One application received every 3.6 seconds for veteran ID card, minister reveals
Around 1.8 million Armed Forces veterans are now able to apply for their ID card, with a massive uptake in the number of applications.
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Army Head of British Army pays tribute to Gurkhas during visit to Nepal to meet new recruits
Loyalty, resilience, toughness and professionalism are all hallmarks of the Gurkha soldier, says the Chief of the General Staff.
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Tri-Service UK Armed Forces numbers drop by almost a third in 23 years, MOD data reveals
Forces News examines the number of personnel in each service annually since 2000.
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Politics US Secretary of the Navy urges Britain to increase the size of its Armed Forces
Carlos Del Toro praises the help given to Ukraine, but calls for more investment in case a major conflict breaks out directly involving UK.
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Army British citizens should be trained for potential land war, head of the Army warns
But the outgoing Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, says even this would not be enough in the event of all-out war.
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Veterans Have you ever wondered how military recall works and whether you're on the list?
You may not know it, but if you served and are under a certain age, you may well be eligible to be called up if the need arises.
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Navy Military is 'bleeding out' as workforce issues trump UK Armed Forces' other challenges
The UK military's second in charge admitted a recruitment and retention dilemma overshadowed 'programmatic' issues.
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Politics Putin clear and present danger, says Shapps
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said that the UK "needs to be prepared" as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.
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Politics New Defence Committee chairman vows to seek more funding for Armed Forces
Sir Jeremy Quin says there are huge global challenges to confront and pledges to push for increased funding and resources for Defence.
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Army Strict medical rules mean even England rugby team would struggle to join Army, MPs told
The service has only managed to attract around 5,000 recruits of its 9,813 target, with the year ending in March.
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Middle East Majority of British public back Government's Yemen strikes, survey says
PM Sunak said strikes on Houthi-linked sites in Yemen were a response to the group launching an attack on the Royal Navy.
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Middle East UK prepared to back words with actions against Houthis in Yemen, says Sunak
MPs questioned the Prime Minister over whether the UK could carry out further strikes to counter the Iranian-backed militants.
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RAF Defence Secretary: Red Sea strikes offer direct blueprint for how the UK must lead
Grant Shapps was speaking at Lancaster House, with all four military service leaders present.
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Politics Defence Secretary writes letter praising military after strikes against Houthis
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praised the professionalism of the Armed Forces for their work in striking back against Houthi rebels.
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Navy Axing Albion and Bulwark would have immense impact on Royal Marines, former chief warns
Major General Buster Howes tells the Sitrep podcast that cutting the Royal Navy's LPD ships would have a profound effect on the force.
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Ukraine UK to spend record amount on military funding for Ukraine as Sunak pledges solidarity
The Government is to spend a record £2.5bn on military aid in the coming year as Ukraine continues to oppose the Russian invasion.