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Royal Navy takes command of key NATO Response Force

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The Royal Navy took charge of NATO's most important task force with a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth. For the next 12 months it is responsible for leading the alliance’s Maritime High Readiness Force.

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New digital ID cards launched for Armed Forces veterans

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Veterans can now apply for a digital version of their physical ID cards that will include their name, photo, latest service and date of birth.

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Sultan who trained at Sandhurst returns to the sands of Cyprus

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The Sultan of Pahang reunites with old friends from his Sandhurst platoon, who carried out their final exercise in Cyprus 46 years ago.

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Army holds leaving parade for Ukrainians heading back to war

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The leaving parade for the latest cohort of Ukrainians on Operation Interflex followed five weeks of training, during which they were taught how to lead their troops at section and platoon levels.

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Levelling up the force: Inside the rise of military esports

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Esports on platforms such as Call of Duty and Rocket League are more popular than ever in the British military, but why?

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Shooting from a helicopter like three-dimensional chess

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Former Royal Navy Commander Tom Sharpe explains how a sniper team from 42 Commando disabled a drug-laden skiff by shooting out its engine, a high-risk operation that demanded meticulous planning and precision.

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Military accommodation an important issue, insists minister

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Veterans & People Minister Louise Sandher-Jones says the Government aims to give Armed Forces personnel an accommodation offer "that's appropriate, that's modern and that works with how people live today".

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Rivet Joint makes lengthy flight to gather a long list of intel

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Real-time intelligence on Russian forces is being gathered by an RAF Rivet Joint jet flying the full Nato-Russia border - a flight that takes no less than 12 hours.

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Services honour Field Marshal Lord Guthrie

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A military funeral involving all three services has been held for former CDS Field Marshal Lord Guthrie at Westminster Cathedral.

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AI takes hold in UK Armed Forces

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AI promises to give the Armed Forces the edge in any fight with ultra-fast processing of battlefield intelligence in real time.

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Field Marshal Lord Guthrie described as a legend

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Lieutenant Colonel Guy Bartle-Jones, Regimental Adjutant, Welsh Guards, paid tribute following Lord Guthrie's military funeral involving all three services at Westminster Cathedral.

Royal Navy takes command of key NATO Response Force
Royal Navy takes command of key NATO Response Force Click to play video
New digital ID cards launched for Armed Forces veterans
New digital ID cards launched for Armed Forces veterans Click to play video
Sultan who trained at Sandhurst returns to the sands of Cyprus
Sultan who trained at Sandhurst returns to the sands of Cyprus Click to play video
Army holds leaving parade for Ukrainians heading back to war
Army holds leaving parade for Ukrainians heading back to war Click to play video
Levelling up the force: Inside the rise of military esports
Levelling up the force: Inside the rise of military esports Click to play video
Shooting from a helicopter like three-dimensional chess
Shooting from a helicopter like three-dimensional chess Click to play video
Military accommodation an important issue, insists minister
Military accommodation an important issue, insists minister Click to play video
Rivet Joint makes lengthy flight to gather a long list of intel
Rivet Joint makes lengthy flight to gather a long list of intel Click to play video
Services honour Field Marshal Lord Guthrie
Services honour Field Marshal Lord Guthrie Click to play video
AI takes hold in UK Armed Forces
AI takes hold in UK Armed Forces Click to play video
Field Marshal Lord Guthrie described as a legend
Field Marshal Lord Guthrie described as a legend Click to play video

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UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

5th May 2025

New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

5th May 2025

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16th January 2025

The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

10th January 2025

The grey zone world of cutting undersea cables

16th January 2025

Hitchhiker: Ukraine's new drone successfully tested in combat

6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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The Forces Sports Show

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26th September 2025

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19th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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5th September 2025

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30th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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17th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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25th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

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12th November 2024

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19th August 2024

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6th August 2024

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13th June 2024

Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas

8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

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14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

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27th February 2024

Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK

18th February 2024

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7th February 2024

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25th January 2024

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

Has Israel used its Iron Beam defence system for the first time?

28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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13th September 2024

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28th November 2023

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