RAF helps rescue stricken sailor stranded in Atlantic storm 700 miles off Cornwall
The yacht's captain put out a distress call late on Thursday 2 November after his boat ran into difficulty.
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Russia Russia's new nuclear submarine 'successfully' launches Bulava ballistic missile
The missile is believed to be able to carry up to six nuclear warheads and can hit a target up to 8,000km away.
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Ukraine Battle against elements is major preoccupation for Russia, MOD says
As winter approaches, the reality of a long war is setting in as Ukraine's counter-offensive has yielded little so far.
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Remembrance Royal British Legion opens Field of Remembrance featuring more than 12,000 tributes
The field is one of six that have been planted across the country to mark Remembrance Day.
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USA Two US carriers sail together in eastern Mediterranean for first time in decades
The USS Dwight D Eisenhower carrier strike group met up with the USS Gerald R Ford as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise
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Technology Cutting-edge trauma casualty simulation mannequin used in full-scale exercise for first time
Invented and developed by a UK clinician, the 'world-leading' surgical mannequin is being funded by the Ministry of Defence
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Navy Aukus: Grant Shapps and Australian Defence Minister visit nuclear site 'key to future of global security'
The ministers saw the first nuclear propulsion plant components being fabricated for the UK's SSN-AUKUS programme.
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Politics Any disruption of Remembrance weekend unacceptable, Defence Secretary says
Each Saturday since the Israel-Gaza war began, pro-Palestinian protests have been held in London
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth with F-35s on flight deck after short stop
The aircraft carrier had returned to her home port for a logistics stop and short period of maintenance.
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Army The unbelievable career of the only British Army soldier to hold every rank
Sir William Robertson is the only person in the history of the British Army to have held every rank from private to field marshal.
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Food Vegan UOTC cadets say lack of food options could see them abandon military career
Members of the University Officers' Training Corps say there needs to be an improved range of plant-based culinary options
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Navy Royal Marines snipers shoot out engines to bring drug-runners' boat to a halt
HMS Dauntless has now seized more than £200m worth of illegal narcotics after hunting down the 35ft powerboat in the Caribbean
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Afghanistan Afghans who worked with UK forces face deportation back to country under Taliban rule
UK flights for Afghans out of Pakistan are up and running, but many who served alongside British forces are worried they won't be on them
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Remembrance Pro-Palestinian protests on Armistice Day would be provocative, warns PM
Thousands of protesters are expected to flood the streets of London on Armistice Day as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues
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Royal Marines King recalls taking on the testing Royal Marines' sheep dip obstacle
The King was speaking in Mombasa, where members of the Royal Marines and USMC have been training a Kenyan marine commando force
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Football Navy sinks Fleet Town's Hampshire Cup hopes with commanding second-round win
The Royal Navy have progressed to the third round of the Hampshire Cup after a 1-3 win against Fleet Town FC in round two.