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One of US Navy’s first combat jet pilots sharing story at Edinburgh Fringe
One of the first women to fly combat jets for the US Navy is sharing her story on stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Lorree 'Rowdy' Draude's one-woman show, 'I Feel The Need', covers the challenges she faced in the US military.
UKAF takes on Germany in rugby match honouring Remembrance
Two scintillating tries from Vereimi Qorowale weren't enough to secure victory after a dominant second half from Germany saw them win 24-29
Inter Services netball champions set off for South Pacific showdown
The British Army netball team have travelled to Fiji for a nine day tour.
'Uncanny' parallels between Op Spiderweb and WW2 SAS missions
When Ukraine's daring Operation Spiderweb took place in June 2025, author and military historian Damien Lewis was immediately reminded of the audacious missions undertaken by the SAS during the Second World War.
UK v US battle awaits in live Remembrance rugby
Who is better at rugby union – the British or the Americans?
Helicopters form up in show of strength and readiness
A formation of eight Apache, 10 Wildcat, two Chinook and four Gazelle helicopters lifted off from Wattisham Flying Station after taxiing along the runway together in what's known as an elephant walk in a show of strength.
HMS Trent provides support in wake of Hurricane Melissa
The Batch 2 River-class patrol vessel had already been pre-positioned in the Caribbean as part of the UK's permanent presence in the region. Army Commandos from the Royal Engineers have now gone ashore to help assess and repair key infrastructure.
Making amends to the Armed Forces' LGBT veterans
While progress is being made, delays with restorative payments and a lack of empathy from the wider veteran community leave a bitter taste for some veterans.
Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal
Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton said the Poppy Appeal plays an important part in the way in which the UK looks after those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces.
Raybird: The drone that can stay aloft for 28 hours
Ukraine's Raybird drone has amassed more than 350,000 combat hours during the conflict with Russia. Now, the UK military is eyeing it up as a potential replacement for the Watchkeeper, which is due to exit service in 2027.
Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech
Mary Ann Clarke, a Chelsea Pensioner and veteran of the Women’s Royal Army Corps, said Sir Keir Starmer’s remarks that veterans are a national asset made her feel very proud, but very humble at the same time.
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