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New satellite will support UK military operations

UK Ministry of Defence: 8 hours ago
Communications on the UK's military operations are to be boosted thanks to a £400m contract for the use of a new satellite, the Minister for Defence Equipment and Support has announced this week. ...read article

Navy submarine sails after six-year upgrade

UK Ministry of Defence: 8 hours ago
The nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph has set sail for sea trials following a major six-year refit which has significantly improved her capabilities. ...read article

Troops hail C-IED experts as 'heroes of Afghanistan'

UK Ministry of Defence: 8 hours ago
The British soldiers responsible for finding, isolating and defusing improvised explosive devices are being hailed by their fellow troops as the heroes of Britain and NATO's Afghanistan counter-insurgency campaign. ...read article

UK forces to hand over Musa Qal'ah to other ISAF troops

UK Ministry of Defence: 8 hours ago
In order to make best use of force numbers, ISAF commanders have ordered a reconfiguration that will see British troops hand control of the town of Musa Qal'ah to other ISAF forces over the coming weeks. ...read article

Basra memorial wall rededicated in UK

UK Ministry of Defence: 8 hours ago
The Basra Memorial Wall was rededicated in a poignant service at its new home in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today, Thursday 11 March 2010. ...read article

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts deploy to Helmand

UK Ministry of Defence: 1 day ago
Four Royal Navy bomb disposal experts have set off for Afghanistan this week to play a part in the counter-explosives effort. ...read article

One woman and her dog help avert a riot in Afghanistan

UK Ministry of Defence: 1 day ago
A dog proved to a woman's best friend recently when a Royal Army Veterinary Corps soldier and her military working dog helped calm what could have been a very dangerous situation in Kabul. ...read article

3 RIFLES and ANA on patrol in Sangin

UK Ministry of Defence: 1 day ago
Members of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group are using joint patrols with the Afghan National Army (ANA) to mentor the Afghan soldiers, build relations with local nationals, and offer a visible sign of strength to the insurgents. ...read article

Defence Secretary sees success of Op MOSHTARAK

UK Ministry of Defence: 1 day ago
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has visited the areas of central Helmand secured by British and Afghan troops in Operation MOSHTARAK and seen how progress is being made. ...read article

Armed Forces pay to increase by two per cent

UK Ministry of Defence: 1 day ago
The 2010 report of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has been published today which will see all ranks up to Brigadier and equivalents receive a 2.0 per cent pay increase. ...read article

New team to investigate allegations of abuse in Iraq

UK Ministry of Defence: 2 days ago
A dedicated team is being set up by the MOD to help address allegations of abuse by British Service personnel of Iraqi detainees and prevent unproven allegations undermining the Armed Forces' reputation and achievements. ...read article

IN PICTURES: Afghan and British soldiers give insurgents a clear message

UK Ministry of Defence: 2 days ago
An Afghan Army patrol, mentored by British soldiers based at Patrol Base Shaheed, which was set up following Operation MOSHTARAK, gave insurgents a clear message during a recent encounter. ...read article

Afghan aircrews train over Wiltshire

UK Ministry of Defence: 2 days ago
Tri-Service personnel from the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) are currently training Afghan pilots to fly Russian-built helicopters over Salisbury Plain in a project to develop the nascent Afghan helicopter capability. Report by Tristan Kelly. ...read article

Lance Corporal Tom Keogh killed in Afghanistan

UK Ministry of Defence: 2 days ago
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Tom Keogh from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010. ...read article

Corporal Stephen Thompson killed in Afghanistan

UK Ministry of Defence: 2 days ago
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Stephen Thompson from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010. ...read article

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