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.
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Rugby Union British Army hosts UK Super Sevens Series final round
The event was held in Aldershot to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
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Estonia British military presence in Estonia to be bolstered
Boris Johnson will use a NATO summit in Madrid to expand Britain's headquarters in Estonia.
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Ukraine Invasion of Ukraine may ultimately cost Russia access to Baltic Sea
Ukrainian forces are scoring notable successes targeting Russian naval assets in the Black Sea using weapons like the Harpoon.
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Army Current Army a fraction of size it needs to be, retired general says
The Defence Secretary has reportedly asked the Prime Minister to raise the budget by 20% a year to meet shortfalls in military capabilities.
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Royal Marines Closure of two key Plymouth military sites pushed back
RM Stonehouse and the Royal Citadel are not due to close until 2029 and 2035 respectively.
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Ukraine Defence Secretary: Real danger Putin could lash out against Europe
Ben Wallace has said investment in defence spending must "continue to grow" to counter the threat of a resurgent Russia.
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The Queen Queen attends Armed Forces act of loyalty parade in Edinburgh
The ceremony paid tribute to the monarch's role as head of the UK Armed Forces.
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Politics Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as NATO leaders gather
A senior source said the Government could be forced to abandon a commitment to increase the defence budget by 0.5% above inflation.
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Weapons and Kit The sea-skimming 526kg harpoon missile explained
A brief guide to the key features of the Harpoon.
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Army Army chief: This is our 1937 moment and we must act swiftly to stop war
Britain must be prepared to act rapidly to prevent the spread of war in Europe, the head of the Army has said.