Navy needs to adapt faster and be more cutting-edge, Second Sea Lord says
Vice Admiral Martin Connell predicts an accelerated programme of shipbuilding augmented by uncrewed underwater, surface and air vehicles.
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Politics Minister asked to explain the MOD's 'toxic culture' and rise in bullying complaints
Service complaints relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination are on the rise, Labour says.
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Veterans Record number of nominations as finalists revealed for 2024 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards
The awards have led the way in demonstrating the huge value that veterans add to employers and the wider economy.
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Families Forces Help To Buy scheme helps around 30,000 military families onto property ladder
More than 5,000 military personnel are expected to benefit from the Forces Help To Buy scheme this year alone.
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Army Military's complaints system is inefficient and unfair, report says
The Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces has found faults in the current system that have been unresolved.
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Forces Charities Talking about mother's death changed my life, Harry tells bereaved military children
The Duke of Sussex experienced the devastating loss of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales when he was just 12 years old.
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Food Fast food: Australian chefs prepare 1,600 meals for soldiers on Exercise Talisman Sabre
The Australian Army Catering Corps worked hard to prepare 1,600 meals for British, American, Australian, Tongan and Indonesian troops.
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Veterans Veterans' Affairs minister apologises as new veteran card not classed as valid voter ID
The veteran ID card is not one of the 22 accepted forms of identification that in-person voters can show when casting their vote.
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News Homes unfit for heroes as landmark report reveals dire state of Armed Forces housing
The report described the current situation as a 'tax on the goodwill' of those serving.
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Military Life Inspirational military families praised at Celebrating Forces Families Awards
The awards night celebrates the support the families provide to serving members and the entire military community.
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Families HMS Oardacious joins forces with Huggable Heroes to bring comfort to children of submariners
The Navy's official ocean rowing team is launching the new project to support children with a submariner parent.
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Veterans Veterans fill chapel as online plea ensures paratrooper doesn't make final journey alone
Veterans from various regiments gathered to attend the funeral of Lance Corporal Terence Purcell who had no contactable relatives.
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Army Army officer credits military training with helping him to victory in Gladiators final
Major Finlay Anderson was crowned Gladiators champion after Saturday night's grand final on BBC One.
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Army Army lifts 100-year ban on serving soldiers having beards, by Royal Appointment
Members of the British Army can now grow facial hair - as long as they follow strict rules regarding the beard's length and shape.
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Veterans Former soldier says military training helped him during two-year homelessness ordeal
The ex-Fusilier credits his Army training with helping him survive his prolonged period of living on the street and sheltering in doorways.
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News Armed Forces to receive new Wider Service Medal - here's who is eligible
It will be awarded to personnel in key operational roles where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for a medal.