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WATCH: Army Destroys 'One Of Largest' Unexploded WWII Bombs

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 5 December

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Russian forces claim to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after months of bitter fighting, but that's being refuted by the Ukrainian military, which says neither side controls the whole city.

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Military showjumping final: Forces horses to compete for top crown live

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The best Forces showjumpers will go head to head for glory at the 2025 London International Horse Show on 18 December – and you can watch the action live.

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UKAF v Irish Defence Forces: How to watch double header live

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The next chapter in the rivalry between the two teams will be shown live.

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Travel fund aims to help Armed Forces personnel reunite with loved ones

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The Government has announced that 35,000 Armed Forces personnel will be able to claim the cost of a return road or rail journey over Christmas, helping them reach their loved ones when they need it most.

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I nearly lost my leg and now I'm leading the Army's next rugby generation

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Junior Bulumakau tells us his story.

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We must be constantly ready to face Russia, PM says

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In a visit to RAF Lossiemouth, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the constantly-evolving Russian threat and thanked personnel that work 24/7 to keep our country safe.

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Royal Navy's uncrewed heli ready to take flight

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Proteus, a full-size crewless helicopter, is designed to fulfil a variety of roles in poor weather typical of the North Atlantic, including anti-submarine warfare and surface attack.

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New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline

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Highly paid and highly prized, there are some new faces in defence - new faces that we can't show you for security reasons. These young cyber warriors are bringing their valuable skills to defend our nation's digital frontlines.

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Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances

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Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard tells the Commons Defence Committee he'd received written confirmation from the Chief of the General Staff and the National Armaments Director that Ajax was safe.

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Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers

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Ukrainian naval drones have struck two oil tankers linked to Russia's shadow fleet off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The Kairo and Virat were sailing empty, but are said to be capable of transporting nearly $70m worth of oil.

WATCH: Army Destroys 'One Of Largest' Unexploded WWII Bombs
WATCH: Army Destroys 'One Of Largest' Unexploded WWII Bombs Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 5 December
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 5 December Click to play video
Military showjumping final: Forces horses to compete for top crown live
Military showjumping final: Forces horses to compete for top crown live Click to play video
UKAF v Irish Defence Forces: How to watch double header live
UKAF v Irish Defence Forces: How to watch double header live Click to play video
Travel fund aims to help Armed Forces personnel reunite with loved ones
Travel fund aims to help Armed Forces personnel reunite with loved ones Click to play video
I nearly lost my leg and now I'm leading the Army's next rugby generation
I nearly lost my leg and now I'm leading the Army's next rugby generation Click to play video
We must be constantly ready to face Russia, PM says
We must be constantly ready to face Russia, PM says Click to play video
Royal Navy's uncrewed heli ready to take flight
Royal Navy's uncrewed heli ready to take flight Click to play video
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline Click to play video
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances Click to play video
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers Click to play video

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

5th May 2025

New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

5th May 2025

Ripsaw M3: Robotic vehicle making its way into the battlefield

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

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

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

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

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

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

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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

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19th April 2024

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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

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25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

All Videos

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

Naval Museum Asks Personnel To Share Stories Of COVID-19 Response

28th November 2023

The Role Of The Royal Corps Of Signals In 2020

28th November 2023

Armed Forces Day Flypast 'A Taste' Of Next Year's Events

28th November 2023

Armed Forces Day 2020: Red Arrows Flypast And Tri-Service Flag Raise

28th November 2023

Cadet Recognised For Community Efforts During Lockdown

28th November 2023

'Lessons To Be Learned' For Military After Coronavirus Fight

28th November 2023

Military Pride: LGBTQ Personnel Tell Their Stories In New Book

28th November 2023

Defence Secretary: Armed Forces Day Means Putting Military At 'Forefront Of Our Society'

28th November 2023

Sir Keir Starmer Thanks Military Community In Armed Forces Day Message

28th November 2023

Armed Forces Week Chance To Remember Army's 'Fantastic Work'

28th November 2023
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