Op Barkhane: UK-Supported French Counter-Terrorism Mission In West Africa To End
Royal Air Force Chinooks have been deployed in support of Operation Barkhane since 2018.
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Africa Mali: Army Trials Sustainable Green Power Bank
The sustainable project is part of the Ministry of Defence's Green Agenda with the Army aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Africa RAF Chinooks In Mali Pass 3,000 Flying Hours Milestone
The CH-47 Chinook detachment in Mali has moved more than 1,500 tonnes of freight and more than 18,000 French soldiers since 2018.
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Veterans Ex-Soldier Jordan Wylie Keeps Promise To Boy, 7, To Build School In Africa
Three years ago, Jordan Wylie made a promise to a seven-year-old boy from Djibouti that he would build him a school.
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Africa UK Troops Seize Arms Cache Belonging To IS-Affiliated Group In Mali
The operation took place in a sandstorm, reducing visibility to 30m, and in over 50°C heat with soldiers carrying up to 45kg of equipment.
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RAF RAF Chinook Detachment In Mali Receive Campaign Medals
Personnel have been supporting the French counter-insurgency Operation Barkhane in the African country.
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Africa British Troops Complete Exercise Ahead Of UN Mission In Mali
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali is the UN's most dangerous operation in the world.
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Navy Navy Monitors Russian Warships Through Channel
Seven Russian Navy vessels and Algerian submarine sailed in opposite directions past the British Isles.
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Africa What Are British Forces Doing In Mali?
Deployments have seen British personnel work with international allies to try and stabilise the African country.
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Army Mali: British Army Reconnaissance Group Completes Deterrence Operation
The month-long mission was part of the UK's commitment to the UN MINUSMA peacekeeping operation in Mali.
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Army British Troops Fighting Fire In Kenya
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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Africa Mali: Dozens Dead After Military Convoy Ambushed
Personnel involved in the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali helped wounded soldiers following the attack.
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RAF Mali: New British Commander Takes Charge Of RAF Chinook Detachment
Three RAF Chinooks are deployed to the West African country on the UK's Operation Newcombe.
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World Deaths From Terrorist Activity Up Nearly 20% In 2020
Afghanistan was the deadliest country, with the number of deaths accounting for "more than one-third" of non-militant deaths worldwide.
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RAF Canadian Pilot Follows In Grandfather's Footsteps Serving With RAF In Africa
Captain Scott Stewart said his grandfather "was so proud of his RAF service".
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Exercises British Troops In Cyprus Prepare For UN's Most Dangerous Operation
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards are preparing for UN peacekeeping duties in Mali later this year by training in Cyprus.