All change: It's SA80 v G36 as British and German troops swap small arms
Infanteers from 1 Rifles training with German paratroopers on Salisbury Plain also pitted the GPMG against the MG5 light machine gun.
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Ukraine How Ukraine benefits from a longer strike range if US agrees to send stealthy missiles
If the US does clear Ukraine to use the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, at least 30 Russian airbases would be in range.
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Football Royal Navy through to second round after five-goal thriller in Hampshire Cup
After a run to the quarter-finals last season, the reigning Inter Services champions have kicked off this campaign with a win.
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Mental Health Outpouring of support for paratrooper after emotional story of his suicide attempt
Warrant Officer Lee Fox spoke openly to mark the annual World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Ukraine Interflex a success, but training Ukrainians means fewer opportunities for Army
Army units applying to use a training area are now eight times more likely to have their request turned down, according to an NAO report.
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RAF Spectacular sight for Londoners as RAF and US Army Chinooks soar over capital
The US 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the 7th Special Operations Squadron carried out a helicopter flyover.
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Technology China opts out as 60 countries agree on the responsible military use of AI
Beijing sent a representative to the artificial intelligence summit in Seoul but did not support the document.
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Cyprus Pop superstar Ed Sheeran brings music and memories to British troops in Cyprus
Ed Sheeran performed an intimate acoustic performance for troops and their families at the Dhekelia rugby pitch
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Navy The Navy's new deck gun with a long name – and even longer-range performance
The Mk45 Mod 4A Medium Calibre Gun is a variant of a five-inch US Navy gun and is being fitted to the Royal Navy's next generation of sub ...
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Opinion Ignore Putin's red lines – now is the time for UK to act decisively to help Ukraine
Ex-Army officer and defence analyst Hamish de Bretton-Gordon says the West should ignore Moscow and go all-in with its support for Ukraine.
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LGBTQ First LGBT+ veterans presented with Etherton Ribbons refuse to wear them yet
The veterans presented with the ribbons said they won't be wearing them until further restitution is made to former personnel.
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Navy Homecomings and rain in paradise: RFA ships visit ports around the world
Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels Cardigan Bay, Tidespring, Argus and Lyme Bay have been busy supporting the Royal Navy's global operations.
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Navy New pictures show Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff in water for the first time
After being moved out of Govan on a barge, HMS Cardiff sailed down the River Clyde before mooring at Scotstoun.
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Royals In pictures: Best photos of Kate and the military as she confirms return to public duties
Kate, who holds many military titles, is working towards appearing with the Royal Family at the annual Remembrance Sunday service.
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Army Bruce says it's been a privilege as he calls time as Governor of Edinburgh Castle
The ancient position dates back to 1108, with the Governor serving as the King's representative in Scotland.
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Army New Zealand Army's most senior officer greeted with haka dance by Defence Force
Major General Rose King, the new Chief of Army for New Zealand, was met with the traditional dance of the Māori people.