SNP pledges to scrap Trident, increase recruitment age and support Ukraine
Party leader John Swinney says money saved by abandoning the nuclear deterrent would fund public services as well as conventional defence.
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News Hawk pilots at RAF Leeming brew up their own beverage-based sleeve emblem
The Yorkshire Tea-inspired badge can be found on the uniforms of pilots from 11 Squadron Qatari Emiri Air Force flying out of RAF Leeming.
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Technology Roadrunner-M: The high-explosive drone-hunting UAV that's powered by AI
Developed by Anduril, it can destroy large aircraft and attack drones.
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Aircraft US Air Force B-52 bombers make the skies shake during take-off at RAF Fairford
The USAF B-52 Stratofortress bombers came to the UK to take part in Nato's Bomber Task Force Europe exercise.
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Army New head of British Army expresses full support for Special Forces Afghanistan inquiry
The inquiry will examine whether a special forces unit had a policy of executing males of fighting age who posed no threat in Afghanistan.
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Navy Man who saved Royal Navy officer's life after traffic accident honoured on board Victory
James Gray was honoured for helping Lieutenant James Jeffcoate and his partner after they were hit by a vehicle in Mallorca.
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Olympics Royal Air Force hockey star Liam Sanford selected for second Olympics
AS1 Sanford, who plays as a defender, was named in the 16-man squad which includes a mix of Olympians and debutants.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines recruit worried about losing leave over misplaced kit, inquest told
The trainee was three weeks into a four-week orientation course when his body was discovered on the tracks adjacent to the training centre.
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Ukraine Russia threatens Ukraine's main supply route after conquering Novooleksandrivka village
The village of Novooleksandrivka is thought to have been taken by Russian forces, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence.
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Aircraft Vanilla: New ultra-long endurance swarm-deploying UAV with 10-day flight time
A new drone system is being tested by the US military which offers the capability of remaining in the air for days at a time.
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Army Eighty years since flying bomb hit Guards' Chapel in worst V-1 attack on London
The Household Division's place of worship had already been bombed during the Blitz, and the 1944 attack left hundreds of casualties.
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News Sandhurst team and Bahrain National Police take top titles in All Arms Pace Sticking
Nineteen teams took part in the international competition, with pace-stickers travelling from Jordan, Bahrain and Pakistan to join in.
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Army New Army chief spends first day at service HQ and thanks troops for transition support
General Sir Roly Walker has taken over from General Sir Patrick Sanders as Chief of the General Staff.
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Politics General election: How can Armed Forces personnel make sure they get their vote
Forces News takes a look at what you need to ensure you have the opportunity to vote.
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Royal Marines Trainee marine found dead on rail line believed he was worst recruit, inquest hears
Connor Clark used a duvet to scale a razor wire fence at the Commando Training Centre before being struck by a train in 2021.
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Navy Two Royal Navy patrol vessels mark Entente Cordiale in the first Paris visit for 20 years
The Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 and ended centuries of conflict between the UK and France.