The five arms of the Royal Navy explained
The arms of the Royal Navy work together to protect the nation's interests at sea, on land, and in the air.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Where is Russia's Navy and what is it doing?
A small and limited Ukrainian naval force has raised questions over the absence of Russian vessels on the coastline.
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Nuclear Analysis: Threat of nuclear attack never higher and could kill five billion
In his own words, Hamish de Bretton Gordon explains why the threat of nuclear attack or accident has rarely been higher.
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon helps rescue rowers stranded in the Atlantic Ocean
This was the first time the RAF has dispatched a Poseidon P8 aircraft to be used for UK search and rescue.
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Russia Russia deploys warplanes armed with hypersonic missiles to Baltic territory
The Russian Defense Ministry said the warplanes carrying the missiles will be put on round-the-clock alert.
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Navy Navy remembers 'huge character' CPO Graham 'Sid' Street following his death at 58
The rugby enthusiast and underwater warfare specialist was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2017.
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Ukraine Russian defeat 'inevitable', US veteran commander says
Moscow is betting against the West fulfilling defence supply promises to Ukraine, a retired lieutenant general explains.
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RAF RAF Typhoon jets arrive in Australia for major multi-national exercise
A Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker from RAF Brize Norton and support elements also arrived to participate in PitchBlack22.
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Weapons and Kit Did you know Royal Marines were not the first British personnel to wear a beret?
Royal Tank Corps General Sir Hugh Elles recommended the adoption of a headdress similar in form to that worn by French troops.
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Afghanistan Surprise reunion of veteran and Afghan interpreter, 10 years on
Veteran John Carson was put in touch with Kouchai after he volunteered to offer support to Afghan families moving into his area.
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Ukraine Who are the Chechen fighters and why are they feared in Ukraine?
The legend of Chechen warriors stretches back nearly 200 years.
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RAF Head of RAF recruitment 'unashamed' of diversity policy
Recruitment policies could see ethnic minorities and women prioritised for roles over white men in order to meet targets.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia losing tanks due to explosive armour failure, MOD says
When used correctly, Explosive Reactive Armour decreases the effectiveness of missiles fired before they strike a tank.
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History Echoes of History: Full body gas mask used to protect babies in WW2
Roger Pickett showed Forces News his collection at this year's Echoes of History show.
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Afghanistan Escape from Kabul: The military race to evacuate Afghanistan
An in-depth look at what happened when the Taliban took the Afghan capital of Kabul one year ago.
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Royal Marines How to roll up shirt sleeves – the Royal Marines way
Royal Marines wear their sleeves rolled up and here's how they do it.