How Much Does It Cost To Train A British Army Soldier?
Accommodation, manpower and ammunition costs are all considered in the latest figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
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Germany British Army Armoured Vehicle Facility Opens In Germany
UK-based units will be trained using armoured vehicles from Land Training Fleet Sennelager.
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Politics Tobias Ellwood: Next Defence Review Chance To Press 'Reset Button'
Downing Street says the integrated review will be government-wide, looking at the "totality of opportunities and challenges" facing the UK.
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Politics Boris Johnson Launches Largest Defence Review 'Since The End Of The Cold War'
The integrated review will re-examine the UK's priorities in foreign policy, defence, security and international development.
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Exercises British Army Train Alongside Indian Troops On Salisbury Plain
Exercise Ajeya Warrior takes place twice a year and is held in both the UK and India.
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RAF RAF Typhoons Scrambled In Scotland After 'Unidentified Aircraft' Tracked
The fighter jets, part of RAF Lossiemouth's Quick Reaction Alert team, were launched but "no intercept took place", according to the RAF.
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USA Coronavirus: First Case Confirmed Among US Soldiers In South Korea
The 23-year-old soldier who contracted COVID-19 is now in self-isolation off-base.
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Nuclear Trident: UK's Nuclear Warhead To Be Replaced
The Defence Secretary said the UK will "continue to work closely" with the US on the project.
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Veterans Military Personnel Honoured At Buckingham Palace
An Afghanistan war veteran who made horse racing history and a leading seaman who rescued the crew of a burning ship were both honoured.
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USA Former US Marine Breaks World Planking Record
George Hood achieved the feat in eight hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds in Chicago.
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USA Trump Agrees Multi-Billion Dollar Military Deal In India
India has signed a deal to purchase more than three billion US dollars (£2.3 billion) of advanced military equipment.
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RAF RAF Marham's Gate Guardian Remains Up For Grabs
Those wanting to give the Victor aircraft a new home have until the end of the month to register their interest.
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Aircraft Johnny Vegas Pulls Out Of Running For RAF Marham's Gate Guardian
The actor and comedian said he has had a "huge reality check" and will not be able to give the Victor jet a new home.
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News Former Soldier And His Dog Rescued From Syrian Rubble Named Finalists For Crufts Award
Sean Laidlaw found Barrie, an Asian Shepherd-cross, while working as a bomb disposal expert in Syria.
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RAF Police Appeal For Witnesses After 'Laser Attack' On RAF Aircraft
Thames Valley Police said this kind of attack has the "potential to cause a serious incident".
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USA Defence Select Committee Chair: 'I Need To Be Assured Our Independent Nuclear Deterrent Remains Exactly That'
The US government said the UK is working with them on a new warhead programme that could replace Trident.