RAF first as Atlas refuelled over South Atlantic
The air-to-air refuelling was conducted from an RAF Voyager flying from the Falkland Islands.
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Falklands Ballot opens for veterans' flight to Falkland Islands
The flight will see those chosen given the chance to be in the Falkland Islands over Remembrance weekend in November.
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Royal Marines Tarzan assault course is penultimate test for Royal Marines 323 Troop
The assault course saw recruits climb up a metal tower before completing a Commando slide and carrying on the course.
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Navy Royal Navy's Sea Lord title explained
On 10 August 1904, the term Sea Lord was coined by the Royal Navy – having previously used the Naval Lord title.
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Veterans HMS Sultan hosts sports day for blind veterans
The event is part of a summer camp run by Blind Veterans UK, the charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service personnel.
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Ukraine MOD: Russia is using controversial butterfly mines in Ukraine
They were widely used by Soviet forces in Afghanistan where they maimed large numbers of children who mistook them for toys.
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Russia Smoke cloud shows attack on Russian air base in Crimea, authorities say
Witnesses say they heard explosions near Saky Air Base in the annexed Crimean Peninsula, where one person reportedly died.
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The Queen Queen's official welcome to Balmoral held in private
The monarch has experienced mobility issues since the autumn of last year.
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Navy RNAS Culdrose pilots help engineer dismantle car engine to rescue kitten
Engineer Adam Hughes was driving home when he spotted the tiny cat trying to cross a busy road with an injured leg.
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Sport JJ Chalmers thanks Birmingham for 'special' Commonwealth Games
The former Royal Marine posted a thank-you message on Twitter and said the city "absolutely smashed" the games.
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China Taiwan begins live-fire military drills in show of readiness to China
China is using military drills to rehearse an invasion of the self-governing island democracy, Taiwan's foreign minister says.
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RAF In pictures: New Red Arrows pilots start training at RAF Scampton
Each of the pilots has previous fast jet experience, flying either Tornado, Typhoon or Harrier jets.
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USA US Navy successfully recovers F/A-18E Super Hornet from Mediterranean Sea
The jet was recovered from a depth of around 9,500ft using a remotely controlled vehicle.
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Sport In pictures: The best of military action from Commonwealth Games
More than 130 Armed Forces flag raisers were deployed across the venues to lead 280 medal presentations during the games.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Russia advances only 10km in Donbas region, MOD says
Russia has continued attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk and reinforced defences in Southern Ukraine.
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USA US pledges extra $1bn of arms to Ukraine
The pledge comes as analysts warn that Russian forces were moving to the southern port cities to prevent a Ukrainian counter-offensive.