UK intends to have 'much more persistent presence' in Indo-Pacific region
The Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group said the Integrated Review "highlighted... the UK's intent to tilt" to the Indo-Pacific.
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RAF In pictures: Red Arrows wow crowds in Abu Dhabi before 'world's greatest show' in Dubai
The RAF aerobatic team marked 50 years of the United Arab Emirates before soaring above 'the world’s greatest show' in Dubai.
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Technology Underground robot triathlon reshaping US military's 'first-in' approach
Experimental teams competed for millions in prize money as defence pushes for technology to enter danger zones first.
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Sport Forces Squash players stake claim for service team spot
A match against Shropshire Squash Club provided an opportunity for new and returning players to make an impression.
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Navy Amazing photos as RFA Tidespring toasts crossing the equator
As part of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) fleet, Tidespring delivers worldwide logistic and operational support to Royal Navy operations.
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News Carrier Strike Group trains with Singapore's military in South China Sea
It comes ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth's visit to Singapore on Monday.
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China Taiwan firmly rejects China's calls for reunification
It comes amid heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
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Navy Royal Navy sailors to get polar training from Canadian Coast Guard
The Navy said its personnel will learn more about navigating icy waters and breaking ice sheets.
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China Taiwan must reunify peacefully with China, President Xi says
Xi Jinping's comments come just days after Taiwan reported scores of Chinese aircraft in its airspace.
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Afghanistan 'Daunting and shocking': Troops deployed on Operation Pitting reflect on Afghanistan evacuation
Forces News spoke to several personnel deployed to Kabul Airport to assist with the UK's evacuation of Afghanistan.
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Navy Families back on quayside for traditional homecoming as HMS Brocklesby returns
Since March last year, COVID-19 restrictions have prevented the usual welcomes for families separated for months at a time.
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Army Ex Cambrian Patrol: Army's Gruelling Challenge Returns
On average, only 5% of patrols taking part in Exercise Cambrian Patrol achieve the top award, with a third failing to finish.
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World Belize's new military band is tuning up – with help of Grenadier Guards
About 30 Army musicians are in the Central American country to help form and rehearse a Belize military band.
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Navy Surf's up: HMS Shoreham crew make the most out of weather delay
Crew of minehunter HMS Shoreham took to the waves in Portugal as they waited to resume their homeward-bound journey.
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USA USS Connecticut: US Attack Submarine Hits Object In Indo-Pacific
The incident, which happened in international waters, will be investigated, the US Pacific Fleet said.
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Tri-Service 'Speech without offence': MOD releases guide for inclusive language
The Ministry of Defence says the 2021 terminology document is not 'political correctness gone mad' or an attempt to police language.