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Astute-Class Attack Submarine HMS Anson Rolled Out Of Factory

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The fifth Astute class attack submarine being built for the Royal Navy has been rolled out of the BAE Systems factory in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. HMS Anson emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall.

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CDS lays down four key challenges to prepare the Army for future conflict

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The UK's Armed Forces must be strong enough to deter conflict before it starts, the Chief of the Defence Staff said. ACM Sir Rich Knighton outlined four key challenges to be addressed to ensure that the Army is prepared for future conflict.

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New Jupiter HC2 helicopters delivered to Cyprus

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Two new emergency response helicopters have arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2s will be operated by the resident helicopter force 84 Squadron for aerial firefighting and search and rescue.

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King Charles visits military charity REORG

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King Charles has visited the military charity REORG, which provides Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training to personnel and veterans. His Majesty spoke to students to hear how the sport helps them and presented a black belt to one of the REORG students.

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The drone revolution: Why rank no longer dictates battlefield expertise

4:48

The Army has turned to its junior ranks to help pave the way for the drone revolution taking place when it comes to warfare. Drone courses that would otherwise be led by senior personnel are instead being taught by lance corporals and corporals.

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The Army's '20-40-40' fighting system explained

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The 20-40-40 concept is a three-layered fighting system that is redefining how the Army operates. It will mean 20% of its power is delivered through traditional platforms, 40% through consumables, like drones, and 40% through reusable systems.

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Former RAF aircrew recalls the blistering heat of operations – and how she kept cool

1:48

Liz McConaghy – better known by her nickname, the Chinook Crew Chick – spent 17 years as an RAF Chinook aircrew member, deploying on two tours of Iraq and 10 tours of Afghanistan.

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Ex Armoured Rescuer: How to deal with incidents involving armoured vehicles?

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On Exercise Armoured Rescuer, military, medical, and rescue professionals got the chance to practise their skills in several simulated scenarios on the Bovington Training Area in Dorset.

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From the archive: HMS Portland sailor meets his baby daughter for the first time

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HMS Portland returned home in March 2017 after sailing 40,000 miles conducting counter narcotics operations and maritime security missions. At the vessel's homecoming, LAET Matthew Chapman met his newborn daughter for the first time.

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HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay on Strait of Hormuz minehunting mission

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RFA Lyme Bay and HMS Dragon have arrived in the Middle East to help clear the Strait of Hormuz from mines and underwater explosive devices.

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Ukraine offers allies a look inside captured Russian weapons

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British defence scientists are among those set to benefit from an online catalogue detailing the inner workings of Russia's frontline weapons.

Astute-Class Attack Submarine HMS Anson Rolled Out Of Factory
Astute-Class Attack Submarine HMS Anson Rolled Out Of Factory Click to play video
CDS lays down four key challenges to prepare the Army for future conflict
CDS lays down four key challenges to prepare the Army for future conflict Click to play video
New Jupiter HC2 helicopters delivered to Cyprus
New Jupiter HC2 helicopters delivered to Cyprus Click to play video
King Charles visits military charity REORG
King Charles visits military charity REORG Click to play video
The drone revolution: Why rank no longer dictates battlefield expertise
The drone revolution: Why rank no longer dictates battlefield expertise Click to play video
The Army's '20-40-40' fighting system explained
The Army's '20-40-40' fighting system explained Click to play video
Former RAF aircrew recalls the blistering heat of operations – and how she kept cool
Former RAF aircrew recalls the blistering heat of operations – and how she kept cool Click to play video
Ex Armoured Rescuer: How to deal with incidents involving armoured vehicles?
Ex Armoured Rescuer: How to deal with incidents involving armoured vehicles? Click to play video
From the archive: HMS Portland sailor meets his baby daughter for the first time
From the archive: HMS Portland sailor meets his baby daughter for the first time Click to play video
HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay on Strait of Hormuz minehunting mission
HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay on Strait of Hormuz minehunting mission Click to play video
Ukraine offers allies a look inside captured Russian weapons
Ukraine offers allies a look inside captured Russian weapons Click to play video

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Sport

Royal Marines reign supreme at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships

24th June 2026

UKAF cricketers test themselves against the superstars of Surrey

23rd June 2026

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19th June 2026

Eastern Region goalscorer reacts to penalty shootout victory

19th June 2026

Penalties decide Navy Inter Region football final

19th June 2026

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19th June 2026

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18th June 2026

Royal Marines impress at annual Navy Boxing Championships

12th June 2026

Navy Destroyers dethrone RAF Aces to win historic Ice Hockey title

16th June 2026

Royal Logistic Corps reign supreme in Army T20 final

10th June 2026

Former Premier League official becomes first inductee into Army FA Hall of Fame

8th June 2026

UKAF women's hockey players power past Dutch Armed Forces

11th June 2026

Royal Navy Destroyers shock RAF to win first Inter Services ice hockey title in seven years

5th June 2026

Forces ice hockey pays tribute to Navy crash victims

5th June 2026

How did England's World Cup cricket team fare at an Army boot camp?

5th June 2026

RAF Pumas continue women's Inter Services ice hockey dominance

5th June 2026

RAF celebrate back-to-back Scottish Tri-Services rugby titles

5th June 2026

RAF Aces thrash British Army Blades to set up Royal Navy grand final

3rd June 2026

RAF win Scottish Tri-service rugby title in Murrayfield thriller

29th May 2026

Individual Army performances shine despite two disqualifications at equestrian championships

11th June 2026

Explainers

UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

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

The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

10th January 2025

The grey zone world of cutting undersea cables

16th January 2025

Hitchhiker: Ukraine's new drone successfully tested in combat

6th December 2024

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

24th November 2024

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

24th November 2024

How long-range weapons could have an impact in Ukraine war

19th November 2024

Design of Royal Army Medical Service's cap badge explained

18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

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

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

All Videos

Ukrainian President visits home of Belgium's F-16s

29th May 2024

The weapon that could punch through steel but needed nerves to match

3rd June 2024

Road becomes runway for Swedish Air Force Gripens

28th May 2024

Fight on to keep Cold War communications vehicles together

11th June 2024

Watch: HMS Duncan sets sail to protect shipping lanes from Houthi attacks

28th May 2024

A look at a piece of the RAF's 'great heritage' lying in Cyprus

28th May 2024

Cyprus' abandoned ghost airport frozen in time after 1974 conflict

20th July 2024

Knock knock: Soldiers show how they break down doors on exercise

28th May 2024

Vice Admiral Sir David Steel bids a ceremonial farewell to Gibraltar

28th May 2024

D-Day: The world's greatest deception operation

30th May 2024

Royal Signals triumph over REME to win Woolwich Cup

22nd May 2024

Royal Signals skipper reacts to Woolwich Cup win

22nd May 2024
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