SDR: PM Starmer outlines spending plans as UK moves to warfighting readiness
Warfighting readiness, a Nato-first stance and innovation at a wartime pace are the pillars that make up the Government's plans for defence
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Tri-Service Royal Navy's attack submarine fleet being expanded to up to 12 boats under SDR
The increase in the number of SSN-Aukus boats is one of the key elements coming out of the Strategic Defence Review
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Boxing British Army boxer Niamh Brookes retains Three Nations title on home turf in Wales
The soldier beat Madi Gittens in the 52kg final in Cardiff
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Navy Royal Navy uses Puma drone to direct Merlin helicopter in operational first
The test in the Atlantic marks a key step towards a hybrid air wing of crewed and uncrewed systems working together
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Tri-Service Homes for heroes: Extra £1.5bn to be invested in forces housing through SDR
The funds will be used to fix everything from unreliable boilers to leaky roofs, backed up by an Armed Forces housing charter
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Tri-Service Armed Forces recruitment figures show a 19% increase in people joining UK regular forces
That equates to 13,450 people joining Britain's regular Armed Forces in the past year
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Nato Formidable Shield 25 ends after month-long Nato missile defence drill in UK and Norway
Nine Nato nations took part, with aircraft, ships and personnel operating together to enhance interoperability
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Tri-Service Armed Forces know cyber is key to unlocking success on battlefield of the future
Lessons learned from the war in Ukraine have helped shape the Armed Forces' new digital targeting and electromagnetic warfare capabilities
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CSG25 RFA Tidespring's Merlin completes search and rescue training after leaving CSG25
The Tide-class tanker had recently left Carrier Strike Group 25 ahead of its passage through the Suez Canal
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Music Exclusive: Britney Spears tunes jam Nato aircraft during warfighting scenarios
A very specific playlist was prepared for Exercise Ramstein Flag to simulate an enemy interfering with communications
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Navy Sitrep: First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
HMS Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the Navy's strategy to modernise its ageing fleet
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Navy Royal Navy ship seizes 1,000kg of heroin in latest drugs bust in the Arabian Sea
The Type 23 frigate tracked the vessel before a team of Royal Marines boarded the ship, where they found the stash of drugs
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RAF Defence officials deny Japan has kicked up a storm over Tempest next-gen fighter
Sources had suggested Tokyo doubts the technologically advanced combat aircraft will meet its scheduled rollout date of 2035
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Army Proud to wear blue beret, says soldier returning from UN peacekeeping duties
BFBS Forces News asked personnel what it felt like to wear the historic blue beret to mark United Nations Peacekeepers Day
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Army Gearing up for the fight: How the modern infantry section is equipped for war
The British Army is constantly adapting to new threats, so find out here what the typical infanteer might carry into battle today
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Boxing Forces Fight Night: Air Force boxers lose to British Army on home turf at RAF Akrotiri
A brilliant night of action saw the Army competitors come out on top in Cyprus