What British and American military assets are in the Middle East region?
Warships and aircraft from the UK and US are on standby in the Mediterranean to begin evacuations, if necessary.
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USA US military called up as 1,000 soldiers help Hurricane Helene emergency response
The Federal Emergency Management Agency requests military assistance as the death toll from the worst hurricane since Katrina topped 190.
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Aircraft Watch: Russian Su-35 fighter flies uncomfortably close to US F-16 in 'unsafe' manoeuvre
A Russian Su-35 Flanker aircraft performed an unsafe manoeuvre close to a US F-16 fighter jet during an interception mission over Alaska.
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Navy Nuclear reactor training and advanced weapons agreed at landmark Aukus meeting
Defence Secretary John Healey commits for more UK-delivered nuclear reactor training to be delivered by specialist Royal Navy engineers.
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Navy Army guard of honour welcomes Aukus partners as talks get underway in London
The UK is hosting the Aukus Defence Ministers meeting for the first time, with representatives coming from the United States and Australia.
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Sea vessels US Navy welcomes first submarine built for mixed-gender crew into the fleet
The third vessel to carry the name USS New Jersey is the first submarine to have been designed for male and female crew members.
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RAF UK and US air forces strengthen interoperability during Exercise Agile Shield
The RAF and USAF aircraft based in the UK have taken part in the UK's largest Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise.
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RAF Spectacular sight for Londoners as RAF and US Army Chinooks soar over capital
The US 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the 7th Special Operations Squadron carried out a helicopter flyover.
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Aircraft USAF marks a first in Finland as F-35A Lightning II jets come in to land on highway
The A variant does not have the B's short take-off/vertical landing capability, and had a road just 30 metres wide on which to land.
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USA US armed forces need to tackle obesity rates with weight loss drugs, report suggests
National security body ASP says the US military is seeing obesity rates rise while manpower and recruitment are at an all-time low.
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USA US Navy captain behind backwards rifle sight gaffe relieved of command
Commander Cameron Yaste was ridiculed for firing live rounds from an M27 assault rifle – with the telescopic sight fitted back to front.
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Royal Marines UK Commandos conduct long-range raid with US Navy Seals in South Korea
Royal Marines assigned to 40 Commando trained with US MV-22B Ospreys, US Navy Seals and US Marine Corps personnel.
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USA US crew go Ga Ga thanks to Freddie Mercury-themed concert on board huge hovercraft
It wasn't just the waves that rocked as the Queen frontman's tunes were brought to life on board the massive Landing Craft, Air Cushion.
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Rugby Union UKAF rugby narrowly misses out on Shield success at prestigious US sevens tournament
The UKAF side secured a place in the Shield Final after a comprehensive 50-0 win over the US Navy side
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Rugby Union UKAF rugby stars in the mix for the Shield at prestigious US sevens tournament
The UKAF side may be out of the running for the Champion Bowl but they go again in the Shield semi-final
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Ukraine Air defence missiles and counter-drone equipment included in new US military assistance for Ukraine
The latest package from the US has an estimated value of $125 million, in an attempt to provide Ukraine with additional capabilities