Photo shows damage to helmet that saved Red 6 after bird strike
The helmet suffered cracks and chips after the Red Arrows jet's cockpit canopy was smashed during Rhyl Air Show.
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Iran US Navy claims Iran temporarily seized American sea drone
Iran's paramilitary Guard, which answers only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, did not acknowledge the incident.
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Russia PM pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev at a 'time of Putin's aggression in Ukraine'
The former Soviet Leader died at the age of 91 - inspiring an outpouring of tributes from world leaders.
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Cold War In pictures: Amazing items found in Devonport's secret Cold War bunker
Only Forces News' cameras have been allowed into the bunker so far - here's a look at some of the most amazing finds.
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Cold War Inside forgotten Cold War bunker untouched for over 45 years at Devonport Naval Base
The opening of the eerie bunker reveals the very real threat of a nuclear war a whole generation lived with.
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Cyprus Modernising RAF Akrotiri the 'big project' for British Forces Cyprus, outgoing commander says
In a wide-ranging interview, departing commander Major General Rob Thomson said developing and modernising RAF Akrotiri is a priority.
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RAF Red Arrows pilot praises teamwork after bird strike forced an emergency landing
The Red Arrows have said: "This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."
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Ukraine Ex-James Bond actor Daniel Craig calls for end of 'barbaric' cluster bombs used in Ukraine
The former 007 star said the weapons "are, to say the least, inaccurate, indiscriminate and unreliable".
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction
Defence sources have told Forces News that anchoring at the sheltered bay near Portsmouth will allow divers to assess the damaged shaft.
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History For sale! The £2m house with a Victorian fort in its back garden
Complete with gun emplacements in case of French attack, the Isle of Wight property is going for more than £2m.
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Ukraine Ukraine increases southern offensive as Russia reorganises, MOD says
It comes after the Ukrainian military started its long-awaited counter-offensive in the country's south.
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Ukraine Ukraine says long-anticipated southern offensive near Kherson has begun
Ukraine regularly voices its intention to retake its south, especially the city of Kherson – a key city due to its access to the sea.
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USA Dutch soldier shot in Indianapolis dies of his injuries
He was one of three Dutch soldiers – in the US for training exercises – wounded in the shooting on Saturday.
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Aircraft Red Arrows display halted at Wales air show after bird strike
The Red Arrows were "happy" to report that "the jet landed safely and the pilot is unhurt" after a bird hit Red 6 at Rhyl Air Show.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales returning to waters near Portsmouth after breaking down
The £3bn carrier broke down off the south coast after departing for training exercises in the US.
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USA Three off-duty Dutch special forces soldiers wounded in US shooting
The members of the elite Commando Corps were wounded near an Indianapolis hotel, according to the Dutch defence ministry.