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Which mercenary groups could be fighting for Russia?

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Experts, including a former CIA officer, have spoken to Forces News after reports of gun-for-hire groups operating in Ukraine.

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The French armed forces and the Dutch armed forces clashed in the second game of the 2025 Kentish Cup.

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Tested: The Russian missile dubbed the flying Chernobyl

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President Putin says Russia has successfully tested a new missile - called Skyfall by Nato - that's said to be nuclear-powered and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

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Personnel should be proud of what they do, says CDS

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In his first visit to Navy Command HQ since taking over the role as Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton said personnel should be proud of what they do, because what they do is extraordinary.

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CSG25 bids farewell to a Japanese destroyer

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Eye of the storm: Inside Hurricane Melissa

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Wet weather adds to the challenge of Mudmaster 2025

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Queen lays final poppy at display marking end of WW2

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Meet the Army's new Combat Life Savers

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Which mercenary groups could be fighting for Russia?
Which mercenary groups could be fighting for Russia? Click to play video
French narrowly beat Dutch armed forces in Kentish Cup nail-biter
French narrowly beat Dutch armed forces in Kentish Cup nail-biter Click to play video
Tested: The Russian missile dubbed the flying Chernobyl
Tested: The Russian missile dubbed the flying Chernobyl Click to play video
Personnel should be proud of what they do, says CDS
Personnel should be proud of what they do, says CDS Click to play video
CSG25 bids farewell to a Japanese destroyer
CSG25 bids farewell to a Japanese destroyer Click to play video
Eye of the storm: Inside Hurricane Melissa
Eye of the storm: Inside Hurricane Melissa Click to play video
Wet weather adds to the challenge of Mudmaster 2025
Wet weather adds to the challenge of Mudmaster 2025 Click to play video
Queen lays final poppy at display marking end of WW2
Queen lays final poppy at display marking end of WW2 Click to play video
UKAF cricketers are Nepal-bound for historic tour
UKAF cricketers are Nepal-bound for historic tour Click to play video
Meet the Army's new Combat Life Savers
Meet the Army's new Combat Life Savers Click to play video
EU poppy-selling rules in N Ireland branded absurd
EU poppy-selling rules in N Ireland branded absurd Click to play video

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AYO Gurkha!

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27th February 2024

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