Cyprus 'critical' to global security, UK Deputy Commander says
Lieutenant General Thomas Copinger-Symes, the Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command, told Forces News Cyprus is "absolutely essential".
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Ukraine British troops train Ukrainian forces to operate heavy weaponry
Some of the Ukrainian troops came to train in the UK straight from the frontline of the conflict in their country.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Everything you need to know about Snake Island
The island, located in the Black Sea, has become a talisman of Ukrainian defence.
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Nato PM commits to raising UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by end of decade
Boris Johnson said the "cost of freedom" is "always worth paying".
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Army General Sir Patrick Sanders – who is the head of the British Army?
A look at General Sir Patrick Sanders' military career in detail.
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Nato UK military experts deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina to counter Russian influence
Boris Johnson said the Western Balkans cannot be allowed to "become another playground for Putin's pernicious pursuits".
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Army MPs would vote to reverse Army troops cut plan, former defence minister says
The Defence Select Committee Chair wants to see a vote on proposals to cut 9,500 personnel.
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Ukraine Russian forces withdraw from Ukraine's Snake Island
The Black Sea island gained almost mythical status as a talisman of Ukrainian defence earlier on in Russia's invasion.
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Ukraine 144 Ukrainian soldiers released in biggest prisoner exchange of conflict, officials say
The release includes 95 troops who defended Mariupol's steelworkers, officials have said.
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News Captain Tom Foundation faces Charity Commission inquiry
The watchdog has identified concerns about the management of the organisation and its independence from the WWII veteran's family.
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Ukraine UK promises extra £1bn Ukraine military aid for offensive operations
Advanced air defence systems, drones and electronic warfare equipment will feature in a 77% increase on British funding so far.
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Ukraine Odessa is ready to fight, says former marine reporting in Ukraine
The strategic port city in the south of Ukraine continues to hold out against Russian attacks.
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News Unarmed mother shot by soldier in 'unjustified' circumstances, coroner says
Kathleen Thompson, a 47-year-old housewife, was killed by a bullet to the chest in Londonderry on 6 November 1971, an inquest heard.
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Navy History made as women command all four of Royal Navy's major training bases
Captain Jo Deakin has taken command of HMS Sultan – the centre's first female commanding officer.
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Aircraft Two more US F-35 squadrons heading to UK as Biden boosts Europe presence
The president announced a number of US reinforcements to Europe at the NATO summit in Madrid.
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Ukraine Ukraine: What is the NASAMS air defence system?
The weapons system is the same one used to defend the White House and Capitol Building in the US.