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Navy HMS Prince of Wales: Second shaft problem adds to repair list for aircraft carrier
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales initially broke down last August near the Isle of Wight.
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Northern Ireland Veteran convicted of Troubles killing set to be sentenced
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
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Russia Russia's arms exports undermined by Ukraine invasion, MOD says
The MOD said Russia will now prioritise sending new weapons to Ukraine, with its arms exports already declining before the invasion.
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Ukraine Brexit allowed UK to send Nlaws to Ukraine, Boris Johnson says
The former Prime Minister argued without Brexit, providing Ukrainian armed forces with anti-tank missiles would not have happened.
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Gurkhas Gurkha logisticians officially welcomed to Army's global response force with parade in Colchester
The move will see Gurkhas support 16 Air Assault Combat Team, with personnel moving to Colchester.
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RAF RAF chief 'appalled' by inappropriate behaviour in Red Arrows
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said he felt a "significant amount of frustration" as it had happened on his watch.
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RAF Red Arrows pilot triggers emergency alert after bird strike
A Hawk T1 aircraft is reported to have experienced difficulties mid-flight after hitting a bird this morning, according to reports.
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LGBTQ The British Army veteran who is Fighting With Pride to help the LGBT+ community
Dougie Morgan is keen to encourage fellow members of the LGBT+ community to join the Armed Forces.
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Aircraft RAF Hawk T2 jets cleared to resume flying, Chief of Air Staff confirms
The Royal Air Force had grounded their training jets after runway engine issues.
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Ukraine Boris Johnson clashes with No 10 over not sending Ukraine fighter jets
The UK said it is not practical to provide sophisticated jets used by the RAF and US President Joe Biden ruled out sending F-16 fighters.
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Royals Queen Consort Camilla hosts reception for Canadian Armed Forces
Her Majesty was presented with the Canadian Forces' Decoration in recognition of her 12 years as the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief.
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Army Giddy-up! Household Cavalry horses get coronation-ready after winter break
Military horses are now set for a fitness and grooming regime after their two-month holiday in the country.
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Politics Former Royal Navy chief urges more defence spending to counter maritime threat
"There is an absolute need to invest now," Lord West says.
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Women Super Bowl flyover to celebrate 50 years of women flying in the US Navy
Spectators will be treated to the sight of an EA-18G Growler, F-35C Lightning II and two F/A-18E Super Hornets.
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Equestrian Preview: Point-to-Point Combined Services set to take place at Larkhill Racecourse
The Point-to-Point Combined Services includes the Coronation Gold Cup and is one of the biggest military horseraces on the calendar.