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Museum Of RAF Firefighting Looks For New Home

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The museum showcases the work of the Royal Air Force firefighters and hosts more than 50 vehicles. It moved into its new home in October, but the building is up for sale and the search for a new location begins again.

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HMS Trent provides humanitarian support in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

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The Batch 2 River-class patrol vessel had already been pre-positioned in the Caribbean as part of the UK's permanent presence in the region. Army Commandos from the Royal Engineers have now gone ashore to help assess and repair key infrastructure.

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Making amends to the Armed Forces' LGBT veterans

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While progress is being made, delays with restorative payments and a lack of empathy from the wider veteran community leave a bitter taste for some veterans.

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Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal

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Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton said the Poppy Appeal plays an important part in the way in which the UK looks after those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces.

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Raybird: The drone that can stay aloft for 28 hours

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Ukraine's Raybird drone has amassed more than 350,000 combat hours during the conflict with Russia. Now, the UK military is eyeing it up as a potential replacement for the Watchkeeper, which is due to exit service in 2027.

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Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech

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Mary Ann Clarke, a Chelsea Pensioner and veteran of the Women’s Royal Army Corps, said Sir Keir Starmer’s remarks that veterans are a national asset made her feel very proud, but very humble at the same time.

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Veterans are a national asset, says Starmer

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Sir Keir, whose grandfather served in the Second World War and whose uncle served in the Falklands, said the annual observance on 11 November is "about giving profound thanks to all who have served, and continue to serve".

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 4 November

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Pokrovsk is a city under siege - Russian forces have been trying to take this key town for a year, reducing it to rubble. Taking this so-called Gateway to Donetsk would be a major step toward Vladimir Putin's aim of controlling the Donbas.

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Government unveils its brand-new defence housing strategy

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The new defence housing service will manage military homes while keeping them in public hands and also offer new homeownership opportunities for military personnel and veterans.

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Job done: Chinooks head home as wildfire season ends

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A pair of Chinooks are returning to the United Kingdom after a successful summer fighting fires in Cyprus, dropping 450 tonnes of water onto the biggest wildfire in half a century.

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Evolys: The machine gun taking light to the next level

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FN's Evolys LMG is available in both 5.56mm and 7.62mm calibres, and with both weapons weighing substantially less than a GPMG, the firm is hoping it could become the Army's new section machine gun.

Museum Of RAF Firefighting Looks For New Home
Museum Of RAF Firefighting Looks For New Home Click to play video
HMS Trent provides humanitarian support in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
HMS Trent provides humanitarian support in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa Click to play video
Making amends to the Armed Forces' LGBT veterans
Making amends to the Armed Forces' LGBT veterans Click to play video
Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal
Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal Click to play video
Raybird: The drone that can stay aloft for 28 hours
Raybird: The drone that can stay aloft for 28 hours Click to play video
Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech
Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech Click to play video
Veterans are a national asset, says Starmer
Veterans are a national asset, says Starmer Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 4 November
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 4 November Click to play video
Government unveils its brand-new defence housing strategy
Government unveils its brand-new defence housing strategy Click to play video
Job done: Chinooks head home as wildfire season ends
Job done: Chinooks head home as wildfire season ends Click to play video
Evolys: The machine gun taking light to the next level
Evolys: The machine gun taking light to the next level Click to play video

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AYO Gurkha!

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