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Mixed Fortunes For GB Bobsleigh Squad Containing Forces Personnel

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The season-ending World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, saw GB 1 sled crash out earlier than many had hoped.

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Reservist not looking forward to returning home after six-month UN mission

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British troops marked the end of their United Nations peacekeeping tour in Nicosia with a medal parade before returning to the UK.

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Defending champions begin Inter Services title defence in Portsmouth

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The British Army women beat the Royal Navy 8-34 before the Navy men beat the Army 20-10 in Portsmouth

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Latest version of Fuchs APC takes on anti-tank role

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The Fuchs armoured personnel carrier has been given a new role as a tank destroyer and air defence vehicle thanks to a link-up between Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin.

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Bomb disposal robot that mimics any hand movement

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L3Harris, a defence company, has showcased its latest bomb disposal robot in the halls of the Excel in London during DSEI 2025.

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Ukrainian firm opening facility in the UK to make Shark drones

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A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has announced plans to build a factory and flight-testing facility in the UK. Ukrspecsystems produces reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian military and plans to open a new plant in Suffolk next year.

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HMS Example, an Archer-class P2000 fast patrol boat, is 20m-long and sails at 20 knots. She is used to teach students all the way up to operational standards.

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US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber carries out Quicksink exercise

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The exercise targeted a ship to test the new Quicksink seeker technology used on a conventional bomb carried by a US Air Force B-2 Spirit.

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Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies

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The Duke of Sussex paid a visit to the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in London, where he learned about advancements in treatment for child amputees and reconnected with some Invictus Games veterans.

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First Sea Lord sets out plan to transform Royal Navy into a hybrid fleet

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Air Traffic Control has been taught at RAF Shawbury for the last 75 years. The role of a controller is one of vital importance as they're in charge of monitoring and directing pilots safely through an airspace.

Mixed Fortunes For GB Bobsleigh Squad Containing Forces Personnel
Mixed Fortunes For GB Bobsleigh Squad Containing Forces Personnel Click to play video
Reservist not looking forward to returning home after six-month UN mission
Reservist not looking forward to returning home after six-month UN mission Click to play video
Defending champions begin Inter Services title defence in Portsmouth
Defending champions begin Inter Services title defence in Portsmouth Click to play video
Latest version of Fuchs APC takes on anti-tank role
Latest version of Fuchs APC takes on anti-tank role Click to play video
Bomb disposal robot that mimics any hand movement
Bomb disposal robot that mimics any hand movement Click to play video
Ukrainian firm opening facility in the UK to make Shark drones
Ukrainian firm opening facility in the UK to make Shark drones Click to play video
HMS Example sets a stellar example at DSEI 2025
HMS Example sets a stellar example at DSEI 2025 Click to play video
US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber carries out Quicksink exercise
US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber carries out Quicksink exercise Click to play video
Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies
Prince Harry visits the Centre for Blast Injury Studies Click to play video
First Sea Lord sets out plan to transform Royal Navy into a hybrid fleet
First Sea Lord sets out plan to transform Royal Navy into a hybrid fleet Click to play video
Your lives in our hands:  Air Traffic Control training with the RAF
Your lives in our hands: Air Traffic Control training with the RAF Click to play video

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16th January 2025

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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20th September 2024

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AYO Gurkha!

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