Armed Forces Bill passed in Parliament
The Armed Forces Act enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant in law for the first time.
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Army British Army Brigadier awarded CBE for services to military nursing
Brigadier Alison McCourt was given the award by Princes Charles at Windsor Castle.
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News Kent military base plan for processing migrants 'unworkable and unacceptable'
MP raises concerns in Commons over migrants plan for part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) site in Manston, Kent.
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Royals Duchess of Cornwall welcomes seriously-ill children and Welsh Guards for Christmas tree event
The youngsters and their families were also treated to a performance by the Band of the Welsh Guards at Clarence House.
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Land vehicles Ajax: 'Serious failings' found in beleaguered vehicle programme
A further review undertaken by a "senior legal figure" will be commissioned into the armoured vehicle project.
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Army Army dive team recovers fishing boat sunk by Storm Arwen
39 Engineer Regiment Dive Team retrieved the vessel from Lossiemouth harbour in Scotland.
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Wales MOD appoints first Welsh Language Champion
Welsh speaking Air Commodore Adrian Williams, the RAF's most senior officer in Wales, has been appointed to the role.
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Technology US Navy uses laser weapon to destroy floating target
The USS Portland successfully test-fired its laser weapon demonstrator at a floating target in the Gulf of Aden, the US Navy said.
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RAF RAF remembers Acting Sergeant Nathan Tiller after engineering technician's death
The RAF said he had been deployed in Cyprus in support of Operation Shader at the time of his death.
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Politics Stand-off ends over serious offences in military being tried in civilian courts
A concession in the Commons means the most serious offences will continue to be heard in military courts.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army captain passes halfway point of Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Scotland Extra 100 personnel available to support Scotland's jab rollout
Military vaccination support in the country has been welcomed by Nicola Sturgeon amid a wave of Omicron infections.
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Scotland COVID: Sturgeon to make 'full use' of military support for booster jab programme
Nicola Sturgeon has also outlined new measures being taken to tackle the new wave of Omicron cases to the Scottish Parliament.
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Sea vessels HMS Protector honours legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
The explorer sailed across 800 miles of ocean in a small boat, crossing the mountains of South Georgia to rescue his expedition party.
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Army Poll: Should the UK military wear bearskins?
The Ministry of Defence recently stated it has "no plans" to take a man-made fabric replacement forward.
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Boxing Army cruiserweight wins national boxing championship
There were four military boxers competing for national titles in London.