UK military doubling troop presence in Estonia
Personnel and hardware have been deployed in response to tensions involving Russia.
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Army Army lends hand to civilian cooks in Bake Off-style event
A special competition was set up for the National Apprenticeship Week at the Army Catering Training Centre at Worthy Down in Winchester.
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Army Dreams come true for recruits at Parachute Regiment passing out parade
Above the parade square, a flypast of a Navy Hawk Fighter Jet made a brief appearance during the ceremony.
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Army Tribute paid to 'always smiling' soldier who died at Catterick Garrison
Highlander Nicki Hart has been named as the soldier who died suddenly on 5 February at Catterick Garrison.
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Women Former Army officer and women's defence champion awarded OBE
Angela Owen created the Women in Defence UK group to provide vital mentoring for female recruits in the defence sector.
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Army Op Teamwork: Army tackles bullying, racism and more with training
An "electric shock" was sent through chain of command thanks to the training, said the head of the British Army.
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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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Army Tributes paid after death of instructor in Sandhurst grounds
The Army has shared a tribute, describing him as a "consummate professional as well as an approachable and empathetic mentor".
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Army British troops reunite Socks the dog with owner
It was a happy ending for 'Socks' after British soldiers found him in sub-zero temperatures in their training grounds.
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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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Army Two Catterick soldiers dead in separate incidents
A "sudden death" was reported at the garrison and another soldier died in Manchester in an unrelated incident, the Army confirmed.
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Army UK to send 350 Royal Marines to Poland as tensions rise in Eastern Europe
The deployment will boost the presence of British Armed Forces, with 100 Royal Engineers already in the country.
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Army Gun salutes mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The British Army is firing gun salutes from Green Park and the Tower of London to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession.
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Russia 850 UK troops head to Estonia amid Ukraine tensions
The Ministry of Defence say the soldiers are part of a pre-planned deployment and are not directly linked to the build-up of tension in the ...
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Army Op Teamwork: Army to tackle cultural and inclusivity issues among the service
The day will involve those who are not on essential taskings taking part in courses to improve cultural and inclusivity awareness.
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Army In pictures: Reconnaissance troops show off their firepower
New images show Pathfinders training with Grenade Machine Guns and NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) anti-tank missile.