£1.6bn Royal Fleet Auxillary contract gives Belfast a £100m shipbuilding boost
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed production of the Fleet Support Ships is set to start in 2025.
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Northern Ireland Mowlam wanted no soldiers to face legal action over Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday was one of the darkest days in the history of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
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Northern Ireland Former British soldier David Holden found guilty of 1988 Troubles killing at Army checkpoint
Trial judge Mr Justice O'Hara said he was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt Holden was guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence.
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Northern Ireland Victims on both sides of the Troubles unite to press PM to scrap Legacy Bill
The families also said the bill would "enable the killers of our loved ones to ask for a water-tight immunity from prosecution".
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Remembrance How the Armed Forces commemorated the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Services were held around the United Kingdom and across the forces world to reflect on the military's sacrifice through history.
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Navy Royal Navy helicopter wreckage discovered after 64 years
Coastal surveyors found the Westland Dragonfly that went down in Northern Ireland in November 1958.
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WWII Haunting tales of ghostly sightings at military locations that might keep you awake at night
From the sound of chains dragging on the ground to the smell of lavender in an abandoned building.
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News Prosecution of Soldier F over Bloody Sunday murders resumes
The former soldier is charged with two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder on Bloody Sunday.
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Sport Army judoka ready to relish Commonwealth Games debut
Corporal Sarah Hawkes will represent Northern Ireland when she fights in the +78 category on the 3 August.
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News Family of Guildford bombing victim say questions are 'unanswered' after inquest
The court heard the four military victims were new recruits who had been enjoying their first Saturday night off to socialise.
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History Sir Henry Wilson: The murder that impacted the history of Northern Ireland
A plaque was unveiled for the Army field marshal in the House of Commons, adding to memorials for other MPs who died violent deaths.
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Royals Platinum Jubilee: Earl and Countess of Wessex meet Sea Cadets
The royal couple visited to the newly-awarded city of Bangor.
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Up close with weapons being used on Ukraine frontline
Hardware being used in the defence of Ukraine have been on display at Thales UK's plant in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland Judge quashes decision not to proceed with Soldier F Bloody Sunday prosecution
Lady Chief Justice has said the Public Prosecution Service will now need to decide on the next steps.
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Northern Ireland Royal Irish Regiment brave the storm to finally lay Colours to rest
The wind-swept ceremony took place fours years after the Colours were officially marched off parade in Belfast in 2018.
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Northern Ireland Bloody Sunday: 50th anniversary marked by events in Northern Ireland
Thirteen civil rights protesters were shot dead by British soldiers on 30 January 1972 in Londonderry.