500th Somali Soldier Graduates From British Army Infantry Course
There are plans to train five more companies of around 600 troops in 2021.
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North Korea North Korea Holds Military Parade Following Kim Jong Un Nuclear Vow
Mr Kim took centre stage in front of flag-waving and cheering spectators as troops and weapons were displayed in Kim Il Sung Square.
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RAF Museum Of RAF Firefighting In Danger Of Closing For Good
The museum's founder said vehicles from the collection are being stored outside in a field, with the hunt now on for another new home.
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News MP Calls For Tougher Prison Sentences For War Memorial Vandals
Jonathan Gullis MP said war memorials are a way of remembering "those who gave up their tomorrows for our todays".
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World What Will 2021 Mean For Global Defence?
A look ahead globally at what 2021 promises for military interests abroad.
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Politics Integrated Review Findings To Be Published In 'Coming Months'
The conclusions of the review had been expected to be released in February.
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Sea vessels Prince Philip Endorses HMS Magpie's New Rallying Cry
The survey ship’s new motto is 'lux in tenebris lucet', which translates as 'shine light into darkness'.
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Technology New Chemical Detection Robot Successfully Trialled
Scientists say the robot could drastically reduce the risks to military and counter-terrorism officers when operating in contaminated areas.
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Aircraft UK F-35B Fleet: £76m Support Contract Signed
The support provided by the contract will help ensure the Lightning aircraft are ready for HMS Queen Elizabeth's maiden deployment.
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News How The First Gulf War Is Remembered At The National Memorial Arboretum
No memorial had existed to commemorate the 47 personnel who died in the 1991 conflict, prior to 2016.
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News New Employment Terms For UK Commonwealth War Graves Commission Staff
It comes after British staff were told in December they must return to the UK or face significant pay cuts.
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Families 'Living In Our Shoes': 110 Recommendations To Improve Forces Families’ Lives
A new report is calling for changes aimed at improving the lives of forces families.
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Afghanistan Peers Call For International Forces To Remain In Afghanistan
The UK ended combat operations in Afghanistan in 2014 but still has 850 troops with a NATO military training mission in the country.
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News Tower Of London Raven Feared Dead After Disappearance
Seven ravens remain at the Tower – one more than the six outlined in the legend that the kingdom and Tower would fall if they left.
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Navy HMS Montrose returns to patrols after overhaul in Oman
The Type 23 frigate has been stationed in the Gulf for the last two years and underwent the overhaul 270 miles south of Muscat in Oman.
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RAF COVID: Facility At RAF Henlow Being Prepared As Temporary Mortuary
Preparation to get the facility ready is underway, with the aim of it being available later this month, if required.