Royal Navy Merlins can carry more commandos into action after extensive trials
The Merlin has been the 'battlewagon' of the Commando Helicopter Force since 2016, transporting Royal Marines from ship to shore.
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Veterans Former marine to fund veterans' retreat with world record medal sale
Brad 'Bugsy' Malone's Conspicuous Gallantry Cross sold for a hammer price of £160,000 - a world record.
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Russia Russia's Black Sea Fleet preparing for blockade on Ukraine, MOD says
The Ministry of Defence says the fleet has "altered its posture" since Moscow pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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Ukraine Hornet micro-drones part of new $400m US military aid package to Ukraine
The latest support package for Ukraine authorised by President Joe Biden will include armoured vehicles and nano-drones.
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Tennis British Army tennis stars prepare for Inter Services tournament at Wimbledon
The big day at Wimbledon is on August 1 for the Inter Services.
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USA Watch: Moment Russian fighter jet damages US Reaper drone over Syria
The Russian fighter flew "dangerously close" to the US MQ-9 Reaper drone before damaging it with flares, the Pentagon said.
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Cricket Keddy Lesporis hits unbeaten 60 as British Army cricketers record impressive Hampshire win
With just a week until the Inter Services, the reigning champions are in frightening form.
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Sport Royal Navy host first ever CrossFit championships
The two-day event saw 20 athletes gather at HMS Temeraire to complete eight highly intensive workouts.
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Ukraine Ministers failing to understand threat of Wagner Group, MPs warn
MPs now urging ministers to proscribe Yevgeny Prigozhin's unit as a terrorist organisation.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines raising money for military child with incurable genetic condition
Corporal Andy MacRae's son Cameron was diagnosed with a form of leukodystrophy in January 2023
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales sails under Forth Bridge on journey back to HMNB Portsmouth
It comes after the Queen Elizabeth-class carrier departed the dry dock last week, ending nine months of repairs in Rosyth.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines fast rope into urban environment training on Salisbury Plain
M Company, from 42 Commando Royal Marines, have been training in the simulated urban environment on Salisbury Plain.
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Army Army airborne medics drive across Kenyan savannah to treat more than 7,500 patients
19 Squadron of 16 Medical Regiment gave primary healthcare to isolated communities in Kenya's Laikipia County, as part of Exercise Haraka ...
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Ukraine Russia attacking southern Ukraine with 'unusual' number of aircraft carrier-destroying missiles
The long-range strikes have been carried out with some 5-5-tonne AS-4 KITCHEN missiles, in the past week.
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King Charles King marks Dambusters' 80th anniversary and pays tribute to RAF veterans
His Majesty visited the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in Lincolnshire.
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Ukraine Watch: Ukrainian Navy arming vessels with Soviet 'Dalek Gun'
The Soviet-era AK306 rotary cannon is being adapted by Ukrainian forces for use in their war against Russia.