Royal Engineer begins world-first Atlantic row in memory of late grandfather
Jack Jarvis is rowing solo from mainland Europe to mainland North America, covering more than 4,500 nautical miles across nearly 100 days.
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Army France rejects UK soldiers or police officers patrolling Calais beaches
"We cannot accept, for example, that British police officers or soldiers patrol our coasts," the French Prime Minister said.
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Gurkhas Over 300 Gurkha recruits pass out at Catterick's Infantry Training Centre
The troops were inspected by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, in Catterick.
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Scotland Military called in to help with Storm Arwen aftermath in Scotland
Thousands of people are still without power in north Scotland after damage caused by the storm.
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Navy CSG21: First ship returns home to UK after seven months deployed
RFA Tidespring filled up ships with the equivalent of 23 Olympic-sized swimming pools of fuel - nearly 58 million litres in total.
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Forces Charities Army medic targets world record with 26-hour CPR charity challenge
Sergeant Alex Broadley will find out if she has set a world record in 11 weeks' time.
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Army Around 30 troops at Army Apache base test positive for drug traces
The Army is now awaiting the results of formal compulsory drugs tests for the personnel following initial finger swabs.
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Sea vessels CSG21 waves goodbye to Dutch ship HNLMS Evertsen
The Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group said HNLMS Evertsen has been an "integral part" of the huge deployment.
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Women Military chain of command to be removed from dealing with sexual complaints
The Defence Secretary said the military is "implementing bold changes" following a landmark inquiry into women in defence.
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Health and Fitness 'I feel lucky': HIV-positive Navy officer on 'momentous' defence policy changes
Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown said he asked himself "when am I going to die?" when diagnosed with HIV in 2019.
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Tri-Service HIV-positive diagnosis and treatment no longer a barrier to joining Armed Forces
Historically, the military has not permitted candidates to join who take regular medications, citing the "logistical burden".
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Mental Health The veteran-dog duo inspiring others struggling with civilian transition
Having struggled with PTSD himself, Barry Coase and four-legged friend Bella are helping veterans stand on their own two feet.
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Technology Could this new kit save military personnel from the extreme cold?
The current survival bag used by the UK and US often fails to protect personnel from hypothermia.
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Army Exclusive: Ranger Regiment selection process before taking on Special Forces roles
The newly formed Army regiment will pick soldiers from current battalions to operate in high-threat environments.
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Nato NATO's UK-led Allied Rapid Reaction Corps returns to Germany for warfighting drills
Exercise Steadfast Leda, NATO's biggest tactical-level exercise in 2021, launched last week with close to 4,000 participants across Europe.
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Tri-Service New Chief of the Defence Staff: What's on his agenda?
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has taken the reins from General Sir Nick Carter as head of the UK military.