Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has today announced the appointment of Mr Gerry Grimstone, the Chairman of Standard Life plc, as the new Lead Non-Executive for Defence.
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine David Fairbrother, of Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on 19 September 2011.
An Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache pilot with 20 years flying experience has clocked up his 5,000th hour in the air while currently deployed to Afghanistan.
Service personnel are being offered free tickets to attend a boxing bout between the UK Armed Forces and the US Armed Forces through Tickets for Troops.
RAF aircraft have, over the weekend, successfully engaged pro-Gaddafi forces and military targets in Libya as part of NATO’s efforts to enforce UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Jonathan James McKinlay, of B Company, 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed in Afghanistan on 14 September 2011.
Generous members of the public who show their support for the Armed Forces by sending welfare parcels to Afghanistan are being urged to stop and think and consider alternative and more effective ways they can back the troops at Christmas time.
A Merlin helicopter from 829 Naval Air Squadron, based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, is on board HMS Somerset bound for maritime security operations in the Middle East.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Fusilier Dean Griffiths, from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, on the Lydd Ranges, Kent, on 14 September 2011.
The first of the enhanced Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) [CVR(T)] fleet is now operational on the front line in Afghanistan.
The name of the Royal Navy’s newest, most capable Astute Class submarine has been formally announced today – HMS Anson.
It has been announced that Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, the current Chief of Joint Operations, is to become the first Commander Joint Forces Command (JFC) later this year.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 14 September 2011.
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Esther Freeborn is to become the first female bandmaster in the history of the Bands of the Household Cavalry.
During an armed reconnaissance patrol over Sebha in southern Libya yesterday morning, Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s located a number of former regime armoured vehicles occupying dug-in positions near the town.
A new high-performance armour steel that will be used to protect vehicles on the front line was showcased at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) event today.
A Lynx helicopter flight commander embarked on Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring has achieved 6,000 hours of helicopter flight.
The Royal Navy’s deep-water ocean survey vessel HMS Scott has returned to sea and is ready to deploy following a maintenance and training period.
When it comes to dealing with mental health issues, UK Service personnel, veterans and their families now have access to specialised online help and support.
Personnel from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) joined military parachutists from around the globe to exercise in Ukraine. Report by Joe Clapson.
With the help of 45 Commando Royal Marines, a friendly football match between two amateur teams from neighbouring villages has taken place in Zarghun Kalay in the Nad ‘Ali district of Helmand province.