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9th February 2012

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MOD to buy extra C-17 aircraft

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. 8 Feb 12

Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons... 8 Feb 12

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

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built,... 8 Feb 12

Last known Service person from WWI dies

The world's last known surviving Service person from the First World War has died aged 110. 8 Feb 12

RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday... 8 Feb 12

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Investment in new equipment

Investment in new equipment
The Government has set out plans to prioritise investment in Science and Technology to ensure the Forces continue to have state-of-the-art equipment.

RAF protects Afghan family

RAF protects Afghan family
Snipers from the RAF Regiment used their skills and training to protect an Afghan family caught up in an attack by insurgents in Helmand province.

Service News

Royal Navy:

HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice

HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship, has cut through the ice floes of Antarctica for the... 6 Feb 12

British Army:

Artillery regiments start Diamond Jubilee year with a bang

Various artillery regiments have been firing salutes across the country today to mark the 60th... 6 Feb 12

Royal Air Force:

Prince William takes up duties in the Falklands

Flight Lieutenant Wales has commenced his duties as an RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter... 6 Feb 12

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12th Mechanized Brigade to replace 20th Armoured Brigade in Helmand 7 Feb 12
British and Afghan troops take on insurgency in Gereshk 7 Feb 12
IN PICTURES: King's Troop RHA leaves St John's Wood for new home in Woolwich 7 Feb 12

HMS Liverpool shadows Russian carrier 7 Feb 12
UK soldiers help Afghan government officials meet village elders 7 Feb 12
Prime Minister meets Royal Marines back from Afghanistan 6 Feb 12

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Defence Focus magazine issue 258 - December 2011

Operations in Afghanistan

12th Mechanized Brigade to replace 20th Armoured Brigade in Helmand

12th Mechanized Brigade will replace 20th Armoured Brigade in April 2012 as the...7 Feb 12

British and Afghan troops take on insurgency in Gereshk

Nearly 1,000 British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a major operation to...7 Feb 12

UK soldiers help Afghan government officials meet village elders

Soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) have helped district community...7 Feb 12

Combat operations in Afghanistan to continue as planned

There has been various media speculation that British troops face only one more...3 Feb 12

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LIBYA: Operation ELLAMY

Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the...8 Feb 12

HMS Brocklesby rewarded for part in Libya mission

HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britian's best minehunter for...2 Feb 12

The UK's contribution to freeing Libya

At its peak the UK had around 4,000 personnel, 37 aircraft and four ships...5 Jan 12

Last RAF convoy comes home following Libya operations

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has welcomed...14 Dec 11

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