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News Hyde Park Bombing: Victim's Relative Wins High Court Case
The daughter of one of the four British soldiers killed has won the first stage of a damages claim against suspect John Downey.
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Army Fancy Dress And Chasing A Soldier Wearing A Turkey Costume: Christmas With 2 Signal Regiment
It is traditional for the most-newly qualified 2 Signals recruit to complete the annual turkey trot.
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World British Military Chief: World Has Seen Return Of Military 'Competition' Between Superpowers
Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, has spoken to Forces News about his stand out moments from 2019.
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Sea vessels HMS Lancaster Back In Portsmouth After Refit
The refit will keep the Type 23 frigate working into the 2020s.
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Veterans John Jenkins: D-Day Veteran Dies Aged 100
John Jenkins served as a Platoon Sergeant with the Pioneer Corps during World War Two, and spoke at the D-Day 75 commemorations this year.
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News Armed Forces At Christmas: Traditions Then And Now
There are a number of Christmas traditions developed by the military over the years.
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Naval History 'World's Oldest' Christmas Pudding Celebrates 120th Birthday
The dessert was sent to British personnel serving on the front line in the Boer War during Christmas 1899.
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Iran First Sea Lord: Shipping Still Under Threat In Iran
Royal Navy chief Admiral Tony Radakin remains committed to a naval presence in the region.
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Politics Cabinet Reshuffle: Former Army Officer Appointed Defence Procurement Minister
Former Army Major James Heappey has been appointed, with Anne-Marie Trevelyan moving to another defence ministerial role.
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RAF British F-35B Makes First Launch From UK Waters
The first alongside fixed wing flight of an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth took place in Portsmouth.
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RAF Santa Rides With RAF For Surprise Children's Hospital Visit
It is an annual tradition that has been going on for a decade.
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Politics Defence Overhaul Expected After Previous Spending Branded 'A Farce'
The Prime Minister's chief aide, Dominic Cummings, is expected to overhaul defence procurement at the start of next year.
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USA US Calls On North Korea To Renegotiate As Nuclear Deadline Is Rejected
A US diplomat says Washington will not accept an end of year time limit on talks set by North Korea.
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News Compensation Claims Against MOD Rise By 27%
The highest value claim that was settled was worth around £3.3 million.
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Navy Royal Navy Ship Joins Search For Debris Of Crashed Chilean Plane
The ship's Commanding Officer said: "HMS Scott stands ready to provide assistance to the search and recovery effort.”