Polar Preet: 'Big milestone' hit after reaching final 60 nautical miles to South Pole
Captain Chandi is nearing the end of her 28-day attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Army Watch: Footage of Queen's Guard colliding with child
The footage which has had over 1.2 million views on TikTok has prompted arguments over whether the soldier or the parents were to blame.
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Royals Queen Mother's naps 'not disturbed' due to RAF no-fly zone
HM The Queen Mother would routinely spend three weeks at Castle of Mey, it is understood, and would often have a nap around midday.
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Afghanistan No 'true understanding' of Afghanistan politics, former military chief says
General Sir Nick Carter says the West must engage with the Taliban to help get aid to the Afghan population.
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Russia Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine tensions
A Russian troop presence near the border with Ukraine has sparked political condemnation and fear of an invasion.
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USA Reports US aircraft carrier remaining in Mediterranean amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
US outlets suggest USS Harry S Truman and her carrier strike group will hold off on original plans, maintaining a presence to reassure Euro ...
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Technology Defence giant BAE Systems to hire record number of apprentices and graduates
The engineering firm that supplies equipment to all three services will enable a surge of applicants to work on future military programmes ...
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Afghanistan Gordon Brown: West 'sleepwalking' into historic Afghanistan crisis
The former Prime Minister says a lack of action could foster "anti-western resentment" as economic forecasts for the country raise alarm.
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Arctic/Antarctic Protector and penguins: Navy research ship in cutting-edge climate research
Experts from the UK and US are studying penguin colonies in the South Sandwich Islands.
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Iran Talks on Iran's nuclear programme resume in Vienna
Iran is insisting that the United States and its allies promise to allow it to export its crude oil.
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Russia Putin says he will consider options if West does not meet his NATO security demands
The Russian President has urged NATO not to admit Ukraine to its membership.
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Gibraltar Operation Tracer: The plan to bury six men alive inside The Rock of Gibraltar
Rumour had it a secret sealed-off chamber had been prepared to leave behind six servicemen – Forces News got to take a look inside.
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Army MOD investigating deaths of two soldiers found on Salisbury Plain bases
The MOD confirmed the deaths of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck at Larkhill and Lance Corporal of Horse Michael Miah at Bulford.
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Tri-Service What do military personnel do on Christmas Day?
The military doesn't stop during the festive period – but what does an Armed Forces Christmas look like?
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Tri-Service Defence chiefs' Christmas messages: Watch them all here
The Chief of the Defence Staff, plus the heads of the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF have thanked personnel for their service in 2021.
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Arctic/Antarctic Icebreaker HMS Protector makes Royal Navy history with polar expeditions
The Royal Navy's only icebreaker makes history as she continues her work supporting scientists from around the world.