RAF scrambles Typhoons to respond to Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The RAF fighter jets were assembled from the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing in Estonia.
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Ukraine Russia building 'elaborate defences' around Crimea
The defences include an extensive zone, 9km in length, on a narrow bridge of land connecting Crimea to the mainland.
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Army Cutting Army size 'beggars belief', former Armed Forces chief tells MPs
In the past decade, the number of regular soldiers has fallen from 97,000 to 76,000 and is set to fall to 73,000.
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Rugby Union Head inside the UKAF rugby union camp as preparations for the Forces World Cup begin
The International Defence Rugby competition begins in August but UKAF are in action on Armed Forces Day.
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Reserves The true strength of the reserves within British Armed Forces
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout, the largest-ever homeland military operation, was carried out by members of the reserves.
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Scotland Most photographed soldier in the British Army? How Edinburgh Castle's Gunner marks tradition like clockwork
The one o'clock District Gunner is the central figure in a tradition dating back to the 1800s.
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Weapons and Kit Could this be the UK military's next-generation of GPS receiver?
Arms manufacturer BAE Systems has said it has made major upgrades to its military GPS.
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WWII Man convicted of conspiracy to burgle 98-year-old WW2 veteran
Nicolae Ion, 31, admitted to plotting to burgle the home of retired telephone engineer Peter Gouldstone who served in Italy.
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Ukraine Sunak and Zelensky discuss progress in counter-offensive against Russia
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated that the UK is firmly behind Ukraine, saying 'small steps forward will bring success'.
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Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day flag raised outside Parliament
The Chief of the Defence Staff and MPs were among those to attend the event on Monday.
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News UK not approached to assist as Titanic-seeking tourist submarine reported missing, MOD says
The MOD said it is monitoring the situation after reports of a missing submarine carrying people to the wreck of the oceanliner Titanic.
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Navy HMS Duncan's crew bid farewell ahead of next mission with Nato
The Type 45 destroyer will act as the flagship for Nato's Standing Maritime Group 2 for the next six months.
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Navy Royal Navy faces 'war for talent' in the UK, First Sea Lord says
Admiral Sir Ben Key, the head of the Navy, has reflected on changes the service is going through to The House magazine.
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News Armed Forces to examine incentives to attract and retain talent
The Haythornthwaite Review of Armed Forces Incentivisation made 67 recommendations, including the improvement of accommodation.
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Rugby League British Army development team score stunning try but lose League Cup quarter-final
They were beaten by Thatto Heath Crusaders in a high-scoring match.
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Netball Army netball star gets Fiji call-up for Netball World Cup
Sergeant Dee Bolakoro has been selected to play for Fiji at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.