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PM announces more support for UK troops fighting in Afghanistan

1 Sep 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

During a visit this weekend to Afghanistan, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that UK forces fighting there to protect Britain's national security will receive 'every possible support' as they face new and emerging challenges.

Veterans Minister visits Commonwealth War Graves Commission

1 Sep 09 - History and Honour - Ministry Of Defence

Minister for Veterans Kevan Jones paid his first visit to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission headquarters last week to see the wealth of information available on individuals involved in the First and Second World Wars.

CDS: We must seize the opportunities our military have created in Afghanistan

28 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

The Chief of the Defence Staff has said today that while the UK strategy in Afghanistan is the right one, the outcome depends on the will power to see it through in the long term and whether the Afghans themselves can make progress in areas of governance.

Success of PANTHER'S CLAW measured by enduring security not voter turnout

27 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

UK Government spokespeople have today said that Operation PANTHER'S CLAW was successful despite claims of low voter turnout in last week's Afghan elections in the town of Babaji, part of the area secured in the operation.

Deploying science advisers to the front line

24 Aug 09 - People In Defence - Ministry Of Defence

The deployment of their civilian scientific advisers (SciAds) to front line operations is essential in enabling the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to provide technical advice to the military.

Top US General praises British troops

21 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

General David Petraeus, the Commander of US Central Command, has spoken to the British media this week, praising the British Armed Forces and explaining the importance of elections in Afghanistan and what victory there means.

Top British Commander in Afghanistan speaks about minimising civilian casualties

20 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

General James Dutton, the UK's top Commander in Afghanistan, spoke to the British media last night about minimising civilian casualties in the country and whether extra British troops are needed there.

ISAF limits operations on Afghan election day

20 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

Following the call from the Government of Afghanistan for a day of peace during today's elections in the country, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has limited offensive operations for the day.

Disposing of hazardous materials at Defence Science labs

19 Aug 09 - People In Defence - Ministry Of Defence

At the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory scientists research hazardous materials to see how they cam be combatted. Disposing of the deadly materials once they have been researched is a team of MOD civilians. Report by Ian Carr.

Helmand Governor: British troops give us hope

18 Aug 09 - Military Operations - Ministry Of Defence

The Governor of Helmand, Gulab Mangal, has issued condolences on behalf of the people of his province expressing their grief at the losses sustained by British forces in Afghanistan.

Reconstruction Team install life-saving equipment into Helmand hospital

13 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

The main hospital in Helmand province turned on its first life-saving oxygen system this week which, donated by the Estonian Government, was installed by the Provincial Reconstruction Team.

Defence Equipment Minister meets troops in Afghanistan

12 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence|Defence Equipment and Support

Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies, has just returned form a visit to Afghanistan where he heard first hand from British troops their thoughts on the equipment they have for operations.

Service to remember military sacrifices in Iraq

11 Aug 09 - History and Honour - Ministry Of Defence

A service of remembrance to mark the end of combat operations in Iraq will be held at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Friday 9 October 2009 it was announced yesterday, Monday 10 August 2009.

Forces encouraged to blog, tweet and engage online

6 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

Service and MOD personnel are being encouraged to talk about themselves and their work online within new guidelines which give advice on how they can protect their security, reputation and privacy.

Troops tell Minister morale is high in Afghanistan

4 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

British troops have told Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell that they have a clear sense of purpose for their work in Afghanistan and that in spite of recent fatalities morale remains high.


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