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News story: Iraq Afghanistan Memorial to be unveiled in London
The memorial honours both the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region, Iraq and Afghanistan, and who supported them back home, from 1990-2015.
Around 2,500 invited guests will attend a service of dedication from a specially conducted Drumhead on Horse Guards at 11am,...Read More »
News story: UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh
During a visit to London, where the King also met with the Foreign Secretary, Sir Michael discussed the UK’s deep and longstanding support to Jordan, an important regional ally.
As a country on the front line in the fight against Daesh, Jordan is working closely with Britain and other Coalition...Read More »
News story: Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise
Based at Nellis Air Force Base, Exercise Red Flag pits ‘Blue’ coalition forces against hostile ‘Red Force’ aggressors, mirroring real-life threats in air-to-air, air-to-ground, space and cyber warfare.
Red Flag’s live element takes place over the US Air Force’s premier military training area in Nevada; over 15,000 square miles of...Read More »
News story: Armed Forces Minister confirms increase in support to Afghanistan
Speaking on his first visit to Afghanistan the Minister reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to the country.
Britain stepped up its support to Afghanistan this year, increasing by 50 the number of personnel in the country. They join personnel in country who are helping to train Afghan officers, advising the...Read More »
RAF Typhoons Monitor Russian Aircraft Carrier
RAF Typhoons Monitor Russian Aircraft Carrier
Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby have been monitoring the Russian aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, as it sails through UK waters on its way home to Russia from the Eastern Mediterranean.
The RAF aircraft have been part of a wider ongoing operation that is being...Read More »