Armed Forces recruitment figures show a 19% increase in people joining UK regular forces
That equates to 13,450 people joining Britain's regular Armed Forces in the past year
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Nato Formidable Shield 25 ends after month-long Nato missile defence drill in UK and Norway
Nine Nato nations took part, with aircraft, ships and personnel operating together to enhance interoperability
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Tri-Service Armed Forces know cyber is key to unlocking success on battlefield of the future
Lessons learned from the war in Ukraine have helped shape the Armed Forces' new digital targeting and electromagnetic warfare capabilities
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CSG25 RFA Tidespring's Merlin completes search and rescue training after leaving CSG25
The Tide-class tanker had recently left Carrier Strike Group 25 ahead of its passage through the Suez Canal
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Music Exclusive: Britney Spears tunes jam Nato aircraft during warfighting scenarios
A very specific playlist was prepared for Exercise Ramstein Flag to simulate an enemy interfering with communications
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Navy Sitrep: First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
HMS Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the Navy's strategy to modernise its ageing fleet
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Navy Royal Navy ship seizes 1,000kg of heroin in latest drugs bust in the Arabian Sea
The Type 23 frigate tracked the vessel before a team of Royal Marines boarded the ship, where they found the stash of drugs
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RAF Defence officials deny Japan has kicked up a storm over Tempest next-gen fighter
Sources had suggested Tokyo doubts the technologically advanced combat aircraft will meet its scheduled rollout date of 2035
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Army Proud to wear blue beret, says soldier returning from UN peacekeeping duties
BFBS Forces News asked personnel what it felt like to wear the historic blue beret to mark United Nations Peacekeepers Day
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Army Gearing up for the fight: How the modern infantry section is equipped for war
The British Army is constantly adapting to new threats, so find out here what the typical infanteer might carry into battle today
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Boxing Forces Fight Night: Air Force boxers lose to British Army on home turf at RAF Akrotiri
A brilliant night of action saw the Army competitors come out on top in Cyprus
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LGBTQ Veterans 'angry and disappointed' at low numbers of compensation payouts
Only 24 payouts have been made since the financial recognition scheme opened five months ago, despite more than 1,000 applications
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Army Coldstream Guards rehearse Trooping the Colour in 375th anniversary year
The Brigade Major's Review is a chance to ensure the troops and horses from the Household Division meet the required standard
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WWII Can you help? Plea for information on stolen First and Second World War medals
"These are incredibly important to me and my family, and I'm desperate to get them back," said Mr Howell
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RAF Red Arrows to kick off season at Midlands Air Festival after getting public display licence
It comes after the Red Arrows passed their annual assessment, known as the public display authority (PDA)
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Navy Royal Navy shadows Russian warships near UK in second mission this month
Royal Navy warships have shadowed Russian vessels in the Channel and off the Outer Hebrides