New project launched to tackle loneliness for more than 25,000 veterans in UK care homes
The VFF will provide help with their practical, emotional and social needs.
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LGBTQ LGBTQ+ Defence Awards mark a start of a new era, says Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Kelly praised 'wonderful' allies during the brand new flagship awards show celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
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Ukraine How could the arrival of ATACMS impact war in Ukraine?
Ukraine's military has used the US-provided long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for the first time.
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Navy West African navies' counter-piracy skills boosted thanks to HMS Trent
The crew of HMS Trent were deployed alongside Royal Marines to Africa to combat piracy and smuggling operations.
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USA US accuses China's fighter jets of coercive and risky behaviour towards its military aircraft
The surge in incidents since early 2022 is what the Pentagon considers part of a 'centralised and concerted campaign' by China.
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Remembrance Giant poppy display created on pyramids overlooking motorway
Poppy Scotland has created its incredible annual display next to the M8 in West Lothian.
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LGBTQ First-ever LGBTQ+ Defence Awards shine a light on contributions in the military
A brand new, flagship celebration of LGBTQ+ contributions to the UK defence ecosystem has been launched.
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Weapons and Kit Sweden's silent Gotland class submarines tailor-made for protecting Baltic Sea
Designed for the shallow depths of the Baltic Sea, the silent Gotland-class submarine is a prized asset.
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Ukraine Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS for first time, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky said the missiles 'have proven themselves'+`+, adding they were "implemented very accurately".
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Motorsport Royal Navy driver wins Premier UK Armed Forces karting title
Leading Hand Sam Cresswell sealed the trophy with a winning display in Cumbria.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia 'unlikely' to break through with new eastern offensive
According to the UK MOD, Ukraine retains a significant defensive presence against Russian ground forces.
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Gurkhas Families and veterans travel to Kent to celebrate 75 years of Queen's Gurkha Engineers
Invicta Barracks in Maidstone, Kent, hosted the event attended by military families and veterans from across the UK and Nepal.
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Middle East MOD aware of video showing man confronting UK personnel over Israel support
A spokesperson said the safety of Armed Forces personnel is of utmost importance and security is kept under review.
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Army Royal Irish Regiment dangle from helicopter in daring special extraction drills
Soldiers from B Company carried out Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) drills.
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WWII New shipwrecks survey uncovers locations of three Dunkirk boats
Historic England and France's Drassm's studies have shown the location of 30 ships used in the Dunkirk evacuation during WW2.
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Boxing Army boxers prepare for eye-catching bouts ahead of busy season
The British Army Boxing Team prepare for international bouts as well as crunch national competitions following the summer break.