What is the Israeli Iron Dome defence system and what is its success rate?
Since 2011, the Iron Dome has been used to protect the country of Israel from attacks launched by Palestine, Hama and Hezbollah.
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Middle East RAF fighters shot down Iranian drones launched against Israel, PM says
The Prime Minister has praised the professionalism of the RAF pilots who 'flew into the face of danger' to protect civilians.
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Rugby Union RAF rugby star experiences mixed fortunes on international return for England
Royal Air Force Rugby star Amy Cokayne was sent off in the second half of her return match against Scotland.
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Forces Charities Hundreds to take on gruelling Lake District climb for Walking With The Wounded
The Cumbrian Challenge is the annual fundraiser hosted by WWTW to raise funds for veterans and their families.
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Navy Royal Navy warship seizes almost £33m of drugs in two raids in the Middle East
HMS Lancaster celebrated its latest drug bust and destroyed heroin, hashish and crystal meth worth millions of pounds.
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Army Head of the French Army praises 'best of Britain' at Sandhurst's latest graduation
Commissioning Course No 232 was congratulated by General Pierre SchilI at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy.
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Nuclear Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for generational support of military and nuclear deterrent
Sir Keir Starmer told Forces News how Labour would guarantee generational support for the UK's Armed Forces and nuclear deterrent.
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Aircraft What a machine! RAF Chinook makes a grand tour of Jeremy Clarkson's farm
RAF Odiham confirmed the Chinook conducted a training approach and departure with the landowner's permission.
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News Marching forward: First women to pass out at Sandhurst back on parade square
Female veterans who were the first to commission at RMAS have reunited on the historic parade square after 40 years.
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Tennis British Army table tennis players show their strength with Inter Services title triumph
It was an Army win in both the men's and women's team title races.
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Boxing Military boxers set for heavy bouts at English championship quarter-finals
Boxers from across the Armed Forces will be competing in the quarter- and semi-finals of the English Boxing National Amateur Championships.
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Weapons and Kit New footage shows how DragonFire laser can melt away threat posed by enemy drones
The remains of a burned-out drone give a glimpse into how DragonFire can destroy UAVs, which are increasingly prevalent on the battlefield.
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Opinion Royal Navy offer must improve to attract and retain staff – you can't motivate an empty chair
Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest provides his thoughts on the current state of play in the Navy and what might be needed for the future.
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Veterans Serve and prosper: Sunak and Mercer launch scheme to help veterans secure better-paid jobs
Operation Prosper aims to help ex-personnel and prospective employers make better use of the skills they learned when they were serving.
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Navy DragonFire: Royal Navy's new 'game changer' laser to be fitted five years ahead of schedule
DragonFire can shoot down drones and missiles and even defeat enemy sensors - with it set to enter service in three years' time.
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Naval History Going for gold: Is the braid used on Royal Navy officers' uniforms really made of precious metal?
The custom of wearing a gold curl on distinction tape was first introduced in 1856.