Jackal 3: Fire support and recce vehicle gets host of upgrades in latest iteration
Forces News has taken a look at what we can expect from this much-anticipated new Jackal variant, with around 240 being built.
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USA Two paramilitary leaders killed in airstrike in Iraq in retaliation for deaths of US troops
US Central Command targeted two high-ranking commanders of Kata'ib Hezbollah, a radical Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitary group.
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Rugby Union British Army stroll past Cambridge University in men's rugby union clash
It was a perfect night of preparation for the Army ahead of their key Inter Services clashes.
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Ukraine Avdiivka defenders subjected to dramatic increase in Russian air strikes over past two weeks
The Ministry of Defence estimates that Russian strikes against Ukrainian targets in Avdiivka have increased by around 66 per cent.
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Football Show them what you've got: Army U23s prepare for Inter Services opener
The opening match of the tournament sees the RAF host the Army live on the Forces News YouTube channel.
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Fun Watch: Heart-warming moment King's Guard salute young fan
Frank the soldier has gained a following on TikTok for his endearing admiration of the British Army, and he even received a salute.
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Navy Applications to join Armed Forces rising, with Royal Navy at an eight-year high
There is also a six-year high in those seeking to join the Army, while the RAF is experiencing a boost in interest too, Grant Shapps said.
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Ukraine Zelensky visits Ukrainian soldiers in frontline positions only short distance from the enemy
Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Zaporizhzhia region in southeastern Ukraine to meet troops and award a medal to a recce platoon commander.
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Land vehicles British Army to receive 500 trucks to support operational activity
A £282 million contract has been awarded to Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.
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Gurkhas Watch: Head of Army welcomes over 300 recruits into the Brigade of Gurkhas
Three hundred and thirty-seven Gurkha recruits swore their allegiance to King Charles III at their attestation parade in Pokhara, Nepal.
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Army Sitrep podcast: Can a citizen military appeal to the masses?
This week’s Sitrep podcast looked at how the Government could, if it wanted to, make a return to National Service appealing.
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Land vehicles Day of the Jackal: Improved variant of British Army vehicle goes into production
Seventy High Mobility Transporter Jackal 3s are being produced for the military by the summer of 2024, replacing the Jackal 2.
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Feature The Traitors' Army star Harry: The military made me but it's time to leave
Lance Corporal Harry Clark revealed he was already thinking of leaving the Armed Forces before he took part in The Traitors
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Army Royal Artillery fires new Archer howitzer for first time in Swedish Lapland
The Archer goes back to its roots on the range in Lapland as the fully automated, self-propelled 155mm howitzer was designed in Sweden.
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Military Life Better quality food and more choice among promised changes to military catering
Vice Admiral Phil Hally, the Chief of Defence People, said the new dining arrangements would be good news for the Armed Forces.
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Veterans D-Day veteran who helped clear the way for Normandy Landings dies aged 99
Former Royal Marine Jack Quinn took part in a Commando operation the night before the invasion near Gold Beach in 1944.