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Music of Viscount Nelson's March played again after 100-year PWRR absence

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A piece of music that hasn’t been played by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, or any preceding regiment, for 100 years has made its return. Viscount Nelson’s March was last played on 31 May 1921.

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Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies

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Defence Readiness & Industry Minister Luke Pollard says the deployment of two Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus will help keep UK bases, personnel and our allies safe against Iranian aggression

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Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place

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Two Wildcat helicopters, whose crews are more used to operating from ships, will be helping to defend RAF Akrotiri, but their CO reckons they are more than up to the task in hand.

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Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus

1:54

Defence Secretary John Healey says the personnel protecting Cyprus are doing an extraordinary job - and is proud of the families who are supporting them.

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Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy

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A 2-1 victory was a good start for the Air Force in their home fixture

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Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions?

4:49

After a Shahed-type drone struck a hangar at RAF Akrotiri, it raises an important question. Why, for the time since 1980, are there no Royal Navy warships in the Gulf to protect British interests abroad, or to protect its own sovereign bases?

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Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight

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The Supermarine Spitfire, which fought alongside the Hurricane in the Battle of Britain, was one of the few aircraft in production for the entire duration of the war and is now celebrating the 90th anniversary of its maiden flight

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WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany

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Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who has just turned 105, has written about his experiences in his new book, Bloody Dangerous, describing what it was it was like flying bombing raids in the de Havilland Mosquito

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Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon

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Former Royal Navy officer Tom Sharpe says he's confident the destroyer will do her job in the eastern Mediterranean, but argues more land-based anti-air systems are needed as well

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How the Ukraine model can help defeat Shaheds in the Gulf

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Western militaries for relying on sophisticated systems to counter these relatively cheap weapons and warns that the "world isn't ready" for the number of Shahed drones Ukraine faces daily.

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The AW149: Picking up where the Puma left off

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The RAF and British Army are due to receive the Leonardo AW149 – a helicopter that's already been proving its worth with Thai, Egyptian and Polish forces. In British service, the AW149 is set to replace the Puma, which was retired in 2025

Music of Viscount Nelson's March played again after 100-year PWRR absence
Music of Viscount Nelson's March played again after 100-year PWRR absence Click to play video
Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies
Wildcats in Cyprus to protect UK bases and our allies Click to play video
Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place
Wildcats: The helis that can be used any time and any place Click to play video
Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus
Healey offers thanks to personnel and families in Cyprus Click to play video
Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy
Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy Click to play video
Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions?
Why is there no Royal Navy presence in the Gulf despite escalating tensions? Click to play video
Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight
Spitfire celebrates 90th anniversary of first flight Click to play video
WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany
WW2 pilot recalls Mosquito raids over Germany Click to play video
Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon
Ex-RN commander gives verdict on HMS Dragon Click to play video
How the Ukraine model can help defeat Shaheds in the Gulf
How the Ukraine model can help defeat Shaheds in the Gulf Click to play video
The AW149: Picking up where the Puma left off
The AW149: Picking up where the Puma left off Click to play video

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4th March 2026

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2nd March 2026

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3rd March 2026

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27th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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20th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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16th February 2026

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13th February 2026

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13th February 2026

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10th February 2026

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9th February 2026

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6th February 2026

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9th February 2026

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9th February 2026

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6th February 2026

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Explainers

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5th May 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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18th November 2024

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14th October 2024

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