UK accelerates £200m funding for Ukraine deployment, with air defence support stepped up
The investment, funded from the core defence budget, will be used to upgrade vehicles and communication systems
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Ukraine Oreshnik: Russia's 8,000mph hypersonic missile fired in latest strike on Ukraine
Footage taken from Ukrainian social media captures the moment its submunitions streaked towards the ground in the city of Lviv
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Nato Greenland: Who and what is defending it after Trump threats to annex world's largest island?
Greenland's defences have come under increasing scrutiny in light of Washington's threats to use military force to take control of the ...
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Aviation History Avro Lancaster: Celebrating 85th anniversary of iconic heavy bomber's first flight
The aircraft was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command, first taking to the air of 9 January 1941 and entering service the following year
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Technology Military radios could be replaced to maintain communication security – by lasers
Nato has been working with Baltic company Astrolight to see if laser systems can provide a more secure form of comms
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Royals In pictures: Princess of Wales celebrates her 44th birthday and a year back on royal duties
The Princess was treated for cancer during 2024 but resumed her royal duties at the start of 2025
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Ukraine Questions raised over stretched British Army's ability to deploy troops to Ukraine
With the British Army already stretched, can the plan to establish military hubs across Ukraine to deter a Russian invasion really work?
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Gurkhas Mission accomplished: Former Gurkha summits highest peaks on all seven continents
Hari Budha Magar, who was injured in Afghanistan, becomes the first double above-knee amputee to achieve the incredible feat
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Politics British troops would be deployed to support Ukraine not fight Russia, Lord Ricketts says
The former National Security Advisor spoke to BFBS Radio's Sitrep podcast about the possibility of British troops being deployed
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Army Standard sports bras fall short for women in British Army's basic training, study shows
A new study in partnership with the Army Recruit Health and Performance Research Team calls for fit-for-purpose military-specific designs
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Aircraft The big chill: F-35A Lightning put to the test in extreme cold and icy conditions
Lockheed Martin says the fast jet's time in the test chamber will help ensure the type's reliable performance in harsh Arctic environments
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Navy Royal Navy programme tackling knife crime through combat sports is extended
The volunteers, including serving personnel from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, plan to expand the programme to London and Scotland
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Sport Aiming for the PDC tour: Army Darts' Jasper Scarrott qualifies for Q School final stage
The soldier will get the opportunity to compete for a PDC Tour card after a string of impressive performances
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News Woman to woman: RAF Wittering welcomes its new station commander
RAF Wittering has appointed Wing Commander Joan Ochuodho as their new station commander
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Rugby League Army and Leeds Rhinos star in contention for World Cup spot after inclusion in England squad
Captain Ella Donnelly is part of an initial squad of 31 players in the hunt for a World Cup spot
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Nato Nato would no longer be effective if US annexes Greenland by force, Lord Ricketts warns
BFBS Radio's Sitrep podcast spoke to Lord Peter Ricketts about the possibility of the US taking military action to annex Greenland