Exercise tests RAF's ability to secure the ground to project power in the air
The personnel had to manage difficult scenarios like simulated attacks and multi-vehicle accidents once they had control of an airfield
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Boxing Royal Marine Kyle Shaw-Tullin wins bronze at Feliks Stamm World Boxing Cup in Poland
Royal Marine Kyle Shaw-Tullin settled for bronze after ending up on the wrong side of a split points decision against Uzbekistan's Fazlidden ...
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Opinion General Jenkins becoming First Sea Lord: Who cares what colour his uniform is?
BFBS speaks to former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe for his take on the appointment of a Royal Marine as head of the Navy
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RAF UK and Germany commit to procuring torpedoes and new long-range strike weapon
It is the first time the development of the weapon, which has a range of over 2,000 km, has been confirmed
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Nato Russian aggression rises – and so does Poland's defence budget as it boosts forces
Poland is investing heavily in new equipment such as the F-35A and Abrams following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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Technology Explosive news: New process makes UK ammo production faster and safer
The way ammunition is made is changing - according to BAE it will be faster, safer and easier to scale up than traditional batch production
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Cyprus USS The Sullivans makes a liberty port call in Cyprus following Exercise Med Strike
The guided missile destroyer's crew have been given some rest and relaxation in Limassol after taking part in Exercise Med Strike
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LGBTQ Do I throw everything away or lie? Falklands Pride vessel shows conflict of a different kind
Landing Craft F8 wrapped in Pride colours celebrates the progress made and reflects on the experiences of LGBTQ+ members past and present
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Navy Patrol vessel's captain removed from role amid probe into sexual allegations
Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger took charge of HMS Tyne in February, and the vessel's executive officer is taking his place for now
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Navy Hugely significant: Royal Marines General confirmed as head of Royal Navy
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins will now serve as the First Sea Lord, Chief of the Naval Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty the King
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Navy Will appointing a non-sailor as head of Royal Navy leave the service all at sea?
Putting General Sir Gwyn Jenkins in this role is the Navy equivalent of bringing a gun to a knife fight, says defence blogger Pinstripedline
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Football Adjutant General's Corps hold off Royal Logistic Corps to win Edwards Cup
The Adjutant General's Corps have won the Edwards Cup Final after a 2-1 victory over the Royal Logistic Corps at Cirencester Town FC
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Veterans T-2 days: Veterans Minister embarking on record-breaking London to Everest challenge
To prepare, the former Royal Marines colonel Al Carns has been doing high-altitude tests, including walking without oxygen at 8,000m.
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CSG25 Tidespring turns: RFA vessel breaks away from CSG25 as it heads towards Suez and Red Sea
Houthi attacks raised tensions in the region, which left some wondering if that's why the ship had left the strike group
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Nato Russian tanks rolling towards Paris not in European mindset, defence committee told
Consultant Dmitry Grozoubinski says despite the war in Ukraine, European leaders do not think a Russian invasion of a wider Europe is likely
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Nato Swift Response: UK troops join 9,500-strong Nato deployment in major exercise across Europe
UK soldiers are among thousands taking part, testing airborne forces across four allied nations