How much are Russian soldiers being paid to fight Putin's war?
Last summer, the Russian government raised military salaries by 10.5% to try to entice people to sign up.
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Rugby Union RAF lose by one point in thriller against Oxford University
A 22-21 result saw the RAF lose for the second time this season.
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Sea vessels Both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark safe from being scrapped early, minister confirms
Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell says both vessels will remain in use until their planned out-of-service dates in the early 2030s.
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Football RAF's Corporal Lauren Impey takes charge of key Manchester derby cup clash
The Royal Air Force NCO was the referee for Manchester City v Manchester United in the Continental League Cup clash.
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Ukraine Armour as art: Pieces of body armour back from Ukraine bearing poignant message
Pieces of British-made body armour, having served in Ukraine's war with Russia, are returned to the UK transformed into moving works of art.
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Veterans Support to be stepped up for service leavers transitioning to civilian life
The number of courses for service leavers is to be doubled, with opportunities to learn new skills in areas like cyber security.
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Army British citizens should be trained for potential land war, head of the Army warns
But the outgoing Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, says even this would not be enough in the event of all-out war.
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TV Masters of the Air star says it was a privilege to bring to life the heroic stories of WW2 aircrew
The show depicts the 100th Bombardment Group, part of the USAAF's Eighth Air Force, which flew more than 300 combat missions over Europe.
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Sea vessels HMS Mersey gets 700-litre paint job – by hand – as crew pick colours for interior
The Royal Navy's River-class offshore patrol vessel is having the Western Approaches coat applied to her bulk.
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Navy In pictures: Members of the Commando Helicopter Force learn to operate in the Arctic
The Somerset-based Commando Helicopter Force deploys in strength to the frozen conditions of Norway for Operation Clockwork each winter.
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Veterans Have you ever wondered how military recall works and whether you're on the list?
You may not know it, but if you served and are under a certain age, you may well be eligible to be called up if the need arises.
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Boxing Crafting the best fighters: Great Britain boxing boosted by Army coaching talent
Two of the best Army coaches will be involved with the Great Britain boxing setup.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3 main battle tank takes major step forward with trials to get underway soon
The prototype will undergo tests to evaluate the vehicle's effectiveness before another 140 Challenger 3s are delivered to the British Army.
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RAF RAF Typhoons destroyed all Houthi rebel targets during second wave of strikes, PM says
Four Typhoon FGR4 aircraft hit multiple targets using their Paveway IV precision-guided bombs in response to continued attacks on shipping.
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RAF A detailed analysis of the weapons used by RAF and US on strikes against Houthis
Forces News has expertly analysed the images released which give away important details of some of the weapons used in the latest attack.
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History From ruins to rules: How the destruction of a monastery reshaped heritage protection
'... any damage to cultural property... is a damage to the cultural heritage of all humanity' says the 1954 Hague Convention preamble.