Mercian Regiment runners complete 150-mile journey to Crich Stand for 100th annual pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to the memorial is in memory of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the regiment and its antecedents.
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Afghanistan Service personnel left with 'moral injury' after Afghanistan withdrawal
Op Pitting saw the British military evacuate 15,000 British and eligible Afghan nationals from Kabul following resurgence of the Taliban.
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LGBTQ LGBT+ veterans awarded badge recognising their contribution to the services
Around 250 veterans and personnel from across the three services and defence civilian staff marched in the Pride parade.
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Russia Russia cancels international airshow over safety concerns
MAKS showcases the best of Russia's civil and military aerospace sector.
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News MOD Police have power to crack down on 'disruptive' protestors
The new measure are part of an effort to crack down on environmental activists.
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WWI Veterans minister pays tribute to 'bravery' of Battle of the Somme footballers
The footballers were part of the 1350-strong McCrae's Battalion, led by Sir George McCrae.
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Aircraft The RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight cleared for take-off
The aircraft had been grounded due to an issue with a Merlin engine.
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Nato UK and the Netherlands' 50th anniversary coincides with new Multi-Role ship revelations
British and Dutch representatives have shared plans for how their amphibious forces and marines can be improved.
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Army UK forces can only fight intensively for very 'brief period', ex-defence chief says
Government figures show there were 188,820 service personnel in the UK Forces as of April 2023, a decrease of 3.8% compared with the ...
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Naval History University experts back Navy officer's theory on whereabouts of lost WWI submarine
Ground penetrating radar was used to help locate the missing submarine E52, buried beneath a public park in Dartmouth.
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Sport Why are British Army sport making major changes?
The Army Sport Control Board is no more as sport in the service is undergoing changes under Major General Darrell Amison.
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King Charles Navy and Army get ready for key role in Scottish coronation event
Personnel from all three services will play a role in the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication in Edinburgh next week.
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RAF New RAF chief apologises 'unreservedly' for recruitment drive that discriminated against white men
An independent inquiry confirmed that aviators, either women or from ethnic minority backgrounds, were accelerated ahead of other candidates ...
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Politics Wallace 'very confident' in whoever replaces General Sanders as head of Army
Ben Wallace praised the head of the British Army, who is expected to stand down next year.
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History From a 119-day siege to an annual competition, the long-standing tradition of the field gun
The competition involves pulling historic replicas of antique guns weighing 1,300kg by teams of up to 18 people.
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Cycling Soldier battling arthritis puts on impressive win at Army Road Race Championships
The best of Army cycling go head-to-head at Army Road Race Cycling Championships at the Lee Valley Velodrome.