How Battle of Bastogne inspired Band of Brothers and marked final nail in Nazi Germany's coffin
The battle for Bastogne saw US troops surrounded in Belgium, but maintain the defence of the city – as well as inspiring Band of Brothers.
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News Starmer condemns Russia’s Christmas Day strikes on Ukraine power grid
Kyiv has accused Moscow of launching a massive missile barrage aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day.
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King Charles King Charles reflects on 80th anniversary of D-Day in Christmas message
The King's festive speech highlighted how the bravery of D-Day veterans continues to inspire new generations.
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Tri-Service Best images of the military in 2024 - from Red Arrows to ceremonial duties
Here are some of the best moments caught on camera by troops, sailors and aviators throughout what has been an incredible year.
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Tri-Service Where are the 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world this Christmas?
Thousands of members of the Armed Forces are continuing to work over Christmas, with 60 operations underway across 44 countries.
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D-Day Britain's oldest living man and veteran turns 110 with special message from the King
Donald Rose served in the Second World War and was one of the first men ashore on the Normandy beaches during D-Day.
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Army Soldiers get creative in Christmas tradition dating back to Second World War
Troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been taking part in their annual Christmas blanket decorating competition.
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Ukraine Interflex training may be tweaked to help Ukraine better degrade Russian forces
Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss possible changes to the training being given to Kyiv's recruits.
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USA How did the US Navy come to shoot down one of its own aircraft in the Red Sea?
The shooting down of an F/A-18 Super Hornet during operations against the Houthis highlights the complexities of a crowded battlespace.
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Ukraine Pokrovsk: The strategically important city that's next on Putin's hit list
The transport hub is set to become Russia's next target as Moscow troops are reportedly two miles away from the outskirts of the city.
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Technology Armoured vehicle commanders and gunners to receive surveillance superpowers
Thales' PAAG sensor array for vehicles like the Boxer includes infrared and thermal imaging, plus automatic target tracking capabilities.
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Army Trump's special envoy: The ex-Para who took part in the advance on Port Stanley
The former soldier, who served in Northern Ireland and the Falklands, was described as physically commanding and a natural leader.
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Middle East Watch: US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen – and shoots down cruise missile
The targets of the latest airstrikes included a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility in the capital Sana'a.
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News The Moment That Made Me: Personnel share what shaped them in new podcast
The Moment That Made Me sees a number of guests asked the same question: what was the moment that made you?
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Army British Army's new energy weapon destroys drones at a cost of just 10p per shot
The radio frequency directed energy weapon disables drones due to its disruptive effect, unlike laser weapons such as DragonFire.
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Estonia UK's military presence in Estonia demonstrates commitment to Nato, Healey says
The 900 personnel in Estonia are among the 10,000 members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas during the festive period.