HMS Scimitar finds new purpose bringing healthcare to East Africa's Lake Victoria
HMS Scimitar patrolled waters around Gibraltar for years but will now provide crucial healthcare to around 50,000 people a year in East ...
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Middle East Thousands of Palestinians in dire need will be fed by the UK, says Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps highlights the importance of the temporary US military-built Gaza pier for delivering vital aid.
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RAF RAF successfully completes ninth air drop of 11 tonnes of essential aid to Gaza
The latest air drop comes 48 hours after a similar operation carried out by US Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
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RAF Thousands of supplies flown by RAF Globemaster for Gaza
The Royal Air Force transported thousands of blankets and sleeping mats, among other supplies, to Egypt.
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World RAF delivers UK humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza
A C-17 aircraft left RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire with 21 tonnes of aid on board.
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Army Royal Engineers practise humanitarian water drills in Welsh river
Members of 21 Engineers are using the Combat Water Supply System on the River Monnow in Monmouth.
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Tri-Service Military personnel eligible for new medal honouring humanitarian work
The medal is one of the first new awards to be approved by King Charles III.
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Humanitarian How are UK personnel helping on the ground in Turkey?
There are currently between 100 and 150 British personnel in Turkey, with a majority working in the medical treatment facility in Turkoglu.
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RAF Access to RAF flights delivering crucial aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
The UK has flown in more than 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid and 81 tonnes of medical aid, along with search and rescue experts.
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Veterans Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Team of veterans set to help with relief efforts in Turkey
More than 5,100 people have died in Turkey and Syria as a result of two devastating earthquakes.
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RAF RAF delivers boats and generators to support Pakistan's flood response
The aid comes amid growing concern for the millions of people affected by the flooding.
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Humanitarian Navy delivering relief to Tonga after devastating tsunami
HMS Spey is setting sail following the tsunami, which was triggered by a volcano eruption on Saturday.
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Afghanistan Gordon Brown: West 'sleepwalking' into historic Afghanistan crisis
The former Prime Minister says a lack of action could foster "anti-western resentment" as economic forecasts for the country raise alarm.
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Humanitarian Haiti Earthquake: Pictures From Royal Navy Helicopter Shows Devastation
The Royal Navy and the US Army have been at the heart of an aid effort in the country.
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USA Haiti Earthquake: UK Vessel To Work With US Helicopters During Aid Response
RFA Wave Knight has been positioned in the Caribbean for hurricane season, able to respond rapidly to Saturday's devastating earthquake.
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Navy Navy Delivers Aid To Caribbean Island After Volcanic Eruptions
RFA Wave Knight offloaded 135 pallets of emergency aid in St Vincent, which was badly affected by volcanic eruptions in April.