RAF Leeming: Crucial to defence and the only air base in the north of England
RAF Leeming is one of the busiest locations in defence, with more than 22,000 aircraft movements taking place each year.
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Sport Professional and military darts players compete in Operation Bullseye event
It is hoped that the rise in interest in military darts could see it become an official forces sport.
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Scotland Scotland's role as a frontline country in the Cold War highlighted in new exhibition
Around 190 items are being exhibited at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
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Navy Commando helis and marines conduct raids and rescue drills on Ex Emerald Razor
The exercise saw Royal Marines Commandos and the Commando Helicopter Force's 847 Naval Air Squadron train alongside one another.
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Navy HMS Duncan shows off guns and guts as she survives testing time with US task forces
From gunnery, operating USN helicopters and carrying out replenishments at sea, the Type 45 air defence destroyer has been extremely busy.
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Politics Sitrep: Don't be Jack – how military veterans can serve again, this time in politics
Labour's Louise Jones, who served in the Intelligence Corps, was on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast.
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Ukraine US announces delivery of new $225m aid package after Biden meets Zelensky at summit
The new security package includes a Patriot missile battery, missiles and additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems.
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Invictus Games We will leave no-one behind: Prince Harry lauds Invictus family as he accepts ESPY award
Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the lives of others.
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Army Nations win wars, not armies: CGS echoes predecessor's call for citizen army
General Sir Roly Walker took over from General Sir Patrick Sanders as head of the British Army in June.
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Hockey RAF Brize Norton seizes Tri-Service Hockey Cup title, taking the treble in one season
The team from RAF Brize Norton beat teams from HMS Heron and 8 Battalion REME.
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Royal Marines Don't call it Beating the Retreat! The end-of-day ritual that's now a military pageant
Beating Retreat has its roots in an order from the Army dating back to 1690 to recall soldiers to their castle at the end of the day.
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Afghanistan Final ultimatum for Mercer after his request to withhold special forces names from inquiry denied
Johnny Mercer has repeatedly refused to hand over the names of 'multiple officers' who told him about allegations of murder and a cover-up.
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RAF LTR-25 mobile radar system a regained capability for Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force radar is a defensive system that can fit inside a transport aircraft and be deployed anywhere it's needed.
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Army New Colonel Bear becomes the top dog at Army Foundation College Harrogate
Col Grylls will serve as a figurehead at the college, which delivers basic training to soldiers joining the Army under 18.
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Opinion Tough defence decisions face new Government needing more cash than MOD budget
Defence and security blogger @PinstripedLine examines the British security challenges facing the new government
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Rugby League Infantry retain Lawson Cup in fiery final clash against the Royal Logistic Corps
A 26-16 win saw Army development captain Aaron Houghton impress for the Infantry.