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What Was It Like To Be Among The Navy's First Female Sailors At Sea?

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In October 1990, the first female Navy personnel to go to sea joined HMS Brilliant in Devonport.

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Poland has confirmed that Russian intelligence agencies were behind the blast, which sabotaged the national railway line earlier this week.

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PM Starmer pays tribute to RFA seaman James Elliott, who went missing off the Irish coast

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During Prime Minister's Questions on 19 November, Sir Keir Starmer spoke of the "contribution that personnel of the RFA make, and the risks that they take in the line of duty".

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CSG25 anchors off the coast of Naples before returning home

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Having journeyed through the Suez Canal, the ships of Carrier Strike Group 25 anchored off the coast of Naples for a quick respite, as they near the end of their eight-month-long deployment under Operation Highmast.

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It's a betrayal of everyone who served, say NI veterans

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Veterans are protesting against the government's plans to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with the new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, which would scrap immunity for soldiers who served during the Troubles.

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GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract

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Nineteen vehicles have been earmarked for retirement in 2030 as part of the MOD's Land Mobility Programme, and General Motors hopes its Infantry Squad Vehicle will become one of the replacements.

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Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar

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Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act

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Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois tells BFBS Forces News that the Government's plans to replace the Legacy Act would restart a "conveyor belt" of investigations against veterans who served during the Troubles.

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Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans

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Claire Lilly founded the Forcer Protocol initiative in the wake of Alan Forcer's death after what she felt were failings by the police officers involved in the search for her former husband.

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Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season

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The team includes Royal Marine Taylor Lawrence, Paratroopers Olly Butterworth and Nick Gleeson, and RAF Aircraft Engineer Alex Cartagena

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The Para recruit who is now forever airborne

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Parachute Regiment recruit Private Harry Johnson's ashes were scattered across the Durham countryside after he passed away during training at ITC Catterick earlier this year.

What Was It Like To Be Among The Navy's First Female Sailors At Sea?
What Was It Like To Be Among The Navy's First Female Sailors At Sea? Click to play video
Is Russia going to new lengths to inflict harm on Nato?
Is Russia going to new lengths to inflict harm on Nato? Click to play video
PM Starmer pays tribute to RFA seaman James Elliott, who went missing off the Irish coast
PM Starmer pays tribute to RFA seaman James Elliott, who went missing off the Irish coast Click to play video
CSG25 anchors off the coast of Naples before returning home
CSG25 anchors off the coast of Naples before returning home Click to play video
It's a betrayal of everyone who served, say NI veterans
It's a betrayal of everyone who served, say NI veterans Click to play video
GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract
GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract Click to play video
Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar
Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar Click to play video
Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act
Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act Click to play video
Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans
Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans Click to play video
Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season
Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season Click to play video
The Para recruit who is now forever airborne
The Para recruit who is now forever airborne Click to play video

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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1st November 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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28th August 2024

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AYO Gurkha!

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25th June 2025

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11th March 2024

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