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The Download | 28 November

2:21

Russia's use of cruise missiles armed with cluster munitions has been described as a 'despicable escalation', and HMS Dauntless is ready to take part in Exercise Sea Shark - all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 5 November

2:08

HMS Trent helps with humanitarian support in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, JEF is strengthening its cooperation with Ukraine, and 24 helicopters line up for an 'elephant walk' at Wattisham Flying Station – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 4 November

2:11

CSG25 passes through the Suez Canal, the Government confirms RAF strikes against so-called Islamic State are continuing and CDS raises money for RBL's Poppy Appeal – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 31 October

2:20

Defence Secretary commends women coming forward in sexual abuse investigation, CSG25 transits Suez Canal into Mediterranean Sea, HMS Tyne escorted by uncrewed boats in trials off Scottish coast – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 3 November

2:23

Government announces £9bn plan to upgrade Armed Forces housing, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to be stripped of vice-admiral rank, 1310 Flight leaves Cyprus for RAF Odiham after wildfire season – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 30 October

2:12

More than 3,000 personnel and volunteers join London Poppy Day, President Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, and experts tells peers UK’s F-35 programme falling behind other countries – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 29 October

2:28

Royal Tank Regiment Battlegroup has taken part in Ex Bold Panzer, UK Carrier Strike Group bids farewell to Japanese destroyer JS Akebono, and HMS Trent is in the Caribbean to offer support after hurricane – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 28 October

2:39

Military sites to house asylum seekers, the UK signs £8bn deal to sell 20 Typhoons to Turkey, and Queen Camilla visits The Poppy Project in Wiltshire – all this and more on The Download.

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

5th May 2025

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5th May 2025

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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

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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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

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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

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20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

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The Forces Sports Show

RAF and Navy clash in Wakefield | Forces Sport | September 26

26th September 2025

Royal Navy golfing dominance | Forces Sport | September 19

19th September 2025

Army rugby league visit Portsmouth to kick off Inter Services against Navy | Forces Sport | September 12

12th September 2025

Who came out on top in the 2025 IDRC final? | Forces Sport | 5 September

5th September 2025

Who makes it through the IDRC pool matches? | Forces Sport | August 29

30th August 2025

IDRC 2025 explodes into action with opening pool matches | Forces Sport | 22 August

22nd August 2025

Forces Sports Show Special: Go behind-the-scenes as UKAF ready for IDRC

17th August 2025

Amy Cokayne speaks ahead of her third World Cup | Forces Sport | 8 August

11th August 2025

RAF clash with Australian rivals in rugby league | Forces Sport | 1 August

1st August 2025

Personnel make a splash at Inter Services Aquatics | Forces Sport | 25 July

25th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick

12th November 2024

How Gurkha soldiers became musicians without missing a beat

19th August 2024

Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony

6th August 2024

Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge

13th June 2024

Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

19th April 2024

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme

18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas

8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers

14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

27th February 2024

Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK

18th February 2024

337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King

7th February 2024

Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers

25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

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HMS Trent provides humanitarian support in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

5th November 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal

5th November 2025

Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech

4th November 2025

Veterans are a national asset, says Starmer

4th November 2025

Raybird: The drone that can stay aloft for 28 hours

5th November 2025

Making amends to the Armed Forces' LGBT veterans

5th November 2025

Government unveils its brand-new defence housing strategy

4th November 2025

Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 4 November

4th November 2025

Job done: Chinooks head home as wildfire season ends

4th November 2025

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to lose his military title

3rd November 2025

Evolys: The machine gun taking light to the next level

3rd November 2025

French Armed Forces brush aside UKAF to win Kentish Cup

4th November 2025
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