How many SA80 rifles does the UK military have? MOD reveals stock numbers
The SA80 family of weapons includes the L85 - the designated individual weapon system of the British Army.
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WWII Iconic WW2 steam train built by women takes to the tracks again after restoration
The SR Merchant Navy class locomotive No. 35005 Canadian Pacific has been lovingly restored.
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Women Action or optics? The MOD's promises must deliver for women in uniform
Sarah Atherton says the move signalled just how seriously MOD is now treating the issue of women's experiences in the Armed Forces.
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RAF RAF Chinooks swap land for the sea as they operate from Royal Navy's flagship
The Chinooks from RAF Odiham have been flying from HMS Prince of Wales in a demonstration of interoperability on Exercise Hathi Pol.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines lead Arctic raids as Nato deters aggression on its northern flank
UK Commando Force has been launching night-time raids during Exercise Joint Viking in northern Norway.
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Ukraine Putin 'plays much better chess' than Trump after Russian leader declines US proposed ceasefire
Experts said Putin may be avoiding making significant concessions to play for time as Russian troops advance in eastern Ukraine.
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Football RAF holds off Navy onslaught to take vital victory in women's Inter Services opener
The Royal Navy hosted the Royal Air Force in Havant for the opening game of the women's Inter Services Championships.
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Army Army chief tells MPs of anger and shame at allegations made by women in the military
General Sir Roly Walker was giving evidence to the Defence Committee alongside the other service chiefs and the Veterans Minster.
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Veterans Veterans find purpose on the fairway at Caddie School for Soldiers in St Andrews
The programme aims to help aid the recovery of physical or mental injuries and give veterans a chance to become a professional golf caddie.
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Army Fieldcraft fused with faith as Sikh soldiers get camo headdress for the first time
The patka, a head covering like a bandana, has been issued in Multi Terrain Pattern camouflage along with a similar under-the-helmet turban.
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Estonia Four European nations to quit landmine treaty over fears of threat from Russia
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have announced they have recommended their countries withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty.
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Army From Nepal to Catterick and Minley, Gurkhas finally welcome latest group of engineers
After successfully joining the British Army in February 2024, they have now passed out as engineers.
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Army British soldiers overcome opposing force – and bleak terrain of the Mojave Desert
The soldiers were on exercise at the National Training Centre at Fort Irwin during the first phase of Project Convergence Capstone 2025.
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Exercises Commando fliers complete Operation Clockwork with allies in northern Norway
The exercise came to a close after the personnel replicated aviation assaults and practised casualty evacuations in northern Norway.
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Veterans Royals lead tributes as last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies at the age of 105
The Prince and Princess of Wales lead tributes to Group Captain John "Paddy" Hemingway, who was the last of The Few.
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Women New measures to see harassment and bullying complaints taken outside chain of command
The changes will look to protect and support women across UK defence, with a central task force established to drive improvements.