On foreign soil: Find out where the US Air Force's 13 bases are located in the UK
They've been here since the Second World War, but what role do the United States Air Force bases in the UK carry out?
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Ukraine British Army provides landmine disposal training to Ukrainian troops on Interflex
Explosive Ordnance Disposal refers to detecting, identifying, rendering safe and disposing of explosive devices.
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USA British troops brought in to track down drone pilots behind US airbase incursion
A small number of drones were spotted overnight flying over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk,as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.
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Army Operation Cabrit: How the British Army helps defend Nato's European flank
Hundreds of the British soldiers are currently stationed in Eastern Europe under Operation Cabrit.
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Prince William William reflects on reality of drone warfare as he flies UAV with Welsh Guards
The Prince of Wales also got to shoot a sniper rifle and machine gun during his visit to the infanteers on Salisbury Plain.
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Army Former British soldier who was world’s oldest man dies at the age of 112
British Army veteran John Tinniswood was born in the same year the Titanic sank, and lived through the First and Second World Wars.
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RAF All change: RAF Jupiter helicopter to take on Puma's role in Cyprus and Brunei
However, there will be a transitional period between the Puma fleet being retired and the full introduction of its replacement.
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RAF RAF defends using high-paid officers as stand-ins for staff guarding gates
Commissioned officers are having to take on the role at RAF Cranwell due to a shortage of staff in the Military Provost Guard Service.
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Ukraine UK won't send British personnel to Ukraine at this time, but France hints it's an option
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK's longstanding position not to send troops on the ground in Ukraine had not changed.
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Estonia British soldiers injured in Estonia road traffic collision back in UK for treatment
Twelve soldiers are thought to have been hurt when their minibuses were involved in a pile-up, with three still receiving treatment.
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Sea vessels UK's first autonomous extra-large submarine Herne tipped for use by armed forces
Herne has the power to think through situations by itself, so can go around obstacles and decide how to best avoid detection.
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Ukraine Russian threats will not stop the UK supporting Ukraine, says senior minister
Senior minister Pat McFadden warned that Russia could launch a cyber attack in response to recent tensions over Ukraine.
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Ukraine Exclusive: Inside the Ukrainian ketamine clinic treating soldiers suffering with PTSD
Ukraine may be on the frontline of a psychedelic drug therapy revolution, BFBS correspondent Hannah King reports from Kyiv.
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WWII Macron marks liberation of Strasbourg and discovery of concentration camp
Emmanuel Macron reflected on the region's wartime history and paid tribute to the victims of the only Nazi concentration camp on French soil ...
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Rugby Union UKAF women suffer defeat against Ealing Trailfinders in Remembrance match
The UK Armed Forces women's rugby team fell short against the Ealing Trailfinders A team in a spirited fixture in Portsmouth.
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Ukraine Ukrainian Challenger 2 crew reveal how British-supplied main battle tank saves lives
The commander of a Challenger 2 nicknamed Baby explains how the armour protected the crewmen from a direct strike from a Russian missile.