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News Arrest of British soldier accused of raping woman near BATUK in Kenya
An investigation by the UK Defence Serious Crime Command has been launched
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Royals King fires L118 Light Gun during first visit to Royal Regiment of Artillery as Captain General
King Charles was handed an engraved 105mm cartridge on the engagement at Larkhill Garrison
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Hockey RAF Aces overcome unlikely three-goal margin to win back-to-back Inter Services titles
The British Army Blades were favourites for the trophy but were swept aside by a superb Aces performance
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Feature The strategic assault on Sword Beach that helped change the course of WW2
Sword Beach was assaulted by units of the British 3rd Division, plus French and British commandos, who met fierce German resistance
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Veterans Never underestimate how much you're valued, Duke of Edinburgh tells Chelsea Pensioners
Despite showers and grey skies, around 300 old soldiers managed to celebrate the 333rd anniversary of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Army Once a Tiger, always a Tiger: Tribute paid to PWRR soldier who died in Cyprus
Private Epeli Seniloli, known as "Seni", was serving with 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
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Prince William Prince William serves up bacon rolls to soldiers during visit to Army Air Corps
The Prince of Wales made his first visit to the 3rd and 4th Regiments at their base in Wattisham since becoming their Colonel-in-Chief
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Army Healey meets 'lads and lasses' who will help develop and deliver SDR's ten-times lethality
The Defence Secretary tried piloting a drone and test-drove the Army's uncrewed ground vehicles on a military tech visit to Warminster
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Army Soldier was humiliated by seniors in WhatsApp chats before his death, inquest hears
Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan was missing for three weeks before his remains were found in a barracks at Catterick Garrison
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Navy There's never been a better time to join the Armed Forces, insists SDR co-author Barrons
New threats and new technology mean the services need to change – and new recruits will be a part of that, says General Sir Richard Barrons
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Tri-Service Strategic Defence Review has set the clock back 40 years – to the time of a new Cold War
Defence blogger Pinstripedline says the type of threat has not changed, but the way it may come at the UK is very different
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Navy DragonFire fitted to first Type 45 destroyer by 2027 as part of £5bn drone and laser funding
The funding announcement follows guidelines in the Strategic Defence Review to transform the technology used by the military
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Hockey British Army Blades kick off 2025 Inter Services with win over Royal Navy Destroyers
A resounding 7-3 victory for the Blades saw them kick off their quest for the title with success
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Politics Aim of the SDR is to protect UK in a new era of threats, says Defence Secretary
John Healey said the SDR would provide better pay, better kit and better housing for the Armed Forces
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Tri-Service What does the Strategic Defence Review mean for each of the three services?
BFBS Forces News' Simon Newton takes a closer look at the details and the changes set to come for the Armed Forces