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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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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Tri-Service Sitrep: To those who don't like the Wider Service Medal - button up and get on with it
General Lord Richard Dannatt CBE was speaking on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast about the new Wider Service Medal.
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Tri-Service New Wider Service Medal to recognise Gulf, Indo-Pacific, air policing and Estonia
The Wider Service Medal (WSM) recognises military personnel and civilians who make a significant contribution to UK missions.
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News Armed Forces to receive new Wider Service Medal - here's who is eligible
It will be awarded to personnel in key operational roles where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for a medal.
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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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Tri-Service Holla Mohalla military festival looks to encourage more Sikhs to join UK Armed Forces
It's unclear why the numbers of Sikhs in the UK military is so low, but the UK Defence Sikh network is looking to change this.
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Tri-Service MOD launches housing survey after pausing controversial military accommodation plan
Armed Forces personnel and their families are being asked to provide feedback on their housing needs.
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Tri-Service Heavy-lift drones: With no human lives at risk, could they replace the helicopter?
Drones are being developed that can carry increasingly heavy payloads, so what could this mean for the helicopter and its human crew?
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Politics Head of Armed Forces has post extended in what he says is a critical time for Europe
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is the principal military adviser to the Defence Secretary and the Prime Minister.
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Politics PM pressured to boost defence spending after two ministers call for greater pace of investment
It comes after the budget was criticised for failing to boost defence spending.
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Politics MOD's failure over plan to fund desired capabilities leaves UK in alarming place, report says
The Public Accounts Committee says the UK is vulnerable due to an over-reliance on the support of its military allies.
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Women World's only female military chief talks about breaking barriers and inspiring women
Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman has played a pivotal role in cultural change within the Jamaica Defence Force.
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Athletics Athletes battle muddy conditions in Cornwall for Inter Services cross country championships
The Navy's Lieutenant Chelsea Baker and Corporal Dean Williamson from the Army were the stand-out runners.
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Politics Shapps admits prospect of commanders and juniors living side by side is 'problematic'
The MOD's housing plan has been put on hold and now under review because of widespread concern amongst personnel.
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Politics Labour refuses to promise increase in military size if in power
The shadow defence secretary has said there should be a rethink on how Britain's Armed Forces are prepared for future global threats.