Defence minister clarifies reports about RAF's recruitment approach
The MOD has said "no-one is lowering standards" of the RAF's recruitment approach and "there has been no operational impact".
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon helps rescue rowers stranded in the Atlantic Ocean
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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
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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
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Weapons and Kit Did you know Royal Marines were not the first British personnel to wear a beret?
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Afghanistan Surprise reunion of veteran and Afghan interpreter, 10 years on
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Ukraine Who are the Chechen fighters and why are they feared in Ukraine?
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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
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