Government defeat as peers back calls for military rape cases in civilian courts
The calls are for serious offences involving military personnel, such as murder and rape, to be tried in civilian courts.
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Tri-Service Admiral Sir Tony Radakin addresses security threats in a 'pivotal time' for defence
In his first Chief of the Defence Staff speech, he shared the department's future with the UK's leading defence and security think tank.
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Aircraft Crashed British F-35B recovered from Mediterranean Sea
The Lightning aircraft, worth about £88.8m, was deployed on the Carrier Strike Group 21 mission when it ditched into the sea
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Sea vessels Fifty shades: Why are Royal Navy ships painted grey?
Whether it is an aircraft carrier or support ship, all Royal Navy ships are painted grey.
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Veterans Pub shed of the year: A look inside veteran's mancave with a taste of HMS Ark Royal
Forces News took a look inside 'Weety's Bar', the award-winning garden getaway.
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Women Royal Navy focuses on women as it increases training capacity at HMS Raleigh
Currently, one in six sailors passing out of HMS Raleigh is a woman, with the Navy looking to reach 25% female representation by 2025.
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Russia Ukraine ridicules Russia by tweeting headache meme amid invasion concerns
The tweet using a popular meme template has gone viral and comes amid talks over concerns of a potential Russian threat into Ukraine.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Allies left behind as home working added to 'dysfunctional' chaos, whistleblower says
A former Government desk officer says he was the only person monitoring a special cases inbox one afternoon.
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Politics Army veteran MP rues 'missed opportunity' as Commons rejects visa fees amendment
House of Commons voted against an amendment to waive £2,389 visa application fee for foreign and Commonwealth service personnel.
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WWII How a chance 74-year-old discovery led to WW2 RAF sergeant's remembrance
An ID bracelet was spotted in the soil by a girl who was watering the flowers that now grow in the ash pit on the site of his murder.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'I haven't seen any sign of another person for 14 days'
The Army captain, sponsored by BFBS, is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Sport Royal Navy Sports Awards 2021: The winners
The Navy celebrated its sporting achievements at Lord's Cricket Ground.
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Rugby League Challenge Cup Draw: Army handed tough Super League tests
The British Army women's rugby league team will take on current holders St. Helens in the group stage of the Challenge Cup.
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Sea vessels Festive spirit on HMS Queen Elizabeth as she heads home for Christmas
The Carrier Strike Group 21 is in the final stages of its maiden deployment, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Football England's finest disabled footballers teach military valuable lessons
RAF Shawbury got to grips with blind football and the powerchair game during a visit from the FA elite.
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Afghanistan 'Not the soldiers' fault': Troops uncomfortable in office role, Op Pitting whistleblower says
An account from a former Government worker described how understandable mistakes from troops in London may have cost Afghan lives.