Operation Shader: All you need to know about Britain's fight against IS
Everything you need to know about the mission against so-called Islamic State.
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Royal Marines Why do Royal Marines use Army ranks?
Although the Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy, they use a rank structure very similar to that used in the British Army.
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World South China Sea: What is it and why should we care?
We have taken a look at the South China Sea, its economic importance, and the territorial disputes involving the region.
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Nato How Would NATO Respond To An Attack In Space?
NATO says its Article 5 'attack on one is an attack on all' policy could cover space attacks.
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Sea vessels What is an offshore patrol vessel?
They safeguard territorial waters, protect fishing stocks, carry out constabulary duties and are the representatives of the Royal Navy.
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Land vehicles All the gen on the Ajax military vehicle
Introducing Ajax – the British Army's 'eyes and ears' of the battlefield.
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Naval History HMS Resolute: From Arctic abandonment to Oval office
The 19th-century Royal Navy vessel was abandoned in the icy landscape on an expedition before being discovered by American sailors.
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Falklands Everything you need to know about British forces in the Falklands
As a British Overseas Territory, the people of the islands rely on the UK to guarantee their security.
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History The Falklands War – day by day and blow by blow
A detailed account of the conflict 39 years after it ended.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines ranks: How do they work?
Although the Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy, they use a rank structure similar to that of the British Army.
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RAF RAF Ranks In Order
Everyone in the Royal Air Force has a role and a rank, with most personnel belong to a squadron or a unit.
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History How has NATO defence spending changed over time?
The NATO alliance was founded in 1949 on the basis of collective security.
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Land vehicles What are the differences between armoured vehicles and tanks?
Both are designed for combat, but with different capabilities.
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Naval History HMS Campania: From WW2 Escort Carrier To Festival Of Britain
Entering service in early 1944, Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Campania spent the last year of the war conducting Arctic convoys to Russia.
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Feature Ajax: What's Going On With The Army's New Armoured Vehicle?
Forces News spoke to two defence experts to find more out about the issues with the Ajax project.
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Sea vessels HMS Scott: What's it like on Navy's only deep-water survey ship?
HMS Scott has been preparing to deploy for her 24th summer survey season.