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Soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment, part of the Counter-IED Task Force, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday,... 9 Feb 10

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Ainsworth sets out risks and benefits of Operation MOSHTARAK

People should be prepared for British casualties resulting from the upcoming major offensive in... 8 Feb 10

Ministry of Defence

Defence Secretary and CDS pay tribute to 255 fallen in Afghanistan

The deaths of two further soldiers in Afghanistan mean that the same number of British Armed Forces... 8 Feb 10

Training an Afghan National Army soldier

2 YORKS - Mentoring the ANA in Helmand

Since they arrived in Afghanistan four months ago, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green... 8 Feb 10

Sergeant Dave Heyhoe with Treo

Military search dog to receive animals' Victoria Cross

Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, is to be honoured for his heroic actions as an arms and... 8 Feb 10

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A soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards during a recent operation in Helmand province
Preparations for Helmand offensive
British troops have taken part in an air and ground ISAF operation to the south of Nad 'Ali, Helmand province, as part of the preparation for a major ISAF offensive known as Op MOSHTARAK.
Essential relief supplies are loaded aboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary supply ship Largs Bay
RFA Largs Bay ready for Haiti
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Largs Bay is currently finalising the loading of equipment and supplies for earthquake-ravaged Haiti before setting sail for the Caribbean island.

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Royal Navy:

Departure of HMS St Albans

HMS St Albans departs for Gulf

Crowds of families and friends waved off the crew of Portsmouth-based warship HMS St Albans this... 4 Feb 10

British Army:

A bed space in the new SLA at Alexander Barracks

New Alexander Barracks accommodation helps recruits 'be the best'

Defence Estates (DE) has finished a major project to provide top-notch accommodation for more than... 5 Feb 10

Royal Air Force:

Tornado GR4

RAF IX (B) Squadron show their force in Kandahar

Since arriving at Kandahar Airfield last month, the Tornados of the RAF's IX (Bomber) Squadron have... 4 Feb 10

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Operations in Afghanistan

Soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from...9 Feb 10

Ainsworth sets out risks and benefits of Operation MOSHTARAK

People should be prepared for British casualties resulting from the upcoming...8 Feb 10

Military search dog to receive animals' Victoria Cross

Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, is to be honoured for his heroic actions...8 Feb 10

Two soldiers from 1 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that two soldiers...8 Feb 10

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