Australia buys 20 new C-130J Hercules from the US weeks after UK retires aircraft
The new Hercules will replace the 12 already in service with the Royal Australian Air Force, costing $9.8 billion.
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Russia Russia to teach school children how to operate combat drones to develop 'militarised patriotism'
The MOD said operating combat drones would join assault rifle training, hand grenade skills and combat first aid in Russia's syllabus.
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History HMS Tamar crew refurbish and rededicate memorial to British WWII prisoners of war
80 years ago, 517 Royal Artillery gunners were captured during the fall of Singapore, and taken to the tiny Island of Ballalae.
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Ukraine Russian missile attack on Odesa kills one and leaves historic cathedral significantly damaged
Odesa has played a vital part in both the defence of Ukraine, but also the crucial export of grain to developing countries.
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Northern Ireland Family of British soldier killed by IRA 50 years ago 'miss him every day'
A 50th-anniversary service for two British soldiers killed in the Troubles is to be held in Co Tyrone today.
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Ukraine Sacked Ukrainian ambassador thanks UK for support during country's 'darkest hour'
Vadym Prystaiko was fired as Ukraine's representative in London after he appeared to publicly criticise President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Veterans Hero WW2 Lancaster veteran receives special salute at Lossiemouth display
His heroism singlehandedly reviving a crew during a wartime mission saw him awarded the George Medal, given "for acts of great bravery".
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Politics 3,000 asylum seekers 'could be living on barge and ex-military sites by autumn'
Disused military bases Wethersfield and Scampton were the sites identified to house asylum seekers to reduce reliance on hotels.
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Navy Divers find wreck thought to be Royal Navy ship lost in wartime tragedy
The team of divers, known as the 'Gasperados', found the wreck off Cornwall in April while searching for another vessel.
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Russia Taboo against unmasked Putin regime criticism has significantly weakened, MOD reports
MOD believes that Russian former intelligence officer and nationalist mil-blogger Igor Girkin was almost certainly arrested for 'extremism'.
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Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers learn bomb disposal techniques in the Scottish Highlands
Bomb disposal and mine warfare experts have been training their Ukrainian counterparts on the waters of Loch Ewe.
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RAF RAF Cosford marks 85th anniversary in style with a special parade
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton, flew into RAF Cosford to mark the occasion.
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Veterans Veterans housing provider confirms sale of flagship site to Chelsea FC ownership group
Stoll confirmed a majority sale of its Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions to the ownership group of Chelsea Football Club.
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News HMS Prince of Wales moves out of dry dock after nine months of repairs
HMS Prince of Wales is ready to resume her duties at sea after breaking down 11 months ago off the Isle of Wight.
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Ukraine Analysis: What's next for Ukraine's counter-offensive?
Due to Ukraine's tight operational security, information has mostly come from unofficial sources on social media.
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Ukraine Controversial cluster munitions used by Ukraine against Russian defences 'effective', says US
Several Nato members, including the UK, have discouraged the use of the controversial weapons due to the risk they pose to civilians during ...