Sunak appoints former Royal Navy officer as shadow veterans' minister
Conservative MP Andrew Bowie takes on the shadow role, despite Sir Keir Starmer not including the post in his newly formed cabinet.
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Army Royal Irish Regiment's beloved Irish wolfhound mascot Brian Boru X dies aged eight
Also known as Conrí, the iconic Irish wolfhound has spent his whole life with the Royal Irish Regiment.
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Prince William Prince William enjoys 'typical Anglesey weather' on nostalgic visit to former airbase
The Prince of Wales served as an RAF search and rescue pilot at the base from 2010 to 2013.
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Russia Analysis: India believes wrath of the West less important than staying friends with Moscow
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called the recent meeting between Indian and Russian leaders a 'devastating blow to peace efforts'.
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Navy Australian trailblazers become first to complete intense Royal Navy nuclear course
The three Royal Australian Navy officers qualified after undergoing nine months of extensive training delivered by the Royal Navy.
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Afghanistan Triple amputee veteran attempts to become first to cross Pacific Ocean unsupported
Craig Wood is taking on the challenge to try to change people's perception of what is possible as a disabled person.
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USA US says decision to postpone military exercise in Georgia was not taken lightly
Friction between Washington and Tbilisi has led to the two-week Exercise Noble Partner being put on hold indefinitely.
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Politics Help for Heroes disappointed as no dedicated Cabinet-level veterans' minister appointed
Downing Street says John Healey will represent veterans in addition to his primary role of Defence Secretary.
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Middle East Watch: Greek vessel defends cargo ship from multiple Houthi attack drones
The Greek naval vessel HS Psara worked with Dutch naval personnel to shoot down two Houthi drones in defence of a cargo ship.
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Ukraine It's death by a thousand cuts, warns former general as Ukraine war enters new phase
After six months of hardship, Ukrainian forces are facing multiple attacks by Russia in an attempt to wear down their defences.
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Veterans Hope for veterans as MOD accepts responsibility for personnel's hearing loss
Until today the MOD opposed many hearing loss claims made by veterans, arguing that other sources of noise were to blame.
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Paralympics Army veteran Gregg Stevenson sets sights on Paralympic gold in Paris
The Afghanistan veteran will compete in Paris alongside Lauren Rowles in the PR2 Mixed Double Sculls.
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History Bow of Italian sub sunk by Royal Navy rival discovered after lying underwater for 83 years
Regia Marina sub Jantina was sent to the bottom of the Aegean Sea by HMS Torbay in a rare example of submarine-versus-submarine combat.
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RAF Chief of the Air Staff visits RAF Typhoons deployed on Nato policing duties
Six RAF Typhoons are flying alongside the Romanian Air Force as part of Nato's enhanced Air Policing mission until August.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines make history by squeezing Polaris light strike vehicle into Osprey
The US-made Polaris light strike vehicle is a 4x4 off-roader that's robust, lightweight and designed to transport up to four commandos.
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Navy Royal Navy officer runs over a marathon a day in Land's End to John O'Groats challenge
Lieutenant Commander Alex Miles covered more than 1,000 miles in 37 days to raise money for two military charities.