6% pay rise a vote of confidence in Armed Forces, defence minister says
The Government has announced a headline 6% pay increase for service personnel - the largest pay rise in decades for the Armed Forces.
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Politics Doug Beattie: Military Cross holder quits as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in fierce fighting over several days in Afghanistan in September 2006.
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Football New era for British Army women's football as next head coach is announced
Sergeant Craig Parker says his team have "the ability and drive" to win the Inter Services as he takes charge of the side.
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News It's move-in day for military families at 'impressive' new net zero carbon homes
The homes at the site at Imjin Barracks are part of a Government programme to improve accommodation for military personnel.
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Navy MOD unveils £850m spending plans to keep warships and submarines at sea
The Ministry of Defence says the new contracts framework will enhance economic growth across the UK.
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Ukraine Ukrainian forces destroy third bridge as Russia scrambles troops to defend home turf
With the destruction of all three bridges over the Seym River, Ukrainian forces have effectively cut off crucial routes used by Russia.
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King Charles King inspects Royal Regiment of Scotland after warm welcome to summer at Balmoral
The King received a guard of honour from Balaklava Company to officially mark his arrival at Balmoral for his summer residence.
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Equestrian Army and Navy equestrian teams hunt down RAF in race for team Inter Services title
The latest round of action in the championship was a Navy-led event in South Wales.
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USA Medal of Honor v Presidential Medal of Freedom: How the US's highest honours compare
Former US President Donald Trump controversially compared a civilian award favourably to the US Medal of Honor.
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Navy HMS Protector passes through Panama Canal and arrives in Pacific on way to Antarctica
The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship arrives in the Pacific Ocean, continuing her journey to Antarctica.
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Rugby League Watch again: Every fixture of 2024 Inter Services Rugby League
The 2024 championships will be shown in full on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.
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RAF Come for the fuel, stay for the view: Red Arrows enjoy stunning airport backdrop in Greenland
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team have begun their journey to Canada via Iceland and Greenland as part of their MapleHawk 2024 tour.
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Rugby Union RAF rugby union's coaching changes: Men's head coach Justin Coleman leaves role
His departure after four years is one of nine exits for the team ahead of the new season.
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Ukraine UK should be proud to see British weapons used by Ukraine, Defence Secretary says
The Defence Secretary has said UK weapons can be used in Ukraine so long as international law is followed.
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Navy HMS Trent helps with Virgin Islands damage and disruption following Hurricane Ernesto
The Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel has been deployed to the British Virgin Islands to assist with the storm's aftermath.
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USA US Forces destroy Houthi missiles, vessels, and control stations in Yemen and Red Sea
The Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group that has been firing missiles towards Israel since November, most intercepted.