Britain's grandest base? The Commando Gunners' castle on the hill
Forces News were welcomed into 'The Citadel' in Plymouth as the Commando Gunners celebrate 60 years.
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News Watch: Red Arrows take to Greek skies for pre-season practice
Cockpit footage has revealed the return of the 'Detonator' move for the 2022 season.
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Tennis Forces Sport Podcast: UK Armed Forces' number one tennis star
UK Armed Forces and Army ladies’ tennis number one, Chloe Pike, has been chatting to Julian Evans about her passion for her sport.
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Mental Health Mental health training helps personnel be best version of themselves, Veterans Minister says
Leo Docherty has visited the Army Training Centre in Pirbright to mark the start of mental health awareness week.
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The Queen Queen will not attend State Opening of Parliament, Buckingham Palace says
Prince Charles' will read the Queen's Speech on Her Majesty's behalf.
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Army Outgoing Army chief 'not comfortable' with cuts to troop numbers
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith told Soldier Magazine the target size of 73,000 is "too small".
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Navy £2bn-plus to boost next phase of Dreadnought submarine programme
HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s as first of a new generation of nuclear deterrent.
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Russia Russia's parade shows 'shiny' uniforms but 'not reflective of ability to fight'
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.
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Cricket Army cricket holds women's taster tournament
An Inter Corps tournament in Aldershot gave novices and returning players a chance to compete.
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Royals Prince Edward takes salute at Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association parade
The Earl of Wessex honoured the fallen at the annual parade and service, held in person for the first time since 2019.
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Politics Defence Secretary says Putin 'mirroring fascism and tyranny' of WW2
Ben Wallace spoke at the National Army Museum on the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow.
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Russia Putin says Russian offensive in Ukraine 'response to Western policies'
The Russian President said the campaign in Ukraine was a timely and necessary move to ward off potential aggression.
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Boxing Army boxing final: How to watch 3 PARA v 1st Fusiliers LIVE
The 2022 final will be shown on the Forces News Facebook page.
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Football How to watch 2022 RAF Cup final LIVE
The match between RAF Cosford and RAF Marham will be shown on the Forces News Facebook page.
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Ukraine What is Russia's Victory Day and could it affect the war in Ukraine?
The 9 May marks Russia's victory over Nazi Germany and is celebrated every year.
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Mental Health British Army corporal taking on 185km hike to raise awareness on mental health
Natalya Platonova will complete the walk with a medicine ball to signify the "invisible burden" of mental health.