Homelessness support programmes for Armed Forces veterans given £3.5m boost
The extra funding builds on the Prime Minister's recent pledge to deliver 'homes for heroes', honouring the sacrifices made by personnel.
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China How China's pursuit of the top military tech is changing the global power balance
Find out why Beijing is so determined to have the world’s best armed forces and how it plans on achieving this ambition.
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Sport Royal Air Force celebrates its sporting stars at the annual RAF Sports Awards
Weightlifting, table tennis and motorcycle road racing were among the sports that enjoyed success at this year's awards.
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Royals Duchess of Gloucester stands in for absent Queen at Field of Remembrance opening
The Queen is the patron of the Poppy Factory, which supports members of the Armed Forces community and their families each year.
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USA Delinquent allies and unmet targets: Trump's tough talk on Nato over the years
The President-elect's stance on Nato puts into question the alliance's future.
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Army Sir John Nott: Defence secretary during the Falklands conflict dies aged 92
Sir John worked with Margaret Thatcher and before his politics career, served in the British Army as a lieutenant with 2nd Gurkha Rifles.
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Germany Germany planning to reintroduce voluntary national service for 18-year-olds
Under the model proposed by the German government, all men turning 18, roughly 300,000 in 2025, will be assessed for national service.
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Army British Army honours General Sir Mike Jackson with gun salute as he is laid to rest
General Sir Mike served for more than 40 years in the British Army and died in October.
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RAF Cold War pilots back in formation at RAF base where they trained half a century ago
Five former RAF aircrew returned to the exact spot at the base where they posed for a photo in front of a Gloster Javelin 50 years ago.
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Weapons and Kit Cricket: The autonomous copter that can clear a casualty from the battlefield
German manufacturer Avilus says the Cricket drone can also transfer patients and supplies between medical facilities.
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North Korea Inside North Korea's shadowy military that's great in size but poorly equipped
The Korean People's Army, or KPA, has an estimated 1.3 million active personnel, making it one of the world's largest militaries.
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Rugby Union UKAF men defeated by Germany in thrilling Remembrance fixture at Kingsholm
The UK Armed Forces men's rugby team played the German National Team at the annual Remembrance fixture at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester.
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USA What Trump's election victory could mean for Ukraine in its war with Russia
Trump's victory raises questions over the future of US support, which has so far been key to Ukraine's survival against Russia.
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Nato Warship takes on Nato mine exercise two years after hitting one in the Black Sea
Romanian minesweeper Lt Dimitrie Nicolescu is taking part in Exercise Poseidon 24, two years after she was damaged when she struck a mine.
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Army New research aims to reduce Army recruit injuries, saving lost training days
Recruits are less physical and more digitally minded than they have ever been before - which makes picking up an injuries much more likely.
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USA Trump tipped to maintain military focus on Indo-Pacific, but at a cost to Europe
Analysts predict the newly elected leader will focus on Ukraine and the Middle East, and allow current US policy in the region to continue.