Who are the Chechen fighters and why are they feared in Ukraine?
The legend of Chechen warriors stretches back nearly 200 years.
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RAF Head of RAF recruitment 'unashamed' of diversity policy
Recruitment policies could see ethnic minorities and women prioritised for roles over white men in order to meet targets.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia losing tanks due to explosive armour failure, MOD says
When used correctly, Explosive Reactive Armour decreases the effectiveness of missiles fired before they strike a tank.
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History Echoes of History: Full body gas mask used to protect babies in WW2
Roger Pickett showed Forces News his collection at this year's Echoes of History show.
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Afghanistan Escape from Kabul: The military race to evacuate Afghanistan
An in-depth look at what happened when the Taliban took the Afghan capital of Kabul one year ago.
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Royal Marines How to roll up shirt sleeves – the Royal Marines way
Royal Marines wear their sleeves rolled up and here's how they do it.
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Afghanistan Army veteran's phone call saved the life of Afghan soldier and his family
As Kabul fell, UK soldiers received messages from interpreters they worked with and ANA soldiers they mentored.
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Russia Russian Black Sea Fleet 'hiding from a Ukrainian navy that doesn't exist'
Lieutenant General (retired) Ben Hodges says Russia's Black Sea Fleet is becoming "almost a non-factor" in the war with Ukraine.
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Navy Navy ship on course for new record after surveying area the size of Portugal in four weeks
HMS Scott is on course to break her own survey record during her 15-month Atlantic deployment.
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Land vehicles Echoes of History: Meet the enthusiasts collecting military vehicles
The show was created 14 years ago by a husband and wife moved by the number of troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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USA Intercontinental ballistic missile launched by US in live test
The missile was fired during operational testing in California.
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RAF UK claims Russian military aircraft conducted 'unsafe close pass' of RAF jet
The incident happened in international airspace, a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said.
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Navy Truss vows to continue Navy's presence tackling Channel crossings
The PM candidate said she will "absolutely" look to maintain the military's presence following suggestions the scheme could end.
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USA What is the US Army's Delta Force?
The US Army's cream of the crop specialise in counterterrorism and hostage rescues.
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Sport Army sailing team take on non-stop race around Britain and Ireland
The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland race, held every four years, is the longest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's programme.
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Politics No military wages rise in line with inflation under Labour amid cost of living crisis, Starmer suggests
Sir Keir said the Labour Party would instead tackle energy prices "at root and not allow the prices to go up at all".