Defence Secretary not optimistic Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped
Ben Wallace is preparing to meet his counterpart in Moscow to discuss the threat to Ukraine.
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Russia Calls from Eastern Europe suggest 'words only' cannot repel Russia
Estonia's Deputy Chief of Defence fears Moscow isn't heeding NATO warnings not to invade Ukraine.
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Nato NATO missions: Where is the alliance operating?
The military organisation comprises 30 member states and conducts security operations around the world.
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Navy Tonga tsunami: Royal Navy ship delivers aid
HMS Spey remains in Tongan waters, ready to help where needed in the coming days.
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WWI RBL's Albert Hall poppies gift sparks veteran's war memories
Frank England, who served in the Second World War, said the memorabilia box, given to care home, was "so special".
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History Lifesaving private's 1857 Victoria Cross medals group sells at auction
The group of six medals had not been sold on the open market for more than 100 years and sold for £40,000 above top estimate.
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Navy New state-of-the-art training boats for the first time in more than half a century
Eight sleek grey, futuristic-looking jet-powered boats will replace the old blue-and-white boats, active since the 1960s.
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WWII D-Day veteran revisits Windsor Castle – 80 years after his military career started there
Bernard 'Barney' Cresswell visited the castle for the first time since he was part of the garrison guarding it during the Second World War.
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Army History Birth certificate of WWI tank rediscovered and up for auction
The only known and recently discovered blueprint of a First World War British Mark 1 tank is to go under the hammer.
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Afghanistan Afghan interpreters now facing passport issues after Taliban turmoil
Some of those who helped British forces have a new dilemma, after months spent trapped in their home country.
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Afghanistan Operation Pitting: Defence questioned on Afghan evacuation process
The Foreign Affairs Committee have quizzed military chiefs on how the mission was run behind the scenes of Kabul.
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Russia Warning Russian operatives may already be in Ukraine ahead of potential invasion
The Defence Secretary said there were individuals already in Ukraine "linked to the Russian state in ways that are not conventional".
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Politics PM: UK would look to be part of any new NATO deployments if Russia invades Ukraine
It comes after a number of NATO nations increased deployments along the alliance's eastern flank amid increasing tensions with Russia.
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Scotland Why does Burns Night matter to the military?
Burns Night is held annually on 25 January, but what is it and why does it matter to the Armed Forces?
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Arctic/Antarctic Penguin parade welcomes Royal Navy icebreaker back to the Antarctic
HMS Protector is on a mission to support international research into wildlife, the changing climate and the shifting waters of Antarctica.
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Aircraft In pictures: Apache AH-64E, world's most advanced attack helicopter
The new aircraft is described as being faster, deadlier and more connected to the modern battlefield.