US Air Force's flying filling station refuels F-35s over North Sea
Based at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, the 15 US Stratotankers are capable of carrying around 30,000 gallons of fuel.
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Ukraine 'Serious level of inaccuracy': MOD responds to claims that UK special forces have been operating in Ukraine
The claims come from what are alleged to be US classified military documents recently leaked and published online.
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Politics Ukraine war, China threat and cyber attacks: What are the priorities for new GCHQ chief?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list for the new director.
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Northern Ireland Belfast man alleged to have been British Army's IRA mole Stakeknife dies
Stakeknife worked within the IRA's notorious 'nutting squad' interrogating suspected informers during the Troubles.
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USA Biden to hold bilateral talks with Sunak ahead of Ulster University speech
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greeted the US president after Air Force One landed at RAF Aldergrove on Tuesday.
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Ukraine British Army troops salute Ukrainians as they head to the frontline following training in the UK
British soldiers are pictured lining both sides of the road, some holding Ukrainian flags, as the newly-trained troops depart.
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Navy Top Indian chef cooks up a feast for Royal Navy sailors
Suresh Pillai cooked a special Michelin-starred meal for the crew of HMS Lancaster during their visit to Kochi, in southwest India.
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Technology Taking new tech to the water - Turkey unveils drone carrier
The amphibious assault ship, which is 230 metres long, also accommodates the take-off of light aircraft.
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Technology What the Ukraine conflict tells us about the future of drone warfare
The unmanned aerial vehicles are being used on the frontline against Russian invaders.
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RAF RAF could use drones to carry out faster aircraft inspections
Project ASURVEY will look at whether 95% of the aircraft's surface can be inspected in just half an hour.
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Golf Navy bags historic double victory at the Inter Services Golf Championships
The Royal Navy won the men's and women's titles for the first time with a double victory at the Inter Services Golf Championships.
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Women Woman behind MI5's response to Ukraine invasion to be GCHQ's first female director
Anne Keast-Butler, currently deputy director-general of MI5, is the "ideal candidate", according to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
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Russia Russia has sent 'heavy flamethrower' rocket systems to its airborne forces, reports suggest
The MOD describes the thermobaric multiple launch rocket systems as "highly destructive".
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Aircraft Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot performs at low altitude
Kyiv has received Soviet-era aircraft from its allies but it really wants F-16s, saying its pilots "deserve to fly the best jets".
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China Chinese vessels still operating in the waters surrounding Taiwan despite conclusion of live-fire drills
China conducted large-scale exercises around Taiwan in response to the island's leader meeting the US House Speaker last week.
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Ukraine Ukraine's Defence Minister invites foreign F-16 pilots to join fight against Russia
Ukraine has been pushing its allies to send advanced warplanes for Ukrainian pilots to help Kyiv take control of its airspace.