Former soldier Leo Docherty replaces James Heappey as Armed Forces Minister
Mr Heappey confirmed his resignation and added his name to a growing list of Tory MPs to announce they are to leave Parliament.
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Army Memorial dedicated to soldier who fell in Afghanistan unveiled near home town in Cheshire
Lance Corporal Jamie Webb lost his life on 26 March 2013 in Afghanistan, aged 24.
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Aircraft It's a bruiser: Reflecting on the Army's Apache Mk1, the tough helicopter that saved lives
As the British Army says goodbye to the Mk1 variant of the attack helicopter, we look back at its two decades of dedicated service.
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Opinion New Wider Service Medal might annoy some but it's a great idea – and this is why
The Wider Service Medal is a highly positive move but will likely annoy people, writes Armed Forces expert Pinstripedline.
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Navy Royal Navy warships to be protected against drones and missiles with decoy launchers
The launchers will offer increased protection for vessels against missile and drone threats, including those ships operating in the Red Sea.
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Army Sandhurst seeking civilian volunteers to join panel to improve officer cadets' welfare
RMA Sandhurst made the appeal with a post on X and said it was looking for volunteers from outside the military.
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Women Transition to civilian life tougher for female veterans, charity study shows
Female veterans are more than twice as likely as their male counterparts to be economically inactive post-servie, a research study shows.
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Sport Girl power: Royal Air Force lifters show their strength in all-female powerlifting competition
The event was building on a successful first trial competition in 2023.
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News Armed Forces to receive new Wider Service Medal - here's who is eligible
It will be awarded to personnel in key operational roles where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for a medal.
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RAF RAF Atlas aircraft parachutes 10 tonnes of food aid into Gaza for the first time
The aid, which is made up of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula, was delivered by an A400M Atlas aircraft.
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Aircraft Fond farewell: British Army's Apache Mk1 attack helicopter makes final flight
The Army Air Corps is replacing the attack helicopter with the state-of-the-art AH-64E model.
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Army Trench warfare not consigned to history as British Army training site gets revamped
At Senny Bridge Training area there are about 300 meters of newly refurbished trenches, built in the style similar to those seen in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Watch: Inside Ukraine's new fortifications built to repel Russian invasion
Along the frontline Ukrainian engineers are installing miles of defensive fortifications, from trenches to concrete bunkers.
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Cycling Veteran Jaco Van Gass wins five medals at Para-Cycling Track World Championships
Jaco Van Gass won three golds and two silvers at the ICU Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio De Janeiro.
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Rugby League Army star Bethan Dainton scores try for Leeds Rhinos in Women's Challenge Cup
The dual-coded Army player scored a crucial try for Leeds Rhinos in their second group game at this year's Women's Challenge Cup.
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Veterans More than half of England's veterans 'suffer mental or physical health issues'
The survey found 55% experienced mental or physical health since leaving the UK Armed Forces.