US shared intelligence before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
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Navy HMS Cutlass: Gibraltar's new patrol boat commissioned into fleet
The first of two new Gibraltar patrol boats has been commissioned into the Royal Navy fleet.
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Russia 'Fresher conversation' needed on defence spending, UK forces chief says
Defence Secretary reportedly wrote to Chancellor to warn the NATO spending target was in jeopardy but had received no reply.
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Navy First Sea Lord: A lot of work to do to tackle gender equality in Navy
Admiral Sir Ben Key acknowledged Royal Navy's shortcomings but pointed at improvements made in recent decades.
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Gurkhas Gurkhas passed fit to assume the Queen's Guard
The Gurkhas will take over the Queen's Guards as the Foot Guards prepare for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
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Ukraine Ukraine: What is the Azov Battalion?
The unit is made up of like-minded volunteers with a mission to protect the Donbas region from Russian invaders.
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News Tribute paid to 'charming' General Sir Geoffrey Howlett who has died aged 92
General Sir Geoffrey Howlett spent 40 years with the Paras and was the Chair of SSVC Trustees between 1990 and 1999.
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Exercises UK troops exercise with Finnish allies amid Russian threats
The UK Defence Secretary, who watched Exercise Arrow 22, says Britain would come to Finland's aid, if attacked.
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Diversity MOD sorry for 'non-white non-male' RAF pilot request for Top Gun premiere
The Ministry of Defence insists the comments have been taken out of context.
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News Offenders freed from UK's military jail without safeguard or supervision, inspectors warn
A new report found there had been "some improvements in public protection since the last inspection, but considerable gaps remained".
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Russia Russia continues its intensive focus on east Ukraine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday set out a new £300m support package for Kyiv's military as he saluted the resistance of Ukrainians.
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Falklands Falklands conflict: Memorial to crew of HMS Sheffield unveiled 40 years on
Twenty members of HMS Sheffield's crew lost their lives after the ship was hit by a missile on 4 May 1982.
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Sport Army Challenge Cup final: 4 Regiment RLC edge 1 Mercians in five-goal thriller
Aldershot Military Stadium hosted the 121st Army Major Units Challenge Cup Final.
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Nato Ukraine: Patriot missiles delivered to Slovakia as NATO builds eastern security
The missiles are not used offensively, but can be used to defend NATO states against enemy missiles.
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Technology ITEC: A look at world-leading military simulation training products
Weapons systems and virtual reality warfare were showcased at ExCeL London.
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Russia Ukraine: Has Russian army been stung by lack of Non-Commissioned Officers?
The Russian army has received criticism for the way in which it is structured, relying heavily on conscripts.