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British soldiers help Afghan police colleagues stay warm

10 Feb 12 - Military Operations - British Army

British troops have used a NATO-funded project to provide winter blankets for their Afghan police colleagues working in checkpoints across Helmand province where the night-time temperature drops below zero in January and February.

Year-on-year violence levels in Afghanistan decrease for first time

10 Feb 12 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

For the first time since 2006 year-on-year violence levels decreased across Afghanistan in 2011, Foreign Secretary William Hague said yesterday in the government's quarterly update on Afghanistan.

Royal Anglians train near home for Afghanistan

10 Feb 12 - Training and Adventure - British Army

Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have returned to their home turf to undergo pre-deployment training for their future deployment to Afghanistan.

Army and Navy support National Apprenticeship Week

10 Feb 12 - Training and Adventure - Royal Navy|British Army

A soldier has been talking this week about how his apprenticeship has helped him keep Apaches flying over Afghanistan, while HMS Raleigh has been showcasing their apprenticeship training to local schools and colleges.

British Army officer helps Afghan General learn English

10 Feb 12 - People In Defence - British Army

A British Army officer currently deployed to Helmand province to advise the Afghan National Army is helping a top Afghan General learn English to help him better communicate with his British colleagues.

2 MERCIAN help Afghan Government reach out in Upper Gereshk Valley

9 Feb 12 - Military Operations - British Army

British soldiers have been helping to spread the influence of the Afghan Government in Helmand province by bringing its representatives together with local Afghan elders.

IN PICTURES: British soldiers fight Taliban in two-day battle

9 Feb 12 - Military Operations - British Army

A ferocious two-day-long battle between the Taliban and British troops with their Afghan police partners has taken place following a dawn airborne raid to destroy insurgent improvised explosive devices.

12th Mechanized Brigade to replace 20th Armoured Brigade in Helmand (updated)

9 Feb 12 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

12th Mechanized Brigade will replace 20th Armoured Brigade in April 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announced on Tuesday 7 February 2012.

Captain Wales completes Apache training

9 Feb 12 - Training and Adventure - British Army

His Royal Highness Prince Harry, or Captain Wales as he is known in the Army, has been named best co-pilot gunner in his Apache training course.

Royal Navy issues record fine for illegal fishing

9 Feb 12 - Military Operations - Royal Navy

A Royal Navy patrol ship has issued a record on-the-spot fine to fishermen using undersized nets after sailors boarded a Dutch fishing vessel in the North Sea.

MOD to buy extra C-17 aircraft

8 Feb 12 - Equipment and Logistics - Royal Air Force

Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced that the MOD is to order an additional C-17 Globemaster, taking the number of aircraft in the RAF's fleet to eight.

Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

8 Feb 12 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons Defence Select Committee in its report on the operation.

Last known Service person from WWI dies

8 Feb 12 - History and Honour - Royal Air Force

The world's last known surviving Service person from the First World War has died aged 110.

RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

8 Feb 12 - History and Honour - Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

8 Feb 12 - Estate and Environment - British Army

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.


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