F-35s and Poseidon aircraft depart for major Arctic exercise
The F-35s will work alongside the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales during Exercise Cold Response 22, but will not operate from the vessel.
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Army Polar Preet: Representation and role models key to inspiring next generation
The record-breaking Army captain was speaking at Edinburgh Castle – a stop on her tour of the UK.
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Arctic/Antarctic Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance found 107 years after sinking off Antarctica
The famous polar vessel was located a month after the 100th anniversary of his death.
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History Sir Ernest Shackleton: His military career and Antarctic expeditions
Sir Ernest Shackleton is best known for his endeavours in the Antarctic, but he was also a Royal Navy reservist and a former Army major.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Navy officer makes history visiting 'his' Antarctic island
Lt Cdr Pitt seized the opportunity to spend the night in the Pitt Islands while deployed on HMS Protector.
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Arctic/Antarctic Merlins and Wildcats make epic journey for Arctic training
The helicopters flew in from an epic 1,800-mile journey from Somerset to reach the training hub deep inside the Arctic Circle.
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Royal Marines 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.