Sunak says Russia's on the back foot as Western tanks set for Ukraine
The US says it will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing claims they are unsuitable for use in war with Russia.
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Aircraft RAF grounds Hawk T2 training jets after runway engine issue
An RAF spokesperson confirmed flying has been temporarily suspended pending the results of a technical investigation.
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Arctic/Antarctic Inspire 22: Military and civilian research team return to UK after 900km Antarctic expedition
It is the largest military and civilian medical research expedition to ski to the South Pole and was part-sponsored by BFBS.
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Ukraine Weapons factory in Poland should be top of Zelensky's shopping list, Tobias Ellwood says
A "bespoke" ammunition and weapons factory is the long-term answer for Ukraine's war effort, MP Tobias Ellwood says.
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Hockey RAF's Liam Sanford and England knocked out of Hockey World Cup by Germany
A late comeback by Germany saw them take the game to a shoot-out which they won.
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Land vehicles Leopard 2: The numbers behind arguably the world's best tank
A close look at the Leopard 2 tank – widely regarded as the best of its kind in the world.
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Ukraine Germany confirms it will supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks
The German government said it will also approve requests by other countries to do the same to equip Ukraine with two battalions.
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Scotland Fighting with Pride: Military charity supporting LGBT+ veterans launches in Scotland
The charity is working with those LGBT+ veterans who suffered during their service – and those who continue to do so years after.
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Russia Russia wages war on beards as Army leader orders troops to shave
The leader of Chechnya sarcastically mocked the leader of Russia's troops in Ukraine for ordering the ban on beards.
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Russia Ukraine: Russian troops 'reluctant to accept first T-14 Armata tanks due to poor condition'
The MOD's latest intelligence update said it is unlikely any of the tanks were up to operational standards.
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Ukraine Corruption crackdown 'necessary' for defence of Ukraine, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged to address high-level corruption allegations, including some related to specific wartime spending.
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Ukraine US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
The US thinks it is more productive to send German Leopards since many allies have them and Ukrainian troops would need less training.
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Land vehicles Ukraine: 14 Challenger 2 tanks alone 'won't make a big difference', defence expert says
Forces News spoke to Brigadier (Ret'd) Ben Barry about why Ukraine wants German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
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Navy First steel cut on Royal Navy's second Type 31 frigate
HMS Active is named after the Type 21 frigate deployed during the Falklands War.
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Land vehicles When a Leopard 2 tank perfectly balanced a beer on its gun without spilling a drop
Germany's Leopard 2 battle tank showed of its excellent design and suspension by balancing a tankard of beer on its cannon.
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Nuclear Doomsday clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight – the closest in history
The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight than it has ever been.