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What Is A Carrier Strike Group?

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The UK's latest at-sea formation is expected to reach Full Operating Capability by December 2023.

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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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The defence secretary has told the Rusi Land Warfare Conference that troops remain the most crucial part of the British military, despite the advancements in technology, in terms of drones.

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Royal Marines reign supreme at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships

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The Royal Navy's latest boxing intake put on a show at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships at HMS Raleigh, where boxers from the Royal Marines in particular made a lasting impression.

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A new commanding officer has officially taken over leadership of 39 Engineer Regiment while the unit is deployed in Cyprus. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Gledhill has now assumed command of the Royal Engineers unit halfway through their deployment.

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Ukraine offers allies a look inside captured Russian weapons

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If events unfold as almost everyone expects over the coming weeks, the UK will soon have a new Prime Minister. That raises an important question: what would Andy Burnham mean for the Armed Forces and UK defence?

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What Is A Carrier Strike Group?
What Is A Carrier Strike Group? 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
Troops will always be our most important asset, Jarvis says
Troops will always be our most important asset, Jarvis says Click to play video
Royal Marines reign supreme at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships
Royal Marines reign supreme at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships Click to play video
Commanding Officer hands over lead on Op Tosca in Cyprus
Commanding Officer hands over lead on Op Tosca in Cyprus 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
We must pivot hard towards '20-40-40' fighting system, CGS says
We must pivot hard towards '20-40-40' fighting system, CGS says Click to play video
What are Andy Burnham's views on the Armed Forces and the UK's defence?
What are Andy Burnham's views on the Armed Forces and the UK's defence? Click to play video
Fighting With Pride charity launches 'battle for lost veterans'
Fighting With Pride charity launches 'battle for lost veterans' Click to play video
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UKAF cricketers test themselves against the superstars of Surrey Click to play video

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