Government defeated in Lords vote over part of its Armed Forces Bill
Peers have backed proposals to have murder, manslaughter, rape and sexual offences tried outside of a court martial.
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Navy Special forces operator not neglected by superiors before suicide, coroner finds
There were "missed opportunities" to reassess the risk Corporal Alexander Tostevin posed to himself, it was found.
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Scotland Military vehicle crash: two seriously injured
Two men – aged 33 and 21 – were taken to Forth Valley Hospital for treatment.
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News Red Arrows' new faces: Meet the RAF team's latest arrivals for 2022
Three new team members will join the Royal Air Force aerobatic display team for the 58th season in Red Arrows history.
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Rugby League Royal Marines veteran shot in chest by Taliban rejoins RFL's full-time referees panel
Former Royal Marine commando Jack Smith was hit by a Taliban sniper while serving in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Food Watch: Which NATO country has the best ration packs? Soldiers take the taste test
Troops from Estonia, Denmark and the UK swapped ration packs and compared each nation's MREs (meals ready to eat).
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WWI Transport police in social media plea after WWI medals found at station
British Transport Police are asking the public to share an image of medals awarded to Second Lieutenant F. Crossley.
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Afghanistan 'Technical issues' hit online Afghan relocation applications system
The Government says it is aware of the issue affecting the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy forms.
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China China accuses US of 'stirring up trouble' after US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait
The US Navy said the ship's passage through the Taiwan Strait demonstrated "the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific".
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Tri-Service How many personnel are serving in the UK military?
A closer look at the UK Armed Forces' strength and the personnel who make up the services.
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Army Women in Defence Awards 2021: Six nominations for the Army
The awards look to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women across the defence sector.
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Army Katrice Lee: Father returns to where missing toddler disappeared almost 40 years ago
Katrice was two years old when she was last seen on 28 November 1981 in a NAAFI supermarket at Schloss Neuhaus, near Paderborn.
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Veterans Mark Ormrod: Veteran amputee gets freedom of Plymouth
The former Royal Marine lost three limbs after an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2007, but has since taken on numerous fundraising challenges.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth: Italian jets operate from carrier's flight deck
Italy has become the first European NATO ally to operate fighter jets from the carrier's flight deck.
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Football Forces Sport Podcast: Nick De-Long looks back on his successful reign as UKAF football head coach
The former UK Armed Forces boss was the latest guest on the Forces Sport Podcast.
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Army Army's annual cost of employing infantry soldier increases four years in a row
The figures for March 2021 show the annual cost of employing an infantry soldier was £47,352 – compared to £41,673 in 2017.