'Welcome to Neptune's Kingdom': HMS Queen Elizabeth marks first equator crossing
The traditional 'Crossing the Line' ceremony is a rite of passage that has evolved over four centuries and is still performed today.
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Aircraft Milestone for UK's F-35Bs as fighter fleet hits 10,000 flight hours
The achievement has been nearly 10 years in the making with the first F-35 jet being delivered to the UK in 2012.
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Royal Marines Maj Gen Matt Holmes: Ex-Royal Marines chief had 'concerns over marriage and career'
The former Commandant General Royal Marines, who died earlier this month, was found in a bedroom at his home, an inquest heard.
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Navy Second Sea Lord to retire at 'end of this job'
Vice Admiral Nick Hine says he will not be in the race to become the next Navy chief when the role is vacated in November.
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Politics MOD's 'disastrous' lack of estate strategy wasting taxpayers' money, report finds
The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the UK with a diverse estate of some 240,000 hectares valued at £36bn.
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North Korea Kim Jong Un vows to build 'invincible' military amid US suspicions
The North Korean leader said there had been a lack of action from the United States to prove it has no hostile intent towards his country.
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Afghanistan Pen Farthing tells of relief as Nowzad staff settle into new lives in UK
The former Royal Marine and Afghan animal charity founder expresses relief as his Nowzad staff settle in the UK.
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Aircraft Take-offs and touchdowns: US F-15s kickstart NFL London Games
Military jets from RAF Lakenheath roared over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to begin the American Football series.
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Politics Admiral Sir Tony Radakin: Everything you need to know about Britain's most senior military official
Who's the UK's current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and what does the role involve?
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Sport Forces Sport Podcast: John Simpson Talks Simpson Cup And Disability In Golf
John Simpson talks about the upcoming Simpson Cup as well as how golf as a sport helps people with a disability.
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Weapons and Kit British Army close to being 'combat incapable' against high-end threats
A senior defence analyst has warned the UK may be left vulnerable by equipment shortcomings.
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Navy 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.