UK defence giant BAE Systems reports record orders in 2022 amid Ukraine war
Britain’s biggest defence firm reported its highest-ever order intake of £37.1bn for last year.
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USA Pentagon warns US troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests
The Department of Defense issued a memorandum on poppy seed consumption and military drug testing.
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Arctic/Antarctic In pictures: Incredible Antarctic images captured by HMS Protector
HMS Protector captured some amazing pictures before completing their most recent Antarctic work period, including some incredible wildlife.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Navy's HMS Protector completes Antarctic science mission for 2023 season
The Plymouth-based ice patrol ship has completed her latest work safeguarding birdlife and laying the groundwork for further research.
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Navy Watch: Royal Navy frigate shows off its torpedo firepower with slow-mo video
Type 23 frigate HMS Portland spent an "action-packed day perfecting" its underwater warfare skills in Northern Scotland.
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Ukraine Ukraine confident of UK support regardless of who is in No 10
A Labour victory at the next general election, in around 18 months' time, would see Sir Keir leading the country's response to Ukraine.
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Football Royal Navy retain U23 Inter Services title
A 2-1 win in Portsmouth saw Chris James' team win back-to-back Inter Services titles.
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Ukraine Wallace praises 'dedication' of Ukrainian soldiers training on British tanks
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace visited Ukrainian troops training in Dorset and said: "Britain is going to continue with you until the end".
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Humanitarian How are UK personnel helping on the ground in Turkey?
There are currently between 100 and 150 British personnel in Turkey, with a majority working in the medical treatment facility in Turkoglu.
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Army Watch: UK troops on Nato duty test firing skills on targets placed at sea
The regiment says the test of D Squadron's gunnery skills shows how they have "firepower in any situation".
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RAF Access to RAF flights delivering crucial aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
The UK has flown in more than 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid and 81 tonnes of medical aid, along with search and rescue experts.
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Navy Royal Navy pilot who crashed off end of carrier in F-35 tried to 'slap on the brakes'
A UK F-35 jet from HMS Queen Elizabeth crashed during flying operations over the Mediterranean in November 2021.
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Army Canadian troops train in UK alongside British forces for first time in over 30 years
For the first time in more than 30 years, Canadian troops are in the UK training alongside British forces.
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Technology Could this new Nato device be the difference between life and death on the battlefield?
A new device is being developed by Czech Technical University and Nato to help medics know where to focus attention on the battlefield.
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Politics It is 'not credible' to say money has not been put into defence, Johnny Mercer says
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs told LBC that he does not 'buy into the narrative of running down defence'.
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Russia Putin intends to continue with the 'special military operation' in Ukraine
The Russian President made his first State of the Nation speech since 2021 and halted Russia's participation in a nuclear arms treaty.