US marines set their sights on annual qualification with new M18 service pistol
While marines are expected to fight with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, they still need to be able to defend themselves with a sidearm.
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Navy Army guard of honour welcomes Aukus partners as talks get underway in London
The UK is hosting the Aukus Defence Ministers meeting for the first time, with representatives coming from the United States and Australia.
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Army Inside the Army's experiment to make Sandhurst better for female officer cadets
BFBS Forces News spent four months filming Sandhurst Women: Leading the Fight which focuses on a landmark trial taking place at the academy.
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Army Army develops communication and teamwork skills – through esports contest
Exercise Mercury Contra saw personnel from various units test their skills in a number of popular multiplayer games like Call of Duty.
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Opinion Do the Armed Forces need cyber warriors? Yes, but they must be real warriors too
Former Royal Navy commodore Steve Prest reckons cyber warfare is vital to defence, but so too are the traditional military skills.
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Nato Nato to get a boost as new member Finland unveils location of alliance bases
Finnish media predict the country could host a Nato armoured brigade of up to 5,000 troops as a deterrent against Russia.
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Army He'll get there in the end: Mercians' new mascot proves a bit of a challenge
Private Derby XXXIII is the new regimental mascot, but he's still getting used to his role and his training hasn't always been easy.
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Royal Marines History made as Royal Marine takes command of fast jet squadron for first time
Royal Marines Lieutenant Colonel Mike Carty takes over at 617 Squadron, which operates the F-35B Lightning and is based at RAF Marham.
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Rugby League Championship consequences: Who can win Inter Services titles in Wakefield?
The men's and women's champions are still to be decided as they head into the final match.
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Ukraine Russia assaults Vuhledar on three sides as Ukrainian defenders fight on, says MOD
Russian forces have made repeated assaults on the southeastern town since 2022 and are now thought to be making gains.
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Rugby League Key players to watch out for in RAF v British Army live Inter Services rugby league deciders
Both the men's and women's championships will be decided in Wakefield.
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Football British Army beat Cove to book Southampton clash in second round of Hampshire Senior Cup
They join the Royal Navy in round two of the competition and will play Southampton in the next round.
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Middle East Seven hundred troops sent to Cyprus ready to evacuate Britons from Lebanon
The Royal Air Force has planes and transport helicopters on standby to provide support if necessary as UK nationals are urged to leave now.
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RAF All change: RAF Honington's Buccaneer gate guardian replaced after 41 years
Buccaneer S2 XK526 has stood as a tribute to aircrew lost on flying operations and in training from RAF Honington since 1983.
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Veterans Homes will be there for heroes, says PM as he seeks to tackle veteran homelessness
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to tackle homelessness among veterans and other vulnerable groups in a speech at the Labour Party conference.
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RAF Disrupt, deceive and disable: RAF Typhoons' new radar closer to taking flight
The multi-role jets will be fitted with the ECRS Mk2 radar that offers an electronic attack capability as well as its normal functions.