What is the strength of the Royal Navy?
The Royal Navy has a lot on its plate in 2024, including tensions in the Red Sea and other deployments - here's a look at its strength.
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Ukraine Russia making large-scale attacks for only minimal gains in Ukraine, says MOD
Heavy fighting continues in the north and south of Ukraine, and renewed attacks have been launched in Dnipro by Russian forces.
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Politics Gen Z is failing to join the military like my generation did, Wallace warns
The former defence secretary says Britain's Armed Forces need to do things differently in order to to appeal to the younger generation.
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Ukraine Captured Ukrainian soldier rescued from Russian-occupied trench in daring drone operation
Armed with only one grenade and flashing lights, the drone managed to neutralise an enemy soldier and lead the captive to safety.
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Navy Heading out for 2024, HMS Richmond sets sail
The Royal Navy's Type 23 frigate is embarking on her first operational deployment of the year.
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Weapons and Kit Explained: What is Russia's 2B11 smoothbore WW2-inspired weapons system?
The mortar system is being used by Russian forces to target Ukrainian infantry units and destroy equipment in sheltered locations.
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North Korea UK condemns reports Russia has fired North Korean missiles against Ukraine
Moscow has used short-range ballistic missiles from North Korea to conduct multiple strikes against Ukraine, the White House said.
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News Hunt begins for mysterious artist behind Falklands painting that stunned veterans
The painting by the anonymous artists depicts the Argentine air attack on RFA Sir Galahad in Bluff Cove during the Falklands War.
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Ukraine Ukraine's newly formed air defence units protect country from Moscow's missiles
The country is defending itself from Russian aerial attacks with newly formed air defence units.
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China State media shows off the Fujian – China's brand new cutting-edge aircraft carrier
The Fujian is the only vessel other than the US Navy's Gerald R Ford-class carriers to feature a next-generation electromagnetic catapult.
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Falklands And they're off! Welsh Guards enjoy Falklands festivities
An annual Christmas tradition, a horse race has been held in Stanley for more than a century.
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USA South Korean and US armed forces carry out joint drills near North Korean border
The South Korean armed forces said the aim of the exercise was to test and enhance combat readiness while simulating enemy aggression.
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Nato David Cameron meets UK troops deployed on Nato peacekeeping mission in Kosovo
In October, a 200-strong deployment of British soldiers arrived in Kosovo to reinforce Nato's Kosovo Force (KFOR) peacekeeping mission.
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Navy HMS Spey leaves Singapore and continues Indo-Pacific security patrol deployment
The offshore patrol vessel is deployed to carry out security patrols in the region, dealing with drug-running and other illegal activities.
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Gurkhas 'Living legend' Gurkha veteran celebrates 106th birthday
The Gurkha Welfare Trust's AWC Bagmati team joined Dhan Bahadur Baje at his home, with his family members and neighbours.
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Middle East UK will take 'proportionate action' if Houthis keep threatening Red Sea shipping
The UK and 11 other nations issue a joint statement warning the Houthis will 'bear the responsibility' if they continue to threaten lives.