UK announces 2.5% GDP spending on defence, biggest strengthening for a generation
The Prime Minister has promised to increase GDP spending on defence, however some in his party have called for more.
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Politics Prime Minister to appoint senior Royal Marines officer as national security adviser
General Gwyn Jenkins' appointment will mark the first time a top military officer has held the position.
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RAF Royal Air Force delivers 11 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza in its seventh airdrop
The MOD said on social media it was working with allies to speed up deliveries of aid by land, sea and air.
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Ukraine History repeats as weapon used by Romans is deployed by Ukraine against Russia
The caltrop is a four-pronged, heavy-gauge steel spike which can be used to puncture tyres and disable enemy vehicles.
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Politics Rwanda bill passes with promise not to send eligible Afghans who supported UK military
The Safety of Rwanda Bill is expected to receive royal assent in the coming days.
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Technology London Hackathon problem-solving extravaganza tackles Ukraine's frontline conundrums
Civilians gathered in one room to solve drone dilemmas and get virtual feedback from the frontline.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines retain Virginia Gauntlet title after going head to head with US Marine Corps
Exercise Virginia Gauntlet 3 saw Royal Marines compete against their US counterparts in 26 different sports.
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Queen Camilla Queen Camilla makes first visit to Royal Lancers as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief
Major Bruce Shand, the Queen's late father, was commissioned in 1937 and served with the 12th Lancers during the Second World War.
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D-Day Typhoon Display Team shows off new 80th anniversary D-Day-themed makeover
The paint scheme on the Typhoon FGR4, similar to that worn by the Hawker Typhoons of 1944, will be used throughout the 2024 display season.
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Navy Royal Navy's sixth Astute-class submarine officially named ahead of launch
The Astute-class submarines never need to be refuelled and can circumnavigate the globe without surfacing.
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Navy Royal Navy vessels and helicopters join allies in Norway for Exercise Tamber Shield
Exercise Tamber Shield is a UK-led deployment which involves personnel from Nato and the Joint Expeditionary Force.
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Politics Up to 55,000 former soldiers could be recalled if war breaks out, MOD says
The number liable for recall was revealed by Dr Andrew Murrison, who was responding to written questions.
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Ukraine US's $60bn aid package for Ukraine will cause more deaths, former Russian leader warns
Ukraine's President believes the aid will give Ukraine a chance to win, while a former Russian leader insists it will just bring more death.
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Army From Alpha Bravo to Foxtrot: 2 Royal Irish get ready for huge Army reserves deployment
Second Battalion Royal Irish Regiment innovates with its training methods - incorporating Elon Musk's Skylink technology.
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Sport Royal Marine becomes English Boxing National Amateur champion in under 20 bouts
Kyle Tullin Shaw was crowned under 80kg champion in Derby.
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Navy Undersea autonomy: Why uncrewed submarines could be the future of underwater warfare
Blue Whale is an autonomous submarine designed for navies wanting to move away from manned platforms doing dangerous tasks.