China's military firepower: An overview
China is considered the long-term, pacing threat to the West.
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King Charles King meets Afghan interpreters who helped UK forces during visit to Aberdeen
The monarch met Burhan Vesal, who worked as an interpreter with the British Army in the south of Afghanistan.
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China Government seeks law change to prevent UK military pilots training Chinese military
It comes after reports up to 30 former pilots are believed to have trained China's People's Liberation Army.
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Military Life Fancy five days in a sauna? Researchers think it could prevent fainting on parade
Just five days of training in the heat and taking hot baths could decrease the risks of fainting, a study has revealed.
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Politics Heappey says he'll quit if Government U-turns on defence spending
The Armed Forces Minister says the target of 3% of GDP by 2030 is still currently backed by the Government.
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Army Royal Lancers take over from Royal Dragoon Guards on NATO mission in Poland
The Lancers now start their six-month stint integrating with allied NATO forces in support of Baltic security.
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China British ex-military pilots warned not to threaten UK interests by training China’s army
The pilots are reported to have served across the British military and not just in the Royal Air Force.
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Ukraine Four die in Kyiv after Russian drone strikes, Ukraine says
It is the second Russian barrage in as many weeks, after months in which air attacks had become a rarity in Ukraine's capital.
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Veterans Johnny Mercer says Liz Truss laughed as she sacked him as veterans minister
Mr Mercer said in dismissing him, Ms Truss reneged on a promise veterans' affairs would not be downgraded under her Government.
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Russia Fireball engulfs apartment building as Russian jet crashes in Sea of Azov port
The blaze engulfed several floors of an apartment building and at least 15 apartments were affected, local authorities said.
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Sport Is Inter Services American Football on the way?
Armed Forces American Football players gathered for a tri-service training camp in Tidworth as hope grows for an Inter Services tournament.
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RAF Take a tour of the Red Arrows' iconic Hawk T1 jet
The Red Arrows' Hawk T1 is one of the most famous and loved aircraft in the world and we've been given a tour.
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Army Noise concerns see planning application for two Chinook simulators refused
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) had applied to have two purpose-built simulators installed at Merville Barracks in Colchester.
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Army British Army paratrooper dies in non-operational accident
Sergeant Dean Walton of 3rd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment died while off duty in Spain.
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RAF Watch: RAF goes to rescue of sailor on stricken yacht in stormy Atlantic seas
An RAF Atlas A400M and a Poseidon P8 helped save sailor after his yacht lost its mast at sea.
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WWII WWII-era 'ghost boat' discovered in drought-stricken California lake
How the 36ft landing craft boat that carried US troops during the Battle of Tarawa ended up in a Californian lake is a mystery.