MOD sets out plans to ensure investment in state-of-the-art defence equipment The Government has set out its plans to prioritise investment in Science and Technology, in order to ensure the UK's Armed Forces continue to have state-of-the-art technology, equipment and support, in a White Paper published today.

RAF snipers protect Afghan family from insurgent attack Snipers from the RAF Regiment used their skills and training to protect an Afghan family caught up in an attack by insurgents in Helmand province.

Afghanistan operational air update 28 January 2012 RAF personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 22 to 28 January 2012. Here follows an operational update.

Combat operations in Afghanistan to continue as planned There has been various media speculation that British troops face only one more summer of major combat operations in Afghanistan after reports of comments made by the US Defence Secretary and French President.

RAF snipers protect Afghan family from insurgent attack Snipers from the RAF Regiment used their skills and training to protect an Afghan family caught up in an attack by insurgents in Helmand province.

Afghan police chief helps reintroduce kites to the Helmand skies The once common sight of children flying kites in an area of Helmand province has returned after the Taliban, who banned the sport, were driven out.

HMS Brocklesby rewarded for part in Libya mission HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britian's best minehunter for its work in the waters off Libya last year.

The UK's contribution to freeing Libya At its peak the UK had around 4,000 personnel, 37 aircraft and four ships committed to the operation to support Libyan civilians under threat from Colonel Gaddafi's regime. Ian Carr reports.

Last RAF convoy comes home following Libya operations The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has welcomed home the final RAF vehicle convoy from Italy following the end of UK operations over Libya.

HMS Ocean returns home Around 1,000 friends and family members welcomed home the crew of HMS Ocean on Friday when she returned to Devonport after completing a seven-and-a-half-month deployment.