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Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and capturing one of the enemy.
In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent ‘green on blue’ attacks should not alter ISAF’s course.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today addressed the House of Commons in response to reports that NATO’s policy regarding ISAF and Afghan troops working together has changed.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) have departed their base to deploy to Afghanistan.
The Adjutant General, Lieutenant General Sir Mark Mans, talks to Ian Carr about future challenges and the importance of supporting Service personnel and their families.
A pair of Royal Navy and Royal Marines adventurers have completed a summer of sea trials as they prepare to take an authentic replica of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous lifeboat back to the icy wastes of the South Pole.
Senior officers in the Royal Air Force and French Air Force traded places on 14 September to fly in Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets in a demonstration of the strong ties which exist between the two air arms.
With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity has a multitude of unintended consequences which can create disappointment and inconvenience by preventing messages from family and friends being delivered.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe, both of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington’s) (3 YORKS) were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 September 2012.
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment on Saturday 15 September 2012.
In a wide ranging interview published in today’s Guardian, the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, restated why UK Forces are operating in Afghanistan and the tangible progress they are making.
Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount.
At the height of the Second World War the German High Command would have been delighted to land a V2 rocket in the heart of Medway’s military estate, but this week the delight was all Medway’s as it welcomed this extremely rare and valuable piece of world history.
Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder’s yard to begin sea trials.
The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK prepares to reduce its force levels in the country by 500 troops.
Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.
HMS Enterprise has sailed from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months on operations.
Over the next 18 months, tonnes of old bullets will be turned into ‘brass’ at Camp Bastion writes Ian Carr.
Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun.
The Armed Forces have been honoured to take part in the ‘Our Greatest Team’ Parade in London on Monday 10 September.
The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has travelled to Bahrain to visit the United Kingdom Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) headquarters.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster has taken on the new ‘identity’ of 617 Squadron Lancaster B1 DV385, ‘Thumper Mk III’.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Lee Paul Davidson of the Light Dragoons was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 9 September 2012.
Commander Land Forces General Sir Nick Parker has reflected on the contribution Britain’s Armed Forces have made to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from The Light Dragoons was killed in Afghanistan today, 9 September 2012.
Army Reserves ground crew were all set to soar to new heights as they tested out the Army’s next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, during their annual training exercise.
Muslim troops from all three Services have gathered at Amport House this week for the sixth annual Armed Forces Muslim Conference.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of a soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.