Taiwan begins live-fire military drills in show of readiness to China
China is using military drills to rehearse an invasion of the self-governing island democracy, Taiwan's foreign minister says.
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RAF In pictures: New Red Arrows pilots start training at RAF Scampton
Each of the pilots has previous fast jet experience, flying either Tornado, Typhoon or Harrier jets.
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USA US Navy successfully recovers F/A-18E Super Hornet from Mediterranean Sea
The jet was recovered from a depth of around 9,500ft using a remotely controlled vehicle.
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Sport In pictures: The best of military action from Commonwealth Games
More than 130 Armed Forces flag raisers were deployed across the venues to lead 280 medal presentations during the games.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Russia advances only 10km in Donbas region, MOD says
Russia has continued attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk and reinforced defences in Southern Ukraine.
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USA US pledges extra $1bn of arms to Ukraine
The pledge comes as analysts warn that Russian forces were moving to the southern port cities to prevent a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
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The Queen British Army mascots pose for special Platinum Jubilee photo
The mascots travelled to Edinburgh from all parts of the UK for the image, which was kept secret for months.
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News Giant Chinook beach sculpture reminds people to be careful on MOD land
The helicopter artwork was created at Saunton Sands in Devon, which is beside the military’s Braunton Burrows Training Estate.
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Aircraft How do allied forces tackle refuelling in the skies?
Aerial refuelling is one of the most demanding and high-stakes operations in the sky, that allows aircraft to remain in the air for longer.
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Ukraine Injured Ukrainian military personnel prepare for the Warrior Games in Brighton
"We can show the world Ukraine is unstoppable and unbreakable", said National Guard of Ukraine Major Yerhen Zhar.
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WWII Italian soldiers blow up live WW2 bomb exposed by dried-up river Po
Italy has been facing a severe drought, which led to the water levels in the Po dropping and exposing the bomb.
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USA Is Kargo UAV solution to resupplying troops and preventing loss of life?
Aerospace company Kaman states that the Kargo UAV self-deploys beyond 500 nautical miles and carries up to 800lbs of payload.
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Ukraine Is Russia trying to scare west into believing nuclear disaster could happen in Ukraine?
A prominent think tank believes Putin's forces are using a nuclear power plant to 'degrade western will' to provide support.
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RAF Jamaican-born RAF war veteran Albert Jarrett dies aged 98
The former airman recently took part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
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News Family and friends attend memorial service for RAF gunner Corrie McKeague
The airman vanished in 2016 while on a night out in Bury St Edmunds.
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RAF RAF acknowledges 'challenges with training pipeline' as fast jet backlog revealed
A spokesperson said the service has "sufficient aircrew to meet our operational commitments".