Pre-dawn VE Day 80 rehearsal puts Armed Forces personnel in the spotlight
Hundreds of personnel from all three services along with representatives from the Commonwealth marched through London before the sun came up
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VE Day 80 Ukrainian soldiers on Interflex to take their place in VE Day 80 parade in London
The Defence Secretary says it's fitting that Ukrainian forces currently fighting on the frontline of freedom are represented at the event
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VE Day 80 Forces put best foot forward as personnel prepare at Pirbright for VE Day 80 parade
Around 1,000 military personnel from across all three services have been taking part in final rehearsals at Army Training Centre Pirbright
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VE Day 80 Queen felt VE Day 1945 was 'one of the most memorable nights' of her life
The Queen, accompanied by her sister and a group of Guards officers, said they were "swept along on a tide of happiness and relief".
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CSG25 HMS Dauntless completes air defence exercise during Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment
An F-35B Lightning fighter jet has flown past HMS Dauntless after she finished an air defence exercise in the Mediterranean
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Opinion Why VE Day 80 is far more than just another date in the commemorative calendar
We must change the way we commemorate the past so it remains relevant, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's boss has said
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RAF Fill her up: RAF's Wedgetail fleet to benefit from link-up with USAF KC-46 tanker
The RAF, RAAF and USAF worked together to see an Australian E-7A refuelled by a foreign tanker for the very first time
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Veterans Victoria and George Cross holders meet King and Queen at Windsor Castle
In St George’s Hall, the King and Queen, along with the Prince of Wales, were flanked by some of the bravest men you could hope to meet
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RAF To protect and serve: RAF's new StormShroud drones to support F-35s and Typhoons
The new UK-made drone draws on the lessons learned in Ukraine and is designed to jam enemy radar while supporting aerial combat operations
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Army Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment passes make-or-break annual inspection
The Major General's Inspection takes place each spring in Hyde Park, assessing whether the regiment is fit to take on its ceremonial duties
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Rugby Union Army v Navy: Royal Navy women prepare to face 'talented' Army team
The Royal Navy women's rugby team speaks to BFBS Sport ahead of the much anticipated Army v Navy game at Allianz Stadium
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Army Exclusive: Army eyes volunteer force for ceremonial roles like Trooping the Colour
Senior figures are understood to be concerned about the long-term impact of staffing shortfalls in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
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Ukraine Six hundred North Korean troops killed in Russia's war, says South Korean intelligence
Seoul claims that hundreds of North Koreans have died fighting for Russia
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RAF WWII veteran returns to flightline as crews prepare for VE Day 80 flypast
RAF veteran Dennis Bishop tours aircraft at Brize Norton as personnel prepare to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
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VE Day 80 A splendid occasion: Veterans describe how it felt to celebrate VE Day in 1945
From street parties to dancing, veterans recall their joy after learning Nazi Germany had surrendered and the fighting in Europe was over.
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USA USAF F-16s fly in to UK to test their combat readiness during Exercise Combat Archer
555th Fighter Squadron, which is based at Aviano, honed its skills in loading and launching live ammunition in realistic combat scenarios