US Army paratroopers field-test new helmet built to stop bullets like a catcher's mitt
The new lightweight NGIHPS helmet can withstand fragmentation and 9mm rounds, while offering protection against rifle fire as well.
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Football Army and Navy U23s lock horns in thrilling Inter Services clash
The British Army and Royal Navy U23s have drawn 1-1 in the second clash of the U23s Inter Services in Aldershot.
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Cyprus Personnel in long-term relationships entitled to overseas housing in new pilot scheme
The scheme breaks down barriers to people wanting a posting in Cyprus or the Falklands, where about a third of overseas personnel are based.
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Invictus Games Prince Harry and Meghan to spend Valentine's at Invictus Games winter training camp
The camp will feature sessions at the world-class winter sports facilities in Whistler, Canada.
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Nato Germany set to hit Nato spending target for the first time since the early 1990s
Germany is now one of the 11 member nations out of 30 that are hitting the alliance's target of spending at least 2% of GDP on defence.
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Royal Marines Faster and further: On board the Royal Marines' new Commando Raiding Craft
The marines of 47 Commando will become more lethal and agile as they receive 24 new CRCs which can be configured for multiple missions.
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USA UK open to idea of other nations joining Aukus submarine pact, Foreign Secretary suggests
The £4bn deal will see the nuclear-powered submarine built in the UK by BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce.
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Ukraine Ukrainian military claims to have sunk another Russian warship with surface attack drones
Ukraine’s MOD said its forces had destroyed the Caesar Kunikov, an amphibious landing vessel belonging to the Black Sea Fleet.
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Army Best friends go toe to toe in British Army junior soldier boxing event
Forces News went to Army Foundation College Harrogate to find out how the junior soldiers got on at the boxing event.
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Land vehicles Russia trading quality for quantity in its replenishment as tank losses exceed 3,000
But while these replacements are older, they are still useful to Moscow in its war with Ukraine, a defence research institute warns.
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Sport Army pentathlete Kerenza Bryson wins bronze at Hungarian Indoor Championships
The second lieutenant kicks off her Olympic year with a bronze medal in Hungary.
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Army How a military mindset helped 2 SCOTS major take on TV's Gladiators
Major Finlay Anderson explains to Forces News how the military helped give him the power to take on the Gladiators.
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Sea vessels Next generation of British frigates could be crewed by as few as 50 sailors
Technological advances are reducing the number of personnel needed on board Type 32 frigates, according to Babcock.
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Nato British troops and hundreds of vehicles depart for Nato's largest exercise since Cold War
The UK is deploying 20,000 military personnel for Exercise Steadfast Defender 24, with 600 vehicles already on their way.
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Scotland Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards reveal this year's finalists
The annual showpiece event for spotlighting the enormous value that veterans add to employers across Scotland.
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Nato Nato achieves historic milestone with first all-female crew completing mission sortie
The AWACS aircrew completed the sortie in support of Enhanced Vigilance Activities.