Bear Grylls joins Royal Marines on Arctic exercises
The adventurer saw the commandos take on the infamous ice-breaking drill, which involves being plunged into freezing water.
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Arctic/Antarctic Injured veteran set to conquer ultimate expedition challenge
Retired Parachute Regiment officer Martin Hewitt is taking on the Explorers Grand Slam, hoping to inspire other disabled people.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet's new coast-to-coast quest to conquer Antarctica
The Army captain has already completed a record-breaking 700-mile solo expedition to reach the South Pole in 40 days.
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Royal Marines In pictures: Royal Marines take on cold weather training in Norway
Stunning new photos have been released of commandos undergoing Cold Weather Winter Warfare Course in northern Norway.
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Arctic/Antarctic Penguin parade welcomes Royal Navy icebreaker back to the Antarctic
HMS Protector is on a mission to support international research into wildlife, the changing climate and the shifting waters of Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Quickfire questions to the Antarctic record-breaker
We asked the British Army captain a few quickfire questions about her recent exploits and future plans.
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Arctic/Antarctic Climate warriors: The military's fight against global warming
We travelled with Lt Gen Richard Nugee, who devised the UK military's strategy on sustainability, on his 9,000-mile trip to Antarctica.
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Russia UK reaffirms support to European allies amid Russian military build-up
UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace has met with Nordic partners during a three-day visit.
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Arctic/Antarctic In pictures: Royal Navy icebreaker completes first Antarctic mission of the season
HMS Protector is on a five-year mission in the Antarctic to support international research.
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Arctic/Antarctic Watch: Polar Preet gets hero's welcome after record-breaking Antarctic challenge
Captain Preet Chandi said it felt "surreal" being greeted by loved ones and colleagues after touching down at Heathrow Airport.
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Army Polar Preet: Army history-maker on completing Antarctic trek and what's next
The Army physio is already looking ahead to her next challenge after becoming the third-fastest woman to trek across Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet completes her historic 700-mile Antarctic trek
The British Army captain is the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Women Polar Preet: Praise pours in for 'history-making expedition'
Captain Preet Chandi arrived safely at the South Pole after a mammoth 700-mile trek lasting 40 days.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'Big milestone' hit after reaching final 60 nautical miles to South Pole
Captain Chandi is nearing the end of her 28-day attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Protector and penguins: Navy research ship in cutting-edge climate research
Experts from the UK and US are studying penguin colonies in the South Sandwich Islands.
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Arctic/Antarctic Icebreaker HMS Protector makes Royal Navy history with polar expeditions
The Royal Navy's only icebreaker makes history as she continues her work supporting scientists from around the world.