Gurkha veterans stage hunger strike in campaign for equal pension rights
They are campaigning for equality because Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 are not eligible for a UK Armed Forces pension.
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Sea vessels Sailors Return To Modernised Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan After Refit
Improvements have been made to the ship's communications systems, safety equipment, living quarters and galleys.
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News COVID: UK Military Eligible To Test Daily Instead Of Isolating If 'Pinged'
Personnel will be able to take daily COVID-19 tests rather than self-isolating if they come into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
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Navy UK Carrier Strike Group Completes Biggest Vertical Replenishment 'In Living Memory'
The 25 tonnes of supplies, which included F-35B spares and two tonnes of mail, were distributed to multiple Royal Navy and partner ships.
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RAF RAF Supports Recovery Operations After French Fighter Jet Crash In Mali
The RAF Chinooks helped carry French personnel to the scene of the crash near Hombori.
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Iraq Biden: US Combat Mission In Iraq To Finish This Year
US President Joe Biden said American forces would remain in the country to train and assist Iraqi forces, but did not specify how many.
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Women Army Chief: Women In Military Report A 'Sobering Read'
The CGS said "reform and improvement is non-negotiable", in response to a new report about the experiences of women in the Armed Forces.
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Nato UK To Help North Macedonia Deliver NATO-Ready Light Infantry Battalion
Britain has set up a permanent military training team in the country.
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World HMS Queen Elizabeth And Carrier Strike Group Pass Through Singapore Strait
It comes as the vessels head into the South China Sea having completed exercises with the Indian, Malaysian and Thai navies.
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Navy Minehunter HMS Middleton Leaves Portsmouth For Middle East Deployment
HMS Middleton is expected to remain deployed for at least the next two years on Operation Kipion.
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Scotland Prince Philip: Duke's Extraordinary Life Remembered In Special Display
More than 150 objects will be on show at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, including some from the Duke's early life and naval career.
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Royal Marines Amazing first-hand views as Royal Marines learn to drive MRZR Light Strike Vehicle
The MRZR-D4 vehicle could be used to take recce groups, snipers or heavy weapons teams into previously hard-to-reach places.
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Technology What Can This High-Speed 'Flying Motorcycle' Give The Military?
The 'Speeder' has caught the attention of the American military, which could use the 'flying motorcycle' with US Special Forces.
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Women Military failing to protect female personnel, new report finds
Findings show 58% of servicewomen and 64% of female veterans have experienced bullying, harassment and discrimination in the military.
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News Army Detonates Second World War Bomb Found In East Yorkshire
A 500lb unexploded device had been found at a new housing development in Goole.
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Army Beach Break For Household Cavalry Horses On Summer Camp
Horses and personnel have stepped away from ceremonial duties for the first time since the COVID pandemic hit.