No point sitting on kit and seeing Ukraine overrun, new Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps was speaking to Forces News for the first time since taking over from Ben Wallace in the role.
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Politics People will remain at the heart of UK military, new Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps gave his steadfast commitment to supporting service personnel and families.
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Rugby League Two players sent off in feisty encounter as Royal Navy retain the men's Inter Services title
The Navy completed a duo wins against the Army and RAF in a thrilling final match.
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Politics Improving military housing is a priority, Defence Secretary says
Grant Shapps told Forces News he wants to put an emphasis on "things that matter to servicemen and women".
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Rugby League Inter Services rugby league: Watch back every men's and women's match in full
The Royal Navy men and British Army women defend their titles and you can watch every try back again.
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Rugby League RAF Women secure commanding win over Royal Navy in Wakefield
A 26-14 win saw the Air Force lay down a marker as they look to hunt down the Army next year.
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News Thomas Newsome: Member of Armed Forces accused of sharing 'sensitive' military information
Newsome, 37, is alleged to have shared a 10-page document containing 'highly sensitive military information'.
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Forces Charities Son of murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby could end up raising £100,000 for charity
The Pride of Britain Awards has joined forces with Jack Rigby's mother to support his fundraising efforts for Scotty's Little Soldiers
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Sea vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth's crew capture images of Northern Lights spectacle
The northern lights are the result of solar particles entering the Earth's magnetic field and ionising high in the atmosphere.
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Navy Hard work of Albion's sailors and Royal Marines marked with tour of No 10
HMS Albion has completed six years of intensive operations around the world.
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Technology Drones no alternative to conventional forces, retired general warns
General Sir Adrian Bradshaw says modern technology should be used to supplement regular Nato forces in stopping any enemy incursion.
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Veterans Seriously injured veterans to get specialist equipment as part of £2.5m funding
£2.5 million worth of grants and mobility equipment will be provided to veterans with mobility needs linked to their service.
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Sport RAF powerlifter dreaming of Olympics after dominant Inter Services performance
Air Specialist Class 1 Lucy Robinson believes the sport has a future at the Olympic Games
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Russia Ex-Wagner mercenaries 'likely redeployed' to Ukraine
The Wagner mercenary group was officially declared a terrorist organisation by the British government.
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Sea vessels Two Royal Navy vessels come out of retirement to serve the Romanian navy
HMS Pembroke and HMS Blyth have been sold to Romania and will serve in the Black Sea.
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Aircraft Apache: Arming and fuelling one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world
Designed to find and destroy air defence units, tanks and armoured vehicles, the Apache is capable of a large range of battlefield tasks.