WATCH: Russian Troops Practice Parachuting In Virtual Setting
The troops are hoisted by winches and then use virtual reality headsets to simulate a training environment.
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History Poignant Commemorations Mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and remember its six million Jewish Victims.
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Politics 'Soldiers Will Not Be Returning To The Border', Ireland's Deputy PM Says
Simon Coveney has played down comments by Leo Varadkar who said soldiers could return to the border if Brexit goes "very wrong".
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Aircraft 'It Will Be An Emotional Goodbye', Tornado Pilot Says
The jet will leave at the end of March, after 40 years of service in the RAF.
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News Have Military Bases Begun Stockpiling To Prepare For A No-Deal Brexit?
According to reports, Britain has apparently begun stockpiling food, fuel, spare parts and ammunition in case of a no-deal Brexit.
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Forces Charities £20,000 raised to clean vandalised Bomber Command memorial
Donations have been flooding in from countries around the world to help clean up the Bomber Command Memorial after it was vandalised.
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Technology Black Arrow: Britain’s First Ever Rocket Returns Home
The programme was the first and so far only successful British rocket to successfully place a satellite into orbit.
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Naval History Remains Of Navy Explorer Who 'Put Australia On The Map' Found In Central London
Experts discovered Captain Matthew Flinders' remains during excavations of St James's burial ground in Euston.
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News Endeavour Fund Awards Nominees Announced
The awards recognise the achievements of members of the military community.
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News Cold War Missile Treaty "Under Threat" Warns NATO
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has been in place since 1987.
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Health and Fitness Soldiers Deployed To Afghanistan 'Weren't Informed About Q-Fever'
There was no mention of Q fever during pre-deployment training, according to an Army reservist who completed two tours.
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RAF Protector Combat Drone To Be Armed With Brimstone Missile System
The weapon has been used extensively in Afghanistan, Libya and most recently Iraq and Syria.
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WWII Dig For Victory: Do You Have Photos Or Memories Of The Wartime Campaign?
The Royal Horticultural Society is planning a commemorative exhibition of the campaign.
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Scotland Burns Night: The Military Prepare For The Scottish Supper
Forces from across the world celebrate the Scottish tradition...
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Health and Fitness Scottish Soldiers Battle It Out At Army Warrior Fitness Competition
Troops were competing in the first heat of the event.
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World Brexit Will Make NATO 'Even More Important', Says Alliance Chief
Jens Stoltenberg said after the UK leaves the EU, NATO is going to be a significant means of holding defence allies together.