The Victoria Cross versus the US Medal Of Honor – How do they compare?
A look at the histories of the highest medals for gallantry in the UK and US
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USA US Navy Charges Sailor Over Fire That Destroyed Warship
The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for over four days and was the service's worst American warship fire outside of combat in recent memory.
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China Icy Warnings From Beijing As Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Disputed South China Sea
China says it is ready to deal with 'improper acts' as the fleet patrols the international waters.
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Weapons and Kit Flamethrowers – From The British Ack Pack To The Napalm-Fuelled American M9
A look at one of the most deadly hand-held weapons in history - branded 'inhumane' by military leaders
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China US Defense Secretary Talks Up UK-Led Carrier Strike Group And Criticises China
Lloyd Austin mentioned the work of the HMS Queen Elizabeth-led group as it travels through the South China Sea.
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Iraq Biden: US Combat Mission In Iraq To Finish This Year
US President Joe Biden said American forces would remain in the country to train and assist Iraqi forces, but did not specify how many.
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Technology What Can This High-Speed 'Flying Motorcycle' Give The Military?
The 'Speeder' has caught the attention of the American military, which could use the 'flying motorcycle' with US Special Forces.
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USA Photographer Thanked For Spotting Danger To 'Unaware' Pilot Flying Damaged Jet
Ian Simpson noticed an issue with an airborne US F-15 at RAF Lakenheath in East Anglia.
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USA USS The Sullivans: The US Destroyer On CSG21 Named After Inspiring Story Of Five Brothers
The warship is named after the Sullivan brothers who fought and died together during the Second World War.
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USA US Coast Guard Saves Man From Week-Long Grizzly Bear Attack After Spotting SOS
The man was saved from the week-long ordeal after US Coast Guard crew members spotted an 'SOS' sign on top of a shack.
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Afghanistan Taliban Have 'Strategic Momentum' In Afghanistan, Top US General Warns
General Mark Milley said the Taliban now controls about half of the 419 district centres in Afghanistan.
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USA USS Theodore Roosevelt Changes Homeport And Helps Move 3,000 Sailors – And Their Cars
The carrier swapped jets for personnel and their families' cars on its flight deck as it started its journey to Bremerton, Washington.
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Nuclear New START Treaty: Russia's Nuclear Pact With The US Explained
The treaty was signed in 2010 and extended the countries' agreement to lower weapon stockpiles.
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USA US Investigates Unexplained Health Incidents Among Diplomats In Vienna
Some of the symptoms are similar to those first reported by US diplomats and spies in Havana, Cuba.
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Space US Wants To Build Giant 'Deep Space Radar' In UK
The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) will require three radar stations positioned around the globe.
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USA Banging Sounds ‘Heard During Search’ For Sunken US Submarine USS Thresher
Newly declassified documents reveal 'tapping' sounds on metal during search