Army puts experimental kit to the test in Cyprus
Soldiers were tasked with testing new equipment to determine its feasibility for future use across the British Army.
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Exercises Bersama Shield: UK military completes first of two major east Asia exercises
The training off the coast of Malaysia saw a joint a naval task group work on surface and anti-air techniques, plus live-firing drills.
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Exercises UK troops learn jungle warfare skills with Thai military
Exercise Panther Gold 21 included training in survival techniques, navigation, and the combat sport Muay Thai.
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Weapons and Kit Live grenade throwing restarts after training centre refurb
The purpose-built grenade range was replenished with specialist stone able to absorb the impact of explosions from the grenades.
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Aircraft Exercise Red Flag: What is it?
More than 300 Royal Air Force personnel and aircraft headed to the US for the combat drills.
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Estonia UK and Estonian forces team up to tackle sub-zero conditions
With Russian forces continuing to build up and posing a threat to NATO's eastern members, collaborative training is vital.
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Navy Assault ship's crew pushed to the limits during operational sea training
HMS Albion weighs in at 19,560 tonnes and is capable of 18 knots top speed with a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
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Army Paratroopers train at home for missions abroad
Air assault is one of the defining capabilities of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team – a key element of Army's 'Future Soldier' vision.
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Exercises RAF tested with war-like scenarios on US exercise
Exercise Red Flag is designed to test pilots and their support teams, with personnel facing simulated attacks.
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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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Russia Russian military exercises off coast of Ireland 'not welcome'
Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney condemned the planned drills in the context of tensions "with and in Ukraine".
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Special forces Jungle, desert, the Arctic and an English pub – all under one roof
Could this facility in Hereford, used to train emergency services, the UN and militaries, house the most dangerous street in the world?
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Royal Marines In pictures: HMS Trent in West Africa supporting maritime security
HMS Trent is the first Royal Navy ship to operate in the region for three years.
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Royal Marines What is the Royal Marines' infamous 'bottom field'?
Recruits are put through a series of difficult physical activities designed to test their motivation and determination.
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Army BATUS: Is it still needed?
British soldiers have been training on the huge area since 1972 – but is now the time for troops to be exercising elsewhere?
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RAF Exercise Agile Pirate: RAF Support Force takes part in first collective exercise
Major Support Force were vital this year, providing assistance during Operation pitting in Afghanistan, ensuring personnel got out safely.