RAF veteran turns 100 and remembers his Kittyhawk, captivity and 34 years of service
Derrick Grubb was shot down, made a prisoner of war and force-marched hundreds of miles - but all wanted to do next was carry on flying.
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Ukraine Zelenksy appeals for Ukraine to get same protection as Israel following drone attack
The President made the appeal on X, saying Shahed drones in the skies above Ukraine sound identical to those over the Middle East.
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USA British Army engineer joins US salvage efforts following Baltimore bridge collapse
Captain Dan Hoban is helping the US military and local authorities after a cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support pillars.
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Rugby Union Royal Navy women ready to 'close the gap' at this year's Inter Service Championship
The Royal Navy women's rugby team prepare to face the Royal Air Force in Plymouth on 20 April under the direction of new head coach CPO ...
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Army A breath of fresh hair: First beards seen among Welsh Guards after Army lifts 100-year ban
Some social media users were not happy about the changes to rules and seeing soldiers wearing a beard.
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Football Army Reserves win first-ever Inter Services fixture against Maritime Reserves
The first football fixture between the Army Reserves and the Maritime Reserves resulted in the Army taking an 8-1 win.
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Rugby Union Legendary sports broadcaster John Inverdale says Inter Service rugby should be cherished
The Inverdale Challenge provides a stepping stone for players from ships and units to the Navy's representative teams
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Politics RAF pilots that shot down Iranian drones are the best of the best, Sunak says
The Royal Air Force joined allies in defending Israel, with British Typhoons shooting down a number of Iranian attack drones.
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Aircraft Iconic Harriers still proving their worth as they fly from US Navy's USS Wasp
The Harrier may be a legacy piece of British jump jet ingenuity - but it's still turning plenty of heads.
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RAF Royal Air Force Typhoons moved from Romania to help shore up defence of Israel
The aircraft were redeployed to take part in the operation to defend Israel against Tehran's drone and missile barrage.
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Special forces Spending watchdog: Special forces and nuclear spending should be examined by MPs
The Public Accounts Committee said a new panel should scrutinise spending in sensitive areas.
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Russia Watch: Russia completes test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
Dubbed the Topol-ME and known by Nato as the Sickle B, footage apparently showing the missile being launched was shared by Russia.
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Afghanistan Don't deport the brave men and women who supported UK troops, ex-military figures say
Gen Houghton and other military figures are urging the government to exempt those who have fought alongside British troops overseas.
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Sport Royal Navy men's rugby team prepared for pressure of being Inter Service champions
The Navy host the RAF in 2024's first Inter Service match live on the Forces News YouTube channel on Saturday.
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Ukraine Russia aims to capture strategic town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, Ukraine's top commander says
Kyiv's brigades are holding back the assaults for now and have been reinforced with ammunition, drones and electronic warfare devices.
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Royals End of an era: Duke of Kent celebrates final day as Colonel of Scots Guards
The Duke of Kent will hand over the role of Colonel of the Regiment to the Duke of Edinburgh after 50 years of service.