UK defence minister expected to reopen talks on allowing women to join the Gurkhas
The Brigade of Gurkhas has cultivated a reputation as one of the most formidable fighting forces in the world.
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Invictus Games Ukrainian wounded by Russian mortar fire says UK training and gear saved his life
Thirty-year-old Oleksandr Androshchuk sustained significant injuries in the October 2022 attack, but is now competing in the Invictus Games.
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Meribel Royal Navy alpine skier looks back on 10 years of Meribel after announcing retirement
Lieutenant Brett Wild has handed over the reins as Royal Navy alpine men's team captain to Leading Hand Graeme Price.
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Invictus Games Skeleton makes Invictus Games debut as sporting action moves to Whistler
Invictus athletes, including 11 from Team UK, took part in the first-ever Skeleton competition at the games.
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Navy HMS Iron Duke's crew practise man overboard drills – but what does it involve?
HMS Iron Duke is a Type 23 Frigate in the Royal Navy and the crew have been honing their personnel-recovery techniques.
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Football RAF U23s turn to new leadership as Inter Services title challenge begins against the Navy
Their opening match of the tournament is live on Wednesday.
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Army Soldier found dead after thousands of messages from NCO, inquest hears
Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp after what an Army report described an intense period of unwelcome behaviour.
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Army Preparing 30 tonnes of food for 1,250 troops is like going to the gym, says military chef
More than 2,600 personnel and 730 vehicles are taking part in Nato's Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 - and those troops all need to be fed.
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Navy Eighty years since Venturer's namesake made world's only underwater sub-to-sub kill
Eighty years ago, the V-class submarine attacked U-864, ending a top-secret Nazi mission.
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RAF RAF Marham's Raging Bull takes its place at the gate, but Tornado remains official guardian
The 180kg metal bull is cast from recycled materials and is illuminated blue at night, referencing the blue bull on Marham's station crest.
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Technology The next battlefield is invisible and the fight for electromagnetic dominance has begun
Mastering electronic warfare systems is more important than ever – not only to disrupt and intercept data but also to defend systems.
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Technology Britain to pursue ethical approach with deployment of AI on the battlefield
A report warns Britain is not moving fast enough when it comes to using artificial intelligence in a military capacity.
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Navy Navy decision to allow cultural mess kit prompts claims of wokery, but is it that bad?
Pinstripedline gives his take on the wearing of different clothing under Royal Navy mess kit to better reflect the sailors' heritage.
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Tri-Service Oberon satellite system to deliver advanced surveillance for UK military under £127m deal
Unlike traditional satellites, Oberon uses radar technology to capture detailed images regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
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Invictus Games Team UK win first medal on opening day of Invictus Games with Wheelchair Curling silver
The first medals of the Invictus Games see Team UK winning silver in Wheelchair Curling and Israel winning gold in Wheelchair Basketball.
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Winter Sports Royal Marine Taylor Lawrence and team take joint third at Bobsleigh World Cup in Norway
The team finished joint third in the race in Lillehammer, Norway, which also doubled up as the latest World Cup race.