Laser weapon test-fired from British Army Wolfhound armoured vehicle in UK first
The Raytheon High-Energy Laser Weapon System can used to counteract aerial threats such as drones, similar to the Royal Navy's DragonFire.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct trials as she heads out to sea again after repairs
The aircraft carrier has spent the last few months at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife for repairs to her propeller shaft.
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Navy Singer Katherine Jenkins checks if HMS Cardiff progress is still on song for autumn float
The Welsh mezzo-soprano took up the honour of ship sponsor last year due to her work with the Armed Forces around the world.
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Cricket Royal Navy's terrific cricket season continues with development title triumph
A four-wicket win over the RAF at Vine Lane has given the Navy's future stars the championship trophy.
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Cricket Army kick off women's Inter Services title defence with win over determined Navy
The Army are in pole position to continue their dominance of Forces women's cricket after an eight-wicket win.
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Navy Cayman Islands get help from HMS Trent as Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc
The River-class patrol vessel is able to assist as she is in the Caribbean as part of the Royal Navy's permanent presence in the region.
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Cricket Opening Inter Services women's championship match postponed due to bad weather
The RAF v Royal Navy match will be played on Thursday's allocated rain day.
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Navy Royal Navy squadron completes first independent sortie with F-35B Lightning
The Commanding Officer of 809 Naval Air Squadron said it was "not a small ask for what is still a small, growing team".
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Sport Royal Navy beat Army to win Rundle Cup polo competition for first time in seven years
They won 6 1/2-5 in a thrilling match in Tidworth which was followed by a UKAF clash against the United States Armed Forces.
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Football British military personnel wish England good luck ahead of Euro 2024 final
Members from across the military community are wishing their team the best of luck ahead of the Euros final.
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Navy Healey reaffirms commitment to tri-nation Aukus nuclear submarine partnership
The Defence Secretary and his Australian counterpart also pledged their continuing support for Ukraine.
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Army State Opening of Parliament: the full Army, Navy and RAF involvement in numbers and units
On the Queen's birthday, hundreds of personnel and horses will escort the King as part of the opening ceremony for parliament.
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Navy Commando helis and marines conduct raids and rescue drills on Ex Emerald Razor
The exercise saw Royal Marines Commandos and the Commando Helicopter Force's 847 Naval Air Squadron train alongside one another.
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Navy HMS Duncan shows off guns and guts as she survives testing time with US task forces
From gunnery, operating USN helicopters and carrying out replenishments at sea, the Type 45 air defence destroyer has been extremely busy.
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Royal Marines Don't call it Beating the Retreat! The end-of-day ritual that's now a military pageant
Beating Retreat has its roots in an order from the Army dating back to 1690 to recall soldiers to their castle at the end of the day.
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Royal Marines Exclusive: Module one of the Royal Marines sniper school producing master marksmen
Using the L115 A3 rifle, applicants are expected to shoot accurately and employ excellent fieldcraft skills if they hope to become a scout ...