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Op Granby: Tank Troop Leader Recalls First Gulf War Memories

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Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick was a tank troop leader in the First Gulf War. Thirty years on, he spoke to Forces News.

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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.

Op Granby: Tank Troop Leader Recalls First Gulf War Memories
Op Granby: Tank Troop Leader Recalls First Gulf War Memories 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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