Homeward-bound UK Carrier Strike Group leaves Pacific
The CSG21 deployment has now passed the midway point, with a stop in India up next before heading to the Gulf for exercises.
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Rugby Union Remembrance Rugby Union 2021: How to watch LIVE!
The traditional Remembrance match of UK Armed Forces v Rugby For Heroes will be LIVE on the Forces News Facebook page.
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RAF RAF submarine hunter named after hero WW1 pilot who 'taught them a lesson'
The RAF's seventh P-8A Poseidon has been named in honour of Canadian pilot Major William Barker, who was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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World AUKUS: UK defence minister denies 'conspiracy of silence'
France was left "absolutely furious" over a cancelled submarine deal, but Baroness Goldie insisted "business continues" with the country.
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Iraq Iraq abuse inquiries close with no prosecutions
Ben Wallace said the Service Police Legacy Investigations had assessed 1,291 allegations since July 2017.
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Navy Housing development named after fallen Royal Marine
The affordable rent housing development in Crawley – six maisonettes and three flats – has been named Scott Summers Court.
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Women 'Shocking' rise in rape and sexual assault claims made by girls under 18 in military
Since 2015, 41 complaints have been made by girls aged 16 and 17 serving in the Armed Forces.
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Football 'A massive game for us!': UKAF prepare for tough Irish test
Team captain Chief Petty Officer Danny Kerr and head coach Flight Sergeant Dyfan Pierce were speaking ahead of the grudge match.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces pay rise: Who is getting an increase and how much?
The boost will be implemented from next month's pay packet and will be back backdated to 1 April 2021.
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Veterans Downing Street: 'Tragic' Dennis Hutchings case shows system 'no longer working'
Dennis Hutchings died in Belfast on Monday at the age of 80 after contracting COVID-19 while on trial over a shooting during the Troubles.
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Veterans Dennis Hutchings: Northern Ireland PPS defends decision to bring Army veteran to trial
The death of Dennis Hutchings, 80, has led to unionist politicians raising concerns the case against him had been allowed to proceed.
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Veterans Dennis Hutchings: Veteran on trial over Troubles shooting dies, aged 80
The former soldier, 80, had been taken to hospital in Belfast after being diagnosed with coronavirus.
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Weapons and Kit The RAF's 'go-to weapon': What is the Paveway IV bomb?
Since 2008, the RAF has used the guided bomb on operations in Libya and against the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
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Navy HMS Kent departs Chattogram base after being 'delighted' by Bangladesh visit
Part of the visit was to celebrate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence and the ship spent a number of days in Chattogram.
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China UK 'closely monitoring' reports of Chinese nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test
The Financial Times newspaper reported that China's military launched a hypersonic glide vehicle.
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USA Colin Powell: Former US Secretary of State and retired general dies
Gen Powell reached the four-star rank of general in his military career which finished in 1993.