Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to quit at next election
He has confirmed he plans to resign at the next Cabinet reshuffle and will not seek re-election as an MP.
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RAF RIAT 2023: Thousands brave the weather to enjoy famous military air show
Strong winds and rain hit the RIAT at RAF Fairford, causing many of day two's main attractions to be grounded.
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Land vehicles British Army's new Boxer vehicle to begin trials this month
The Army's next-generation all-terrain armoured vehicle will be put through its paces this month in a series of special trials.
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Politics Is the Defence Secretary thinking about quitting?
There is growing speculation that Ben Wallace is considering standing down as Defence Secretary later this year.
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Nato RAF A400M Atlas proves its worth on the biggest US Air Force exercise of the year
Exercise Mobility Guardian 23 is the United States Air Mobility Command's largest exercise of 2023.
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Women 'Chinook Crew Chick' named Inspirational Woman in Defence for courage in the face of PTSD
RAF veteran Liz McConaghy, author of the book Chinook Crew Chick, has been honoured for altruism.
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News Armed Forces pay increase: What it means for you and your questions answered
Military personnel will get a 5% pay rise with a consolidated £1,000 increase – but what does it mean?
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News Former British soldier denies far-right terrorist plot
William Howitt appeared at Birmingham Crown Court to enter his plea.
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Gurkhas Queen's Gurkha regiment reformed after 27 years in Great Britain
36 Engineer Regiment and the Queen's Gurkha Engineers have been reconstructed as part of a new structure scheme.
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Army King's Life Guard duties handed back to Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
The Household Cavalry has returned from 'one-off' ceremonial activities in Scotland, as part of the King's coronation.
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Technology 'Race' to stratosphere heats up as British-built drone hits milestone
Months after a Chinese 'spy balloon' incident, the PHASA-35 programme hit new heights in the US.
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Royals Prince and Princess of Wales treated to C-17 Globemaster tour during Royal International Air Tattoo
Prince George and his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis toured the RIAT with their parents.
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Politics Military have done 'really well' with pay increase, Armed Forces Minister says
James Heappey spoke to Forces News about the Armed Forces award in the public sector pay increase.
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Aircraft Red Arrows cancel display at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023
Expected bad weather at the Gloucestershire air show could potentially lead to more cancellations.
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Athletics Army come out triumphant at Inter Services Athletics Championships
The Army took the men's and the women's titles at the Inter Services Athletics Championships at the military stadium in Aldershot.
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Reserves Reservists less satisfied in role but more appreciated by civilian employers and regulars, survey shows
The Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) asked reservists a number of questions about their satisfaction in the military.