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Armed Forces assist with Cumbrian floods

The Armed Forces have been assisting the Cumbrian emergency services through the night in dealing with the severe flooding in and around Cockermouth. 20 Nov 09

Typhoon

RAF pilot has 'best job in the world'

A Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant has become the first pilot in the world to reach 1,000 flying... 20 Nov 09

The Warthog

Warthog vehicle arrives in UK for Afghan modifications

The first of 100 new Warthog vehicles, bought by the MOD to be used by British troops in... 20 Nov 09

Ranger Andy Allen

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

The BBC's documentary 'Wounded', about two injured Helmand heroes, moved millions and, since it was... 20 Nov 09

The ' War of the Roses'  boxing tournament

Army boxers fight 'War of the Roses'

The finest boxers from The Yorkshire Regiment met those from The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment last... 20 Nov 09

Featured News

Engineers manhandle the new bridge girders across the temporary bridge
Engineers build bridges in Helmand
British military engineers have recently built a new bridge on the fringes of Nad e-Ali as part of a long term plan to improve economic prosperity of the area
 
Troops from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welsh seek insurgents in Hettar
Training for Afghanistan on the prairies
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
 

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Royal Navy:

Surgeon Commander Graham Hill, Royal Navy

Navy surgeon saves lives and limbs in Afghanistan

Currently on his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Royal Navy Surgeon Commander Graham Hill believes... 18 Nov 09

British Army:

British soldiers take cover

Soldiers attacked near Helmand mosque

Attacked by insurgent fighters while visiting a mosque in Helmand province, a British platoon chose... 18 Nov 09

Royal Air Force:

A Merlin helicopter is loaded onto a C-17 at RAF Brize Norton

First RAF Merlin arrives in Afghanistan

The first RAF Merlin helicopter has arrived in Afghanistan as part of a move to boost air support on... 16 Nov 09

Defence Equipment & Support

Operations in Afghanistan

Sergeant Robert Loughran-Dickson RMP killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of...19 Nov 09

Operations Officer faces Afghan challenge

As 11 Light Brigade gets into its stride as the lead formation of British forces...19 Nov 09

Soldiers attacked near Helmand mosque

Attacked by insurgent fighters while visiting a mosque in Helmand province, a...18 Nov 09

Navy surgeon saves lives and limbs in Afghanistan

Currently on his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Royal Navy Surgeon Commander...18 Nov 09

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