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Army seniors decisively beaten by Oxford University

1:04

The Army Rugby men's seniors were defeated 31-5 by Oxford University as the reds struggled against a well organised Oxford side.

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Shadow tanker boarding prompts threat from Putin

2:54

Back in June, Royal Marines fast-roped onto the deck of the shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos - and Russian president Vladimir Putin has now threatened to "respond in kind" to these types of operations

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Tri-Base Lightning ground RAF Vulcans in ice hockey spectacle

2:47

The US Air Force Tri-Base Lightning squad beat the RAF Vulcans 13-6 in their annual match in Cambridge, where they played to raise money for the United Heroes League charity

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Cadet forces crack on despite delay to promised cash

7:37

A delay to funding expansion plans for the UK's military-sponsored youth organisations has caused disappointment for many people across the cadet forces, but training is carrying on over the summer regardless

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Red Arrows: Replacing the iconic Hawk jet

3:32

The Red Arrows' jet has been operational since the 1970s, and is set to be replaced by 2030. The UK is committing £360 million to replace the Hawk T1 and T2 fleets.

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Soldiers deployed to assist with South Wales wildfires

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At least 200 Army personnel have been deployed to Wales as the region continues to tackle wildfires. An initial tranche of 100 personnel from the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, supported by 22 Engineer Regiment, was sent to the region.

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Concerns rise for US carrier crew amid extended deployment

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The deployment was scheduled to end in May but has been extended several times amid the ongoing war, creating tensions for those on board, former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest explained.

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Victory over Japan Day marked with service in Cyprus

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Serving soldiers from 4 Scots and veterans attend a service in Cyprus organised by the Royal British Legion's Larnaca branch to remember fallen comrades and mark VJ Day

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Armoured intrigue: Find out when a tank becomes a tank

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If you were to show a picture of a Warrior or Ajax to someone who's not particularly interested in military matters and ask them what they are, they'd probably say "tanks", but a main battle tank is a very different beast

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Train smarter, not harder: How the forces got military fitness wrong for decades

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Find out how the culture around training soldiers to be battle ready has changed, and see some of the people driving a new mindset on military barracks.

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Russia ramps up missile production

2:23

Russia is boosting its domestic production of ballistic and cruise missiles in a bid to capitalise on Kyiv's lack of missile interceptors.

Army seniors decisively beaten by Oxford University
Army seniors decisively beaten by Oxford University Click to play video
Shadow tanker boarding prompts threat from Putin
Shadow tanker boarding prompts threat from Putin Click to play video
Tri-Base Lightning ground RAF Vulcans in ice hockey spectacle
Tri-Base Lightning ground RAF Vulcans in ice hockey spectacle Click to play video
Cadet forces crack on despite delay to promised cash
Cadet forces crack on despite delay to promised cash Click to play video
Red Arrows: Replacing the iconic Hawk jet
Red Arrows: Replacing the iconic Hawk jet Click to play video
Soldiers deployed to assist with South Wales wildfires
Soldiers deployed to assist with South Wales wildfires Click to play video
Concerns rise for US carrier crew amid extended deployment
Concerns rise for US carrier crew amid extended deployment Click to play video
Victory over Japan Day marked with service in Cyprus
Victory over Japan Day marked with service in Cyprus Click to play video
Armoured intrigue: Find out when a tank becomes a tank
Armoured intrigue: Find out when a tank becomes a tank Click to play video
Train smarter, not harder: How the forces got military fitness wrong for decades
Train smarter, not harder: How the forces got military fitness wrong for decades Click to play video
Russia ramps up missile production
Russia ramps up missile production Click to play video

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Sport

Tri-Base Lightning ground RAF Vulcans in ice hockey spectacle

18th August 2026

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18th August 2026

British Army pull to victory at British and Irish Tug-of-War championships

12th August 2026

Duchess of Edinburgh marks first day as Royal patron of Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team

12th August 2026

UK Armed Forces karting teams take on 24-hour Teesside test

12th August 2026

British Army tennis players dominate on Wimbledon's grass courts

31st July 2026

British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory

23rd July 2026

Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games

22nd July 2026

British Army athletes shine as they do the Inter Services double

17th July 2026

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31st July 2026

RAF swimmer hoping for Commonwealth Games success

20th July 2026

Best Lawson Cup final ever: RLC's golden try beats Infantry

16th July 2026

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14th July 2026

Pickleball could be the Invictus Games' next landmark sport

7th August 2026

British Army beat Royal Navy in thriller to retain Rundle Cup

14th July 2026

RAF dominate Inter Services swimming championships as they celebrate 100th year

10th July 2026

Lawson Cup final: Witness physical Army rugby league showpiece live

10th July 2026

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31st July 2026

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6th July 2026

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8th July 2026

Explainers

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5th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

Ripsaw M3: Robotic vehicle making its way into the battlefield

16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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24th November 2024

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

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24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

US's THAAD anti-ballistic missile system explained

14th October 2024

Everything you need to know about the Martlet missile

8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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28th November 2023

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The woman who drew official pictures of the Falklands frontline

28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

NAAFI awarded Royal status

28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

Growler: The radar-jamming US aircraft going to Germany

28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

MOD admits dispute with supplier over cost of Ajax delays and modifications

28th November 2023
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