In pictures: Princess Royal attends Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo rehearsal
During her visit, Princess Anne met performers from across the globe, including Poland, Switzerland, the United States, and Ukraine
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Navy From RFA to HMS: Stirling Castle, the minehunter with autonomous countermeasures – and a sauna
BFBS Forces News went on board HMS Stirling Castle in 2024 to see how she would help neutralise the sea mine threat
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Scotland Historic Fort George sea wall at risk of 'catastrophic collapse' due to coastal erosion
A section of the historic attraction that is also home to the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland is at risk.
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Navy Faslane: Home of Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet getting £250m upgrade
HMNB Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, will see improvements over the next three years ahead of the arrival of the Dreadnought-class boats
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Navy Investigation launched into alleged bomb hoax on Royal Navy nuclear submarine
The incident is said to have sparked an emergency response at the home of the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent
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Aviation History From world war to Cold War and beyond: National Museum of Flight turns 50
The museum is located near Edinburgh on one of the country's best-preserved Second World War airfields
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Army King Charles starts Royal Week with Ceremony of the Keys at Palace of Holyroodhouse
He was symbolically handed the keys to the city of Edinburgh in a traditional military ceremony
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Navy Air crews embark on final tests to qualify for operational flying on Exercise Merlin Storm
Air crews from 846 Naval Air Squadron have deployed to Scotland to go through their final test exercises.
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Scotland 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