Red Arrows pilot praises teamwork after bird strike forced an emergency landing
The Red Arrows have said: "This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."
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Ukraine Ex-James Bond actor Daniel Craig calls for end of 'barbaric' cluster bombs used in Ukraine
The former 007 star said the weapons "are, to say the least, inaccurate, indiscriminate and unreliable".
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction
Defence sources have told Forces News that anchoring at the sheltered bay near Portsmouth will allow divers to assess the damaged shaft.
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History For sale! The £2m house with a Victorian fort in its back garden
Complete with gun emplacements in case of French attack, the Isle of Wight property is going for more than £2m.
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Ukraine Ukraine increases southern offensive as Russia reorganises, MOD says
It comes after the Ukrainian military started its long-awaited counter-offensive in the country's south.
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Ukraine Ukraine says long-anticipated southern offensive near Kherson has begun
Ukraine regularly voices its intention to retake its south, especially the city of Kherson – a key city due to its access to the sea.
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USA Dutch soldier shot in Indianapolis dies of his injuries
He was one of three Dutch soldiers – in the US for training exercises – wounded in the shooting on Saturday.
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Aircraft Red Arrows display halted at Wales air show after bird strike
The Red Arrows were "happy" to report that "the jet landed safely and the pilot is unhurt" after a bird hit Red 6 at Rhyl Air Show.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales returning to waters near Portsmouth after breaking down
The £3bn carrier broke down off the south coast after departing for training exercises in the US.
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USA Three off-duty Dutch special forces soldiers wounded in US shooting
The members of the elite Commando Corps were wounded near an Indianapolis hotel, according to the Dutch defence ministry.
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Veterans Johnny Mercer promises compensation scheme reform after claims soldiers were 'laughed at'
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs said an "appalling" report of payout officials belittling injured troops is "an incident too far".
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Army Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague
Sergeant Gavin Hillier, 35, died at the Castlemartin range in Pembrokeshire last March.
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Afghanistan Op Pitting: Johnson 'proud' of UK action a year on
The end of the Kabul evacuation on 28 August 2021 also ended two decades of UK military engagement in Afghanistan.
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USA US sails warships through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit
China, which views Taiwan as part of its national territory, said it tracked the movement of the ships.
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Nato Russia's 'advanced weapon' trials turning NATO's focus to the Arctic
Hypersonic missile testing and the emergence of new Russian bases in the High North has grabbed the attention of the alliance.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales leaves Portsmouth for drone and fighter jet drills
The carrier is headed to North America and the Caribbean to work alongside the US and Canada.