Exclusive: Diplomatic paperwork hold-up delays British Army deployment to Iraq
The delay meant another unit could not be relieved as planned and had to have its tour extended.
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Football Royal Artillery win thrilling Edwards Cup final after inspiring captain's performance
They beat the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers 3-2 in Cirencester.
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Football Watch again: RAF Brize Norton take on RAF Leeming in the 2024 RAF Cup final
The sides went head-to-head for the silverware at Leek Town FC.
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Aircraft New Joint Aviation Command brings helicopters and drone systems under one roof
General Sir Patrick Sanders marked the birth of the Joint Aviation Command during his visit to Larkhill Camp.
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News Prime Minister challenged over only repairing Armed Forces homes in emergencies
Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan asked Rishi Sunak when he would 'prioritise a safe, warm and decent home for servicemen and women'.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3's firepower on display as it takes to the range in Germany
A video has been released showing the Challenger 3 main battle tank testing its 120mm smoothbore main gun during live-fire trials.
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RAF Always a smile and willing to help: RAF Coningsby pays tribute to NCO killed in road accident
The RAF said Corporal Liam Proudley would be sadly missed by his colleagues, friends and the rest of the RAF-wide Logistics community.
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Rugby Union Royal Air Force star Josh McNally to leave Bath at the end of the season
Corporal McNally joined Bath in 2019 and went on to captain his side during his five years at the club.
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Ukraine Ukrainians may swap AK for HK as Western arms manufacturer chooses Eastern calibre
Heckler & Koch is offering some of its small arms in Warsaw Pact-era calibres, so Ukrainian troops can make better use of available ammo.
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News Lifesavers to land sharks: UK troops showcase specialised skills on Ex Immediate Response
British troops and dogs exhibit their specialised skills and readiness for frontline deployment in Poland.
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RAF RAF technicians scanning for problems to prevent accidents and help save lives
A 3D scanner in use with 71 Squadron at RAF Wittering lets personnel analyse aircraft components and diagnose problems more efficiently.
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Motorsport Royal Navy pair dominate round 2 of UK Armed Forces karting championship at Ellough Park
Sam Cresswell and Tom Shelton in Kart 46 won both of the races they competed in.
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Navy What ships and submarines are in the build pipeline for the Royal Navy?
Forces News takes a look at what is known so far about the vessels that are being built for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
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Cricket Ending a 14-year rut: Royal Navy pull off shocking win over British Army in Inter Services T20 opener
The Army are the reigning champions and came into the tournament as favourites, but the Navy had other ideas.
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King Charles In uniform: First official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III unveiled at palace
The painting was commissioned in 2020 when the King was still the Prince of Wales.
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Army Army chooses value over volume as instructors get less shouty with new recruits
The Army is changing the way it trains recruits, swapping fear and shouting for empathy and development.