Simon Parkes: Case of sailor who went missing in Gibraltar unsolved after 38 years
The radio operator had been serving on the Portsmouth-based aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious when he disappeared while on shore leave.
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North Korea North Korea carries out ICBM test with warning of Russian help on missile development
The missile test had a flight time of 87 minutes, with KCNA stating the test set new records of its missile capabilities.
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Aircraft X-65 Aurora drone: The stealth aircraft taking military air power to new heights
In 1903, the Wright brothers gave humanity the ability to fly, and today the military is taking air power to the next level with the Aurora ...
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Tri-Service Budget: Lack of a roadmap to the 2.5% GDP spend risks UK's security, Tories warn
Rachel Reeves said the plan to hit 2.5% would be disclosed at a future fiscal event, something Mr Cartlidge said puts the UK at risk.
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Navy HMS Sutherland nears completion of refit after overhaul lasting nearly four years
The Fighting Clan moves to the sea wall as she prepares to make a return to operations.
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Tri-Service Reeves announces £2.9bn boost for MOD, but no exemption from private school VAT
The VAT is controversial in some military circles, with many having asked for the Armed Forces to be exempt from the move.
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Feature Great British Battle Commanders and the six reasons why they were a success
A new BFBS Forces News podcast, featuring defence analyst Michael Clarke, analyses figures from British history who were successful leaders.
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Royals What is an equerry and why are they such important figures in the Royal Household?
An equerry is an officer from one of the armed services who is considered among the most important figures in the Royal Household.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales returns to Portsmouth after success of Strike Warrior
The powerful demonstration of Nato resolve and cooperation in the North Sea saw the Royal Navy carrier team up with the USS Harry S Truman.
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Sea vessels Two in hospital after blaze at dockyard where UK's new nuclear submarines are being built
Cumbria Police confirmed two people were taken to hospital, but there is no nuclear threat because of the incident.
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Ukraine Battle of the surveillance drones: Can Ukraine blind Putin's troops on the ground?
Ukraine destroyed 200 Russian surveillance drones over two months, but is it enough to stop their intelligence-gathering efforts?
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Navy HMS Raleigh to open its gates to veterans – find out how and when you can visit
From spring term 2025, veterans will get a chance to take a trip down memory lane by going back on site at Torpoint.
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Remembrance Royal Yorkshire Regiment honours the fallen of the Kosovo War 25 years on
During the service, Corporal Bishwaraj Rai laid a wreath in memory of his uncle, Sergeant Balaram Rai, who was killed in 1999.
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Families Don't make military families choose between career and child's education, Tories warn
It's already been announced the 20% VAT rate will be added to private school fees from the start of next year.
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RAF Armed Forces wouldn't work without you, head of the RAF tells Hindu personnel
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton joins the Diwali celebrations at RAF Halton – the key festival in the Hindu calendar.
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Sport Force Atlantic: Meet the Army's first all-female team taking on the World's Toughest Row
The team are set to become the Army's first-ever all-female team to row across the Atlantic in the race beginning in mid-December.