RAF Akrotiri: The base in Cyprus supporting vital operations in the Middle East
Akrotiri's Typhoons deployed on Operation Shader have now been boosted with the recent arrival of six F-35B Lightnings from RAF Marham
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USA US assets in Middle East come into play as country launches combat ops against Iran
The US has amassed two carrier strike groups and a variety of fighter aircraft in the region in recent weeks
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Royals A tremendous honour: Charles makes his first visit to Armed Forces headquarters
The Deputy Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command hailed the monarch's visit to Northwood in northwest London
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USA Iran tensions: US amasses air and sea assets as embassy allows staff to leave Israel
The US is continuing to pour military hardware into the Middle East as tensions in the region remain high
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Royal Marines Royal Marines and Commando Helicopter Force show why the Arctic matters more than ever
The Arctic is no longer just a place for the Armed Forces to carry out their routine cold weather drills – it’s now a potential frontline
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Sport Top RAF squash players serve up an exciting end to annual championships
The best squash players in the RAF went head-to-head at the annual RAF Squash Championships in Wolverhampton
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RAF Defence Secretary orders investigation into alleged use of RAF bases by Epstein
The inquiry follows concerns raised by former prime minister Gordon Brown about Epstein' use of the bases to meet Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Army King sets Shahed lookalike in his sights as he practises air defence with the Royal Artillery
It was his first visit to 7th Air Defence Group at Thorney Island in his role as Captain General of the Royal Regiment of Artillery
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Ukraine Ukrainian drone firm attacked by Russia – so it opens a factory in the UK instead
Ukrspecsystems is one of the country's largest manufacturers of uncrewed aerial vehicles, including the advanced Shark-M
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Sport An historic event: First-ever RAF darts championship announced for May
RAF Cosford will host the first ever event
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Politics UK could fend off Russia but war with China would be different story, analysts warn
The International Institute for Strategic Studies says the UK has highly trained people, but gaps in logistics and readiness would hit home
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USA Former US F-35 instructor accused of providing tactical training to Chinese military
US prosecutors say the case raises serious national security concerns
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Army Red on, Green, Go! Paras jump into DZ in Brittany alongside their French counterparts
The jump is part of Exercise Orion, a joint British-French wargame which simulates support for a Nato ally tackling an insurgency
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Politics Military may be forced to choose between defending Ukraine or the High North, MP says
Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty floated the idea due to the size of the British Army, which currently stands at around 74,000
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Rugby Union Army men earn thumping win over Rams, as Army women prevail over Irish Defence Force
The British Army's men's and women's rugby teams have been in action as build-up for the 2026 Inter Service Championships is in full swing
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Nuclear Russian missile defences could neutralise Navy's nuclear deterrent, experts warn
A report says the multi-layered ballistic missile defence network around the Russian capital could compromise the UK's nuclear deterrence