Royal Regiment of Scotland leads Linlithgow Marches in historic show of local ties
From Shetland ponies to bayonets and brass bands, Linlithgow's ancient tradition marked half a century under its current civic leadership
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Politics Target of 3% of GDP on defence spending will not be met until next decade, says Govt
The spending review saw a pledge to spend 2.6% of GDP on defence by 2027, with projects like an improved radar for the Typhoon benefiting
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Sea vessels Ready for the plunge: First Type 31 frigate HMS Venturer leaves Rosyth ahead of float-off
HMS Venturer is the first of five Inspiration Class vessels being built for the Royal Navy that will replace the Type 23
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Navy Sitrep: First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
HMS Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the Navy's strategy to modernise its ageing fleet
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Navy Princess of Wales smashes bottle of whisky as she formally names HMS Glasgow in ceremony
The warship is equipped with sophisticated weapons systems, advanced sensors and state-of-the-art communications technology
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Navy Royal Navy on ceremonial guard at Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse for first time
Sailors from across the Senior Service are undertaking guard duties in Scotland’s capital over the next six days
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Scotland Police investigate after three Belgian soldiers injured in shooting incident in UK
Soldiers from the Belgian army’s Third Parachute Battalion are deployed to The Highands on Exercise Red Condor
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Scotland Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo line-up unveiled with Ukraine joining the show
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks its 75th anniversary
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Army New Governor of Edinburgh Castle welcomed to role in traditional ceremony
Major General Bob Bruce, a former commanding officer of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, takes part in the ceremony in the Scottish capital
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Scotland Army specialists called after wartime explosive discovered on beach in Edinburgh
Personnel from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal team were called after the item was found on Portobello beach.
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Scotland Lib Dem leader wants Scotland to do more to help Ukraine with its war effort
Alex Cole-Hamilton wants Scotland to offer more support to the Ukrainian military after delivering refurbished NHS ambulances.
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Royal Marines Scottish First Minister pays tribute to VC war hero uncle Thomas Peck Hunter
John Swinney was joined by members of 43 Commando and Royal Marine veterans as he laid a wreath at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth after civilian plane incident
The RAF's Quick Reaction Alert were scrambled after a commercial aircraft did not contact air traffic control.
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Army Youngest Padre in British Army on his first overseas deployment on Ex Steadfast Dart
Reverend Daniel Alcock holds the rank of captain but is known as Padre to the soldiers of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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Veterans Veterans find purpose on the fairway at Caddie School for Soldiers in St Andrews
The programme aims to help aid the recovery of physical or mental injuries and give veterans a chance to become a professional golf caddie.
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Army British Army musicians tuning up before their big concert hall performance
Some of the musicians shared stories of how they joined this specialised branch of the service and why they think it's important.