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The Push to Get More Cadet Force Programmes into State Schools

Questions are being asked about the government’s plans to expand the Combined Cadet Force programme into more state schools. David Cameron ...

Armed Forces Thank Local Community at Military Show

The Preston Military Show is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the North of England. Now in it's tenth year, the event took place ...

The Combat Planes of the Future

BAE Systems has released a number of concepts for what it believes may be the future of combat aircraft.

Vacuum Cleaning Smart Plants Help Mop Up Leftover Ordnance

Every round fired to every explosive detonated on training creates toxins that can leach into soil and play havoc with the environment.

March on Downing Street for Falklands Hero

Hundreds of paratroopers who fought in the Falklands War have marched on Downing Street to demand recognition for one of their number ...

Rally For Heroes Raises Money for SSAFA

The bi-annual Rally for Heroes is setting off from Surrey. Fifty cars will travel through eleven different countries over the next 8 days in ...

4 RIFLES Go Back to Basics on Ex Tarleton Trophy

After years of operational tours, soldiers from 4 RIFLES are getting back to basics in Devon.Shirley Swain joined them on one of their ...

The Queen Visits Edinburgh Castle for Highlanders Ceremony

The Queen has visited Edinburgh Castle and attended a commemorative service at the Scottish National War Memorial. Before the service The ...

Gurkha Named as the Army's Champion Shot

The Queen’s Medal for the Army's champion shot has been awarded to Sergeant Sanjib Rai of 2nd Battlion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles.The event ...

REME Receive Operation Medals in Germany

Troops from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers have received their operational medals after recently returning from Afghanistan ...

Victoria Cross Sold at Auction for £408,000

A Victoria Cross has sold at auction for £408,000 making it the most expensive auction medal ever in the U.K.The VC was awarded to ...

The Council That Cares for its Soldiers

As well as celebrating the work of our servicemen and women during the run up to Armed Forces Day it is also worth considering what happens ...

Royal British Legion Invites You To A Charity Picnic

With the weather hotting up, it's the ideal conditions for the Great British picnic and today was the Launch of the Poppy Picnic.In an ...

Airport Security Increased Across the UK

Security at British airports is being stepped-up after the US received intelligence that Jihadists – some with European passports - are ...

Military's Top Cyclists Test Out "Le Grand Depart"

Inter-service Climbing Competition Takes Place

Climbers from all three Forces have competed in the Inter-services Climbing Competition in Sheffield.