Contract extended to allow officials use of RAF helicopter travel from Northolt
Grant Shapps' decision reverses a previous announcement by his predecessor, Ben Wallace, who said he would scrap the £40m deal.
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Navy American and British warships shoot down 15 attack drones launched from Yemen
Both the US Department of Defense and the MOD believe the uncrewed aerial vehicles were launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
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Rugby League Inter Services rugby league dates and locations confirmed for 2024 tournament
September 2024 will be a month full of tries and tackles for Forces players, with the action taking place across three weekends.
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Navy HMS Diamond shoots down hostile attack drone targeting cargo ships in Red Sea
The Type 45 Daring-class vessel successfully destroys the uncrewed aerial vehicle with one Sea Viper missile
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Nato US due to sign deal to gain access to Finnish military bases on Russian border
Fifteen facilities are listed in Finland to which the US will now have full access and the ability to store equipment and ammunition.
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Navy History-maker: First person passes out of Dartmouth as both a rating and officer
Sub-Lieutenant Grace Penn first passed out of Dartmouth as a rating in 2020 and said it was "surreal" to pass out of the college again.
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Equestrian Army captain crowned Forces Showjumping champion after flawless performance
A dramatic title race saw three riders complete their runs with no penalties, but the Royal Logistic Corps officer emerged victorious.
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Afghanistan Army chief encourages troops to contact inquiry into alleged unlawful Special Forces killings
General Sir Patrick Sanders says it is important that allegations of unlawful activity should be looked into thoroughly and independently.
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Army Sovereign's Parade: British Army's newest commissioned officers pass out at Sandhurst
The next generation of the British Army's leaders have completed their training and passed out at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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Veterans Rusty Waughman: Pilot who survived RAF's deadliest mission of WW2 dies aged 100
The Lancaster pilot said of the bombing campaign: "You knew you were facing death all the time ... but it's just a thing you accepted."
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News Work to rectify damp and mould issues in military homes being done 'at pace'
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation says £123m is being invested to improve the thermal efficiency of military accommodation.
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Land vehicles Love it or hate it? Why the M2A3 Bradley is a Marmite vehicle for US Army soldiers
Like most vehicles, the M2A3 has a number of pros and cons, but one soldier tells Forces News he loves the Bradley, and explains why.
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Equestrian LIVE: 2023 Forces Showjumping final from the London International Horse Show
We're pleased to announce we will be bringing you live coverage of Forces showjumping's biggest event of the year.
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Families Military personnel to read heart-warming CBeebies Bedtime Stories over Christmas
The special festive episode features some military mums and dads who can't be at home with their loved ones over Christmas.
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Ukraine Hungarian PM blocks €50bn European Union financial aid package for Ukraine
Prime Minister Viktor Orban still has close ties to Russia and resisted the move by the EU, which required unanimous agreement.
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Army New Army chief is brilliant choice and right person for job, says former general
Lieutenant General James Swift (Retd) says on the latest episode of Sitrep how General Sir Roly Walker was an absolute pleasure to work with