UK F-35 Lightning Force prepares for full operational capability on CSG25
Carrier Strike Group 25 sets sail later this month, with Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales carrying up to 24 F-35B Lightning jets.
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Navy Royal Navy retires Banshee jet drone as successful two-year trial is completed
The Royal Navy has wrapped up a two-year trial of the Banshee jet drone, just as the British Army’s Watchkeeper is also pulled from service.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales is leading Carrier Strike Group 25 – but who's sailing with her?
A maritime strike force of this size is composed of multiple types of ships, frigates, destroyers, submarines and supply vessels.
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Veterans Corrie star Cotton and RAF veteran warn PIP changes could hit ex-forces hardest
Antony Cotton and Ian Hewitt speak out about the devastating impact planned disability benefit reforms could have on veterans.
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Royals King and Queen celebrate 20th wedding anniversary in Italy with stunning Red Arrows display
To commemorate this milestone, the royal couple released a new portrait taken at Villa Wolkonsky in Rome during their state visit.
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Motorsport Military rally drivers jumpstart season strongly at Bovington Stages Rally
The Armed Forces Rally Team entered four of their Land Rovers into the Bovington Stages Rally in Dorset.
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Special forces Defence minister orders review into SAS hero Paddy Mayne's denied Victoria Cross
The founding member of the Special Air Service was awarded the DSO four times during World War Two but never given the VC.
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Navy HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling after 28 years of Royal Navy service
The Type 23 frigate was uneconomical to repair, needing time-consuming and costly refits for her to have remained in service.
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RAF RAF Typhoon display team warm up for 2025 season as airshow dates are announced
Airshow enthusiasts can look forward to new display sequences during the upcoming season, with the Typhoon team already in training.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales to lead Carrier Strike Group 25 to bolster European security
Final preparations are underway as more than 3,000 personnel from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will be involved in Operation Highmast.
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Ukraine Two Chinese citizens caught fighting for the Russian army, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian leader said in a post on his X account the pair were caught in the Donetsk region on Ukrainian territory.
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Football Sean Woolley strikes twice as RLC beat Royal Signals in extra time to reach cup final
The Royal Logistic Corps booked their place in the 2025 Woolwich Cup final with victory over the Royal Signals.
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Politics Prime Minister appoints Sir Stephen Lovegrove as special representative on Aukus
The former Permanent Secretary at the MOD will support the Defence Secretary and the National Security Adviser to drive the Aukus programme ...
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Rugby Union Inter Service rugby 2025: Rewatch every men's and women's match
Rewatch all three match days at the cinch Stadium at Franklin Gardens, Allianz Stadium and Kingsholm Stadium.
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Army Royal Anglian soldiers sharpen combat skills ahead of their Kenya deployment
The infanteers had been training allied forces - but are now back in training themselves as they prepare for their overseas deployment.
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Cadets Carns tackles Frimley challenge as report shows young people benefit from cadets
The findings show cadets are more likely to attend university and gain advantages in social mobility, education and future employment.