British and Japanese troops kick-start military drills as Ex Vigilant Isles gets underway
The Defence Secretary met his Japanese counterpart for talks on strengthening ties between the countries and increasing interoperability.
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Land vehicles Ripsaw M3: The new uncrewed robotic vehicle leading the way in new technology
The Ripsaw M3 is the latest incarnation of a US-developed robotic tracked vehicle and future designs may follow.
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USA Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for US defence secretary, wants to bring back 'warrior culture'
Mr Hegseth answered questions from senators on the US Armed Services Committee for four hours.
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Germany UK forces among 4,000 personnel in Germany for US-led Combined Resolve 25-1
Exercise Combined Resolve is a recurring exercise run by US Army Europe.
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Russia Polish air operations return to normal following Nato response to Russian strikes
Polish airspace operations have resumed normal activity after a areal response to Russian strikes near the Ukrainian border.
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News Four military teams enter the final stretch of the World's Toughest Row Atlantic challenge
Just over four weeks into the race, the teams are making significant progress on the home straight.
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Royal Marines UK Commando Force deploys to Arctic Circle to test Nato's defence of Norway
Royal Marines, Army Commandos and the Commando Helicopter Force will be honing their skills in sub-zero conditions.
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WWII Second World War veteran who helped bring down Nazi V-1 flying bombs turns 100
Mrs Amy Wein joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at the age of just 17.
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Army Charity Adams: The story of the highest-ranked black female officer of Second World War
Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams was the first officer of colour to lead a female battalion overseas during a time of war.
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USA US Navy's future aircraft carriers to be named after former presidents Clinton and Bush
Gerald R Ford-class nuclear-powered carriers USS William J Clinton and USS George W Bush will begin construction in the coming years.
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Nato Nato launches new Baltic Sentry mission to counter Russian undersea cable threat
The announcement from Nato comes after there was damage to undersea cables connecting Estonia and Finland in December.
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News Are Ukrainian and Russian electronic jamming-resistant drones unstoppable?
One expert says the fibre-optic drones can fly more than 20km into the enemy's lines and are very difficult to stop once in the air.
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Aircraft Next-gen fighter must break the mould without soaring costs and delays, says new report
The Defence Select Committee warns the MOD that the in-service target date of 2035 for GCAP is ambitious and challenging.
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Football RAF sergeant set for Manchester United FA Cup fifth round showdown
The now full-time Wolves boss is only the military involvement in the competition left apart from potential official appointments.
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Ukraine Ukraine suffers from fewer Russian drone attacks for the first time in months
The MOD believes that weather and other facts have played a part in reducing Russia's ability to launch drones.
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Royal Marines Senior Royal Marines officials reviewing ban on beards that could soon be scrapped
The Royal Navy says recruitment and service policies are being reviewed amid reports the beard ban is to be lifted.