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JFHQ is often tasked to respond to major international incidents, and Forces News was granted exclusive access to its major annual exercise.
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Weapons and Kit Wildcats and Stormers to get munitions replen after missiles sent to Ukraine
The Royal Navy and Army are to receive £167m worth of Martlet lightweight multirole missiles in a Government deal with Thales UK.
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Army PM agrees with Army chief that service needs to be ready for war in three years
As head of the Army, Sir Roly Walker said he wanted to double the Army's fighting power in three years and triple it by the end of the ...
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News First naval VC of WWI awarded to sailor wounded eight times sells for £240k
The medal awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie was sold by medal specialist auctioneer Noonans.
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Aircraft CC295 Kingfisher capable of search and rescue missions across the Canadian wilderness
The aircraft joined the Search and Rescue fleet four years ago, replacing the Buffalo which retired in 2022.
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Soldiering On Soldiering On Awards finalist event celebrates courage and determination of military
The reception was attended by the 36 finalists, their nominators, defence and government leaders and partners from military charities and ...
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Aircraft Flying put on hold after Typhoon crashes during multi-national exercise in Australia
Ex Pitch Black has been suspended after the Italian pilot was forced to eject after encountering an unknown issue during a training flight.
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Ukraine Russia has more of everything, says Ukraine's top military commander
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine can win the war against Russia, but the supply of weapons is a problem.
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Aircraft Could this be the future cockpit of Typhoon jets keeping them relevant as they age?
At this year's RIAT, Forces News took a tour of what Typhoon pilots could be facing in the future.
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Army Stabbing attack on Army officer near barracks not terror-related, police believe
Kent Police says it is exploring the possibility that the stabbing near Brompton Barracks might have been mental health-related.
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Nuclear Nato troops face invisible but deadly enemy during Exercise Precise Response
Exercise Precise Response is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence training exercise.
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RAF Iconic WW2 Lancaster bomber cleared to fly again after extensive maintenance period
One of the UK's most recognisable warplanes will be taking to the skies once again now it's been inspected and cleared for flight.
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Aircraft RAF's sixth-gen Tempest fighter jet making progress, Defence Secretary says
Some media reports have raised concerns that the Tempest project could be cancelled by the new Government.
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Army Army chief sets out three-year plan to modernise force to fight or deter future war
The Chief of the General Staff wants to field formations that are much more powerful earlier than planned to face a variety of threats.
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Navy HMS Tamar enjoys South Pacific visit during deployment on the other side of the world
The Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel was accompanied by the UK Defence Advisor and the British High Commissioner.
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Army Services weakened by lack of funding but tide is turning, says head of the Armed Forces
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says there are numerous deficiencies across the forces, but the immediate financial challenges are being addressed.