Ministry of Defence (MOD) News
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MOD)  The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is responsible for government defence policy, and is also the HQ for the British Armed Forces, including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the British Army. The principle objective of the Ministry of Defence is to protect and defend the UK and its foreign interests, and it also manages the daily operation of the armed forces, defence procurement and contingency planning for the three forces. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 Soldier from 3 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 5 MarchIt is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES). Soldier from 3 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 6 MarchIt is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES). Rifleman Jonathon Allott of 3 RIFLES killed in AfghanistanIt is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Rifleman Jonathon Allott of 3rd Battalion The Rifles. Soldier from 4 RIFLES killed near Sangin on 7 MarchIt is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from A Company, 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group. Rifleman Liam Maughan of 3 RIFLES killed in AfghanistanIt is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Rifleman Liam Maughan of 3rd Battalion The Rifles. Stafford forces family benefits from 7,000th housing upgradeDefence Estates has helped a forces’ family to save money, reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy a more comfortable home by improving the loft insulation in their home. ´Tugs of the future´ will support Navy´s new carriersAs part of the £1bn Future Provision Marine Services contract, a brand new range of Marine Service vessels will be completed by the end of the year to support the Navy´s newest ships. Soldier from 1 RIFLES killed in AfghanistanIt is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, in Afghanistan yesterday, Sunday 7 March 2010. Navy officer honoured for lifetime contribution to sportsA Royal Navy officer received the first ever Combined Services Sports Lifetime Achievement Award at this year´s awards presentation which took place at the RAF Club in London on Thursday 4 March 2010. Report by Leigh Morrison. Next Page | Last Page | |
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