UK needs wake-up call and must consider Swedish-style conscription, ex-MI6 chief says
The British Army today is the smallest it has been for 300 years, prompting the comments by Sir Alex Younger.
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Army My ideal day: 11-year-old becomes tank commander thanks to Army and Make-A-Wish
Noah Wilsdon, who has an undiagnosed complex lung condition, got to live his dream of becoming a soldier with the Royal Tank Regiment.
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Nato Nato v Russia: How their armed forces would stack up in the event of a global conflict
As Nato celebrates its 75th anniversary, we look at how the combined forces of the 32 member states compare to Russia's.
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Weapons and Kit A cloak of invisibility: How a ghillie suit helps the sniper blend in and go unseen
The suit is made by each individual sniper, who adds natural foliage in the field to further boost the camouflage effect.
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Uniform Sikh soldiers mix history and tradition when wearing a turban in the British Army
Sikh soldiers continue the proud 500-year-old tradition of wearing the turban, and one Army officer explains the rules behind the headdress.
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Army All ghillied up: How to spot a trainee British Army sniper before they spot you
The sniper stalk is a tricky exercise which sees trainees stealthily work their way towards their target while trying to avoid being seen.
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Scotland Shapps steps in to ensure Edinburgh Castle's historic One O'Clock Gun won't be silenced
The Defence Secretary insisted the firing of the ceremonial gun should go ahead, despite concern about new health and safety guidelines.
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Army British Army dishing out too many antidepressants to treat PTSD, says former soldier
The Ministry of Defence insists it is in line with NHS standards and guidelines.
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Army First Fusiliers enjoy celebrating an early St George's Day
After six months in Estonia, the First Fusiliers recently handed over responsibility for Op Cabrit to the 5 Rifles Battlegroup.
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Army Army officer credits military training with helping him to victory in Gladiators final
Major Finlay Anderson was crowned Gladiators champion after Saturday night's grand final on BBC One.
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Army 2 SCOTS soldier to battle it out in BBC Gladiators show Grand Final
Major Finlay Anderson will be watching the Gladiators final with his company currently deployed overseas on operations.
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Army British Army chief backs plan to build new Royal Artillery Museum in Salisbury
It will be a home for the thousands of exhibit pieces, including howitzers and shells, that have been in storage since the closure of the ...
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Army Army lifts 100-year ban on serving soldiers having beards, by Royal Appointment
Members of the British Army can now grow facial hair - as long as they follow strict rules regarding the beard's length and shape.
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Rugby Union 1st Battalion Royal Welsh win first British Army rugby union Premiership final for 14 years
A 25-15 win for the team in green was a reversal of last year's final which saw the Stormers win.
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Gurkhas Gurkha warriors' long journey to become Combat Engineers finally comes to an end
Recruits from Nepal, some of them teenagers, complete their year-long journey in which they joined the British Army and became sappers.
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Cyprus Op Tosca: Regs and reservists share vital role to maintain 50 years of peace in Cyprus
British troops have been patrolling the buffer zone in Cyprus and helped keep the peace between the Greeks and Turks on the divided island.