Armed Forces are not ready to fight or deter future aggression, Healey warns
The Defence Secretary praises the military for being highly skilled, but warns it must become more effective if the UK has to go to war.
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Navy HMS Spey docks in Singapore after major exercise with Five-Powers allies
HMS Spey joined more than 2,000 service personnel from five nations to take part in Exercise Bersama Lima 24.
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Remembrance RBL hopes to raise awareness of veterans' mental health as 2024 Poppy Appeal launches
An event at HMS President marked the launch of the campaign, with Armed Forces community members gathered at the military base.
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Army Mission Im-Pawsible: New battle noise simulation kit creates combat-ready canines
Military working dogs are being trained with innovative gear to help them adapt faster to the sounds of combat.
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Ukraine Revealed: Ukraine's Sting interceptor drone to defend the skies from Shahed UAVs
Engineers claim to have developed a new Sting drone which will be used to counter the growing threat from Iranian-designed drones.
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LGBTQ We don't care about your sexuality, we care about your skills, says senior Royal Marine
Lt Gen Sir Charlie Stickland was a judge at this year's LGBTQ+ Defence Awards and presented the award to veteran of the year.
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Football British Army footballers in score draw against Badshot Lea in Aldershot
A 2-2 draw saw goals from Jamie Turner and Ryan Fagan.
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Nato Russia's invasion of Ukraine represents a failure of Nato's deterrence, inquiry warns
The report says improving recruitment and retention, plus enhancing the role of the reserves, is crucial to rebuild UK military capability.
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Ukraine Ukrainian pilots graduate RAF training 'ready to show the world what we can do'
The Ukrainian pilots completed 50 hours of training in Grob tutor aircraft and also received English lessons.
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Ukraine Number of Russian drone attacks reaches highest level since war began, says MOD
More than 1,300 Russian drone strikes were launched against Ukraine in September, according to the MOD.
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LGBTQ Veterans affected by LGBT ban should get six-figure payout 'without any shadow of a doubt'
Craig Jones from the veterans' charity Fighting With Pride told BFBS Forces News veterans deserve more compensation than planned.
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China China's navy is not trying to dominate the world, so what is it trying to do?
One expert, Professor Andrew Lambert, said it is attempting to 'maintain control of a vital sea area'.
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Army Ex-Mercian regimental mascot Corporal Derby XXXII dies aged eight after proud career
The former Mercian Regimental mascot Swaledale Ram Derby XXXII served for six-and-a-half years and reached the rank of corporal.
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Nato German aircraft to track Russian subs off UK coast as countries sign new defence pact
The agreement paves the way for a new artillery gun barrel factory to be opened in the UK.
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Army British Army was put on standby after fears of walkout by armed police over officer's court case
The fears stemmed from the case of Martyn Blake and if he was convicted of murdering Chris Kaba.
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Netball Army netball's growing male participation at mixed Inter Corps championships
The latest Army Mixed Inter Corps Netball Championship has taken place as the competition has helped to grow the numbers of male soldiers ...