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Army boxers fight 'War of the Roses'

20 Nov 09 - Training and Adventure - British Army

The finest boxers from The Yorkshire Regiment met those from The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment last week to contest the 'War of the Roses', raising £140,000 for charity in the process.

Warthog vehicle arrives in UK for Afghan modifications

20 Nov 09 - Equipment and Logistics - British Army|Defence Equipment and Support

The first of 100 new Warthog vehicles, bought by the MOD to be used by British troops in Afghanistan's Green Zone, arrived in the UK yesterday to be prepared for operations.

Armed Forces assist with Cumbrian floods

20 Nov 09 - Military Operations - Ministry Of Defence

The Armed Forces have been assisting the Cumbrian emergency services through the night in dealing with the severe flooding in and around Cockermouth.

Behind the scenes of the BBC's 'Wounded' documentary

20 Nov 09 - People In Defence - British Army|Defence Medical Services

The BBC's documentary 'Wounded', about two injured Helmand heroes, moved millions and, since it was aired on BBC1 last month, its director, Sara Hardy, has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary reaction. Report by Lorraine McBride.

RAF pilot has 'best job in the world'

20 Nov 09 - People In Defence - Royal Air Force

A Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant has become the first pilot in the world to reach 1,000 flying hours on the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Sergeant Robert Loughran-Dickson RMP killed in Afghanistan

19 Nov 09 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Sergeant Robert David Loughran-Dickson of the Royal Military Police (RMP) in Afghanistan on 18 November 2009.

Rare pond life discovered on MOD land in Dorset

19 Nov 09 - Estate and Environment - Defence Estates

A network of ponds on Ministry of Defence land in Purbeck has been found to contain some of the rarest pond life in the country, including a caddis larva that has never before been recorded in Dorset and a number of nationally scarce insects and plants, such as the small red damselfly and the Downy Emerald dragonfly.

New welfare package for Service families

19 Nov 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

New measures, building on the Government's welfare package for Service families, have been announced today by Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, and Bob Ainsworth, Secretary of State for Defence.

Report details progress on nation's commitment to Armed Forces

19 Nov 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

The first annual report into delivery against the Service Personnel Command Paper entitled 'The Nation's Commitment to the Armed Forces', which was launched last summer, has been published today, Thursday 19 November 2009.

Making military vehicles interoperable

19 Nov 09 - Equipment and Logistics - British Army

With the constant changing operational need for new weapons and armour on military vehicles, the MOD is working with industry to provide ever efficient solutions. Report by Cliff Caswell.

IN PICTURES: HMS Gloucester in the South Atlantic

19 Nov 09 - Military Operations - Royal Navy

Sailors on board HMS Gloucester were given the royal seal of approval by curious wildlife as they approached South Georgia as part of their ongoing mission.

Operations Officer faces Afghan challenge

19 Nov 09 - People In Defence - British Army

As 11 Light Brigade gets into its stride as the lead formation of British forces in Afghanistan, one Army officer has taken on the challenge of his life.

RAF Pumas united at Benson

18 Nov 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Royal Air Force

After 91 years the RAF ceased flying from Northern Ireland yesterday when the Puma helicopters from 230 'Tiger' Squadron left the area for their new home at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.

Navy surgeon saves lives and limbs in Afghanistan

18 Nov 09 - People In Defence - Royal Navy|Defence Medical Services

Currently on his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Royal Navy Surgeon Commander Graham Hill believes that this is his hardest tour so far.

Attacking 'Afghan insurgents' on the Canadian prairie

18 Nov 09 - Training and Adventure - British Army

Training exercises on the Canadian prairie drew to a spectacular close this year with a full-scale attack on the impressive Afghan-style village of Hettar. Report by Richard Long.


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