Damning figures for UK military recruitment with 54% giving up on the process last year
The British Army has reportedly become the worst performing branch due to poor recruitment numbers, according to a report.
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Navy Behind the scenes of Royal Navy control centre keeping watch of turbulent Red Sea
UK Maritime Trade Operations acts as a hub to receive distress calls from ships in many parts of the world.
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Tri-Service Falling levels of military recruitment represent a national security crisis, MPs told
MPs have been addressing concerns about the MOD's resources and ability to respond to a range of threats facing the UK.
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Navy HMS Vengeance: Vanguard-class submarine's secret monster deployment beneath the waves
The sub is back home after spending a reported 201 days at sea, underlining the incredible endurance needed to serve on board.
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Navy Watch: Houthi drone downed – not by missile, but by machine gun from French helicopter
The attack drone that had been attempting to hit a ship in the Red Sea was engaged by a machine gunner on board an AS565 Panther helicopter.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives on the Forth ahead of vital repair work to propeller
The aircraft carrier will undergo work on her starboard propeller shaft coupling at Rosyth Dockyard.
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Politics Australian forces say G'day to Brits under new agreement to strengthen military co-operation
The nations agree to work closer together to counter threats in the Red Sea, train Ukrainians, build new submarines and share intelligence.
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Navy HMS Protector's crew celebrates end of Antarctic mission with Hands to Bathe and banyan
After navigating the frosty expanses of the Antarctic, the sailors embraced the warmth of 30°C sunshine while at sea.
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Sea vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Glen Mallan bound for Rosyth to undergo crucial repairs
The carrier is en route to Rosyth where she will undergo repairs to fix the problem that ruled her out of Exercise Steadfast Defender.
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Navy Winches, whistles, sails and supplies: How sailors become Seaman Specialists
Forces News was invited to see the array of practical and technical skills that sailors need to master at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.
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Mental Health Children's charity launches free wellbeing toolkit to help military kids cope with service life
The Naval Children's Charity hopes its Doing Distance toolkit will help military children navigate the highs and lows of service life.
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Sea vessels Watch: HMS Portland shows off her firepower at sea during Steadfast Defender
The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate has been training with her Sting Ray torpedoes and Merlin helicopter.
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Navy HMS Tamar prepares for South Pacific mission with training in New Zealand
HMS Tamar undergoes intensive training with the Royal New Zealand Navy ahead of a joint mission in Fiji to combat illegal fishing.
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Women 'Pioneering' Wrens compare stories with personnel on visit to RNAS Yeovilton
The Somerset base hosted a visit from the Association of Women of the Royal Navy Service.
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Navy Merlin crew prove they're nifty with a fifty as they open fire with their .50 cal machine gun
The powerful weapon dates back more than 90 years, but is still reckoned to be one of the best heavy machine guns ever produced.
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Army Armed Forces Minister James Heappey to quit role and stand down as MP at next election
The former Rifles officer, who was first elected as MP for Wells in 2015, said his decision to give up his seat had been painful.