New Maritime Reserves centre opens in Portsmouth
A new drill shed, gym, messes, classrooms, offices and a wardroom overlooking the harbour are all part of the upgrade.
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World Missing Indonesian Submarine: Concerns Grow As Oxygen Dwindles
The Indonesian navy chief said the submarine was expected to run out of oxygen by roughly 03:00 local time on Saturday 24 April.
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Veterans Joining Military Under 18 Does Not Increase Risk Of PTSD, Studies Find
The new research found little evidence that early recruitment is associated with an adverse impact on long-term mental health.
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News Bloody Sunday Families To Challenge Decision Not To Prosecute Veterans
Thirteen civilians were killed on 30 January 1972, when soldiers from the Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights demonstration.
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USA US Military Aircraft Damages Hospital Helipad In Cambridge During Training Exercise
Repair work on the helipad at Addenbrooke's Hospital, which is used by the East of England's three air ambulances, is under way.
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Veterans 'Pervasive racism' behind failure to honour black and Asian troops
Defence Secretary apologised after report found some personnel were not formally remembered in the same way as their white comrades.
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Russia Russia Draws Troops Back From Drills Near Ukraine
The Russian defence minister ordered heavy weapons to remain near the border for another exercise later this year.
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Sea vessels Astute: Navy's Newest Submarine Class In Pictures
The Astute-class submarines are the biggest and most powerful submarines ever built for the Royal Navy.
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Sea vessels What The Astute-Class Submarines Give The Navy
The submarines can circumnavigate the globe submerged and produce their own oxygen and drinking water.
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Politics Defence Secretary Admits 'Deep Regret' Over War Graves Failure
Ben Wallace acknowledged "prejudice played a part" in failures to properly commemorate black and Asian troops who died for the Empire.
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Politics Johnny Mercer Blasts Government's 'Distrustful, Awful Environment'
The former defence minister told the Prime Minister a lack of legal protection for veterans who served in the Troubles was his "red line".
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Sea vessels USS The Sullivans Deploys To Join UK Carrier Strike Group
Nine vessels, aircraft from five squadrons and 3,700 personnel will make up the Carrier Strike Group.
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Navy Royal Navy Confirms Names For New Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Craft
The first boat is expected to be delivered later this year, with the second in the first few months of 2022.
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Army Soldiers Given Rare Chance Of Royal Ceremonial Duties
A team from London District will soon determine if 27 Regiment Royal Logistic Corp is ready to perform the prestigious ceremonial duties.
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World Climate Change: Why Is Defence Interested?
What impact could a changing climate have on operations and what threats could it potentially pose?
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Royals Why the Armed Forces and the Royal Family are so close
Britain's Royal Family and its Armed Forces have an intimate association that goes back centuries.