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Cold War comms system gets modern revamp

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Inspired by Cold War technology, the troposcatter communication system has been compacted into a smaller more practical model which can provide multi-domain warfare connectivity.

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Red Arrows join Patrouille de France at Le Touquet airshow

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The Red Arrows have returned to the skies as they flew in formation behind the French Alpha Jets at the Le Touquet airshow in France

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Why do 4 Scots enter a boxing ring?

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Boxers from every company in 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland took to the ring for a night of explosive action at Alexander Barr

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Retired Air Marshall explains how to survive a Hawk crash

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Watch the highlights of the day the British Army ended seven years of waiting to win the Inter Services rugby league title after a thriller at Heworth.

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Inside British Army's new tactical drone competition

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All-Gurkha team takes on challenge of World's Toughest Row

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Cold War comms system gets modern revamp
Cold War comms system gets modern revamp Click to play video
Red Arrows join Patrouille de France at Le Touquet airshow
Red Arrows join Patrouille de France at Le Touquet airshow Click to play video
New Wolf hailed high-tech, but a doddle to drive
New Wolf hailed high-tech, but a doddle to drive Click to play video
Why do 4 Scots enter a boxing ring?
Why do 4 Scots enter a boxing ring? Click to play video
Retired Air Marshall explains how to survive a Hawk crash
Retired Air Marshall explains how to survive a Hawk crash Click to play video
First female reservist on passing P Coy and boxing her best friend
First female reservist on passing P Coy and boxing her best friend Click to play video
Sensational fightback: Army's impossible Inter Services victory
Sensational fightback: Army's impossible Inter Services victory Click to play video
Inside British Army's new tactical drone competition
Inside British Army's new tactical drone competition Click to play video
All-Gurkha team takes on challenge of World's Toughest Row
All-Gurkha team takes on challenge of World's Toughest Row Click to play video
SAS Who Dares Wins champion on why supporting veterans is so important
SAS Who Dares Wins champion on why supporting veterans is so important Click to play video
It's words, not weapons for Coldstream Guards on patrol in Cyprus
It's words, not weapons for Coldstream Guards on patrol in Cyprus Click to play video

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Sport

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24th September 2026

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24th September 2026

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21st September 2026

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21st September 2026

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11th September 2026

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