'Pride is the only feeling': First nuclear test veterans to receive medals wear them in public for first time
The medal's design features an atom surrounded by olive branches and with the words 'Nuclear Test Medal' underneath.
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News Call for fresh evidence on experience of women in the Armed Forces
The aim of the appeal is to see whether there have been changes since a damning report in 2021.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia's Black Sea Fleet struggling to defend southern flank, UK says
The Russian fleet has reportedly suffered heavy losses in the conflict and is now struggling to defend its southern flank, the MOD said.
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Ukraine Ben Wallace says he told PM to give £2.3bn more to Ukraine
Former defence secretary Ben Wallace urged the Prime Minister to increase the UK's support for Ukraine.
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RAF RAF Typhoons deploy to Poland for exercises with Nato allies
The deployment will enable Royal Air Force pilots to train in dogfighting scenarios against different aircraft.
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Sea vessels Defence Secretary announces £4bn UK contracts to develop Aukus hunter-killer submarines
Grant Shapps said the submarines would be the 'most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy'.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales given warm American welcome upon arrival to Naval Station Norfolk
Britain's biggest warship is gearing up to support F-35 Lightning jet operations with its US allies.
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Army Two hundred British Army troops to deploy to Kosovo for Nato peacekeeping mission
The 1st Battalion of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment will be deployed to provide support.
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Ukraine PM says suggestion UK troops could train Ukrainians in Ukraine not for 'here and now'
The Prime Minister sought to clarify comments the Defence Secretary Grant Shapps made to the Sunday Telegraph.
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Weapons and Kit Heavy-lift Hydra drone being armed with laser-guided Brimstone missile
The Hydra 400 can carry supplies like ammunition and fuel to the frontline, but it may one day be given an offensive capability as well.
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News No point sitting on kit and seeing Ukraine overrun, new Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps was speaking to Forces News for the first time since taking over from Ben Wallace in the role.
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Politics People will remain at the heart of UK military, new Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps gave his steadfast commitment to supporting service personnel and families.
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Rugby League Two players sent off in feisty encounter as Royal Navy retain the men's Inter Services title
The Navy completed a duo wins against the Army and RAF in a thrilling final match.
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Politics Improving military housing is a priority, Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps told Forces News he wants to put an emphasis on "things that matter to servicemen and women".
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Rugby League Inter Services rugby league: Watch back every men's and women's match in full
The Royal Navy men and British Army women defend their titles and you can watch every try back again.
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Rugby League RAF Women secure commanding win over Royal Navy in Wakefield
A 26-14 win saw the Air Force lay down a marker as they look to hunt down the Army next year.