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Sergeant Stuart Millar and Private Kevin Elliott of 3 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan

1 Sep 09 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Sergeant Stuart Millar and Private Kevin Elliott of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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.

Army officer wins TV wipeout show

1 Sep 09 - People In Defence - British Army

After facing off the challenge of 21 other competitors, a British Army officer won the final of BBC1's 'Total Wipeout' programme, which aired on Saturday 29 August 2009.

Providing a 21st century training environment

1 Sep 09 - Estate and Environment - Defence Estates

The Defence Training Estate, part of the Defence Estates organisation, is ensuring that as the pressures and demands on UK Armed Forces change, new training facilities are provided that meet their needs, especially the need to be prepared for Afghanistan. Report by Tristan Kelly.

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.

Two soldiers from The Black Watch killed in Afghanistan on 31 August

31 Aug 09 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that two soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have been killed in Afghanistan.

British Chinook helicopter deliberately destroyed in Afghanistan

30 Aug 09 - Military Operations

A British Chinook helicopter was deliberately destroyed by ISAF forces at 1605hrs local time having sustained damage on landing approximately 10km east of Sangin at 0530hrs this morning, Sunday 30 August 2009.

Royal Marine killed near Gereshk on 29 August

29 Aug 09 - Military Operations - Royal Navy

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a Royal Marine has died following an explosion whilst on a foot patrol near Gereshk in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 29 August 2009.

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.

Royal Navy escorts record-breaking yachtsman home

28 Aug 09 - Training and Adventure - Royal Navy

The Royal Navy escorted Mike Perham, who has become the world's youngest yachtsman to sail single-handedly around the world, back into Falmouth yesterday, shortly after he achieved his record.

General Richards becomes new Chief of the General Staff

28 Aug 09 - Defence Policy and Business - British Army

General Sir David Richards has taken over the post of Chief of the General Staff from General Sir Richard Dannatt today, Friday 28 August 2009.

Testing the latest armoured vehicles for Afghanistan

28 Aug 09 - Equipment and Logistics - British Army|Defence Equipment and Support

The latest armoured vehicles being sent to do battle with the Taliban are tested to the limit by a specialist unit at Bovington in Dorset. Report by Kevin Slade.

RAF officer trains in Afghanistan for Ironman World Championships

28 Aug 09 - Training and Adventure - Royal Air Force

An RAF Flight Lieutenant is using his spare time while deployed to Afghanistan to train for the Ironman World Championships taking place in November, soon after he gets home.

Royal Navy welcomes first Fijian officer

27 Aug 09 - People In Defence - Royal Navy

Currently preparing for a Systems Engineering and Management Course at HMS Sultan in Gosport, Sub-Lieutenant Vuniwaqa has become the Royal Navy's first Fijian officer.

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.


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