'Sonic boom' heard as RAF jets scrambled to escort aircraft to Stansted Airport
A sonic boom is caused when planes fly faster than the speed of sound, which at ground level is around 761mph.
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Ukraine Ukrainian defence of Bakhmut 'under severe pressure' as Russian forces close in
Officials in the besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut say there is fighting on the streets, but Russia has not yet taken control.
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Veterans Former Royal Marine awarded £700,000 after suing MOD over hearing loss
A judge has ruled the MOD must pay the Former Royal Marine £713,716 in damages.
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Equestrian Military jockeys set to race at prestigious Grand Military Gold Cup
The Grand Military Gold Cup is set to be the feature race at Sandown Park in an event steeped in military heritage.
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Winter Sports Successful day for RAF as Inter Services Ice Sports Championships draw to a close
The RAF enjoyed success in the Luge and the Skeleton as the Army took titles in the Bobsleigh.
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Ukraine UK's M270 tracked missile launcher system in action on the eastern front of Ukraine
The UK has provided three M270 long-range multiple-launch rocket systems in their military assistance to Ukraine.
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Ukraine Why is Russia using 'suicidal' zombie wave tactics on Ukraine frontline?
The frightening tactic involves sending large groups into battle in an attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian defences.
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Falklands Cleverly insists 'Falklands are British' as Argentina ends co-operation deal
Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the islands it calls Las Malvinas, which were the centre of the bloody conflict in 1982.
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RAF Round of a-paws for British base personnel who scaled cliff to rescue stranded dog
It took a whole day for rescuers to save the dog, on the edge of the cliffs near Zapalo beach in Akrotiri, Cyprus.
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Netball Inter Services Netball: Who can beat the Army?
The Army have held the Inter Services title since 2017 and are again the favourites to win, but can the Navy and the RAF cause an upset?
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Veterans Government launches review into its own veterans welfare services
Veterans UK and veterans support services in other Government departments are set to be scrutinised.
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Russia UK says Russia defence firms showcasing kit internationally as troops in Ukraine use old weapons
It comes as Russian forces in Ukraine continue to use old equipment.
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RAF Historic moment as first cohort of RAF Protector technicians graduate in US
The first Royal Air Force engineers trained as dedicated cross-skilled technicians have graduated in California.
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RAF 'Reckless' drone pilot who endangered RAF Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane avoids jail
Derbyshire Police said this is thought to be the first UK prosecution for endangering an aircraft with a drone.
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Ukraine Ukraine plans spring counter-offensive to cut off Crimean peninsula from Russia
Ukraine's deputy military intelligence chief Vadym Skibitsky says Ukraine will liberate all areas of the country including Crimea.
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Prince William In pictures: Welsh Guards mark St David's Day with Prince and Princess of Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the celebration of St David's Day at Combermere Barracks in Windsor.Guards.