Women in Defence Awards 2021: Winners announced
The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women across the defence sector.
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Technology 'There are plenty of women in technology thriving': Army troop commander wins tech award
Lieutenant Abbygayle Wiggins was chosen as an individual winner in the awards which look to celebrate women in the technology sector.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army officer begins solo trek to Antarctica
BFBS is sponsoring Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Veterans Former Navy chef bakes her way to success with brownies
Meet Chloe Toussaint who hopes to employ other veterans as her business grows.
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Women Military chief: 'Laddish culture' is encouraged to face enemies but needs change
An inclusivity "shift" for women and minority groups would improve teams, says General Sir Nick Carter.
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Army Chief challenges 'industrial age' Army to modernise in information era
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith told the Army People Conference in Farnborough that change will happen.
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Women Female veterans recall facing bullying and sexual assault in new study
A total of 750 female veterans were surveyed – 22.5% said they had been sexually harassed, and 5.1% sexually assaulted.
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RAF W Series racing drivers feel the g-force at RAF Valley
Female racing drivers Alice Powell and Jamie Chadwick flew in a Hawk T2 aircraft.
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Women Women In Defence UK Awards 2021 finalists announced
The awards include 10 categories from across UK defence.
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Women 'Shocking' rise in rape and sexual assault claims made by girls under 18 in military
Since 2015, 41 complaints have been made by girls aged 16 and 17 serving in the Armed Forces.
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Women Armed Forces aims for 30% female recruits by 2030
The Women in Defence Charter launched a new strategy at the DSEI exhibition in London.
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Women 'Women are not small men': Uniform still among issues for women in defence
The founder of Women In Defence spoke to Forces News as the group celebrated its 10th anniversary.
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Sport Rugby League: Heartbreak For Army Women In First Ever Super League South Final
They lost the first ever Super League southern area final 30-26 to the Cardiff Demons.
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Women Meet Lt Cdr Bhavna Parmar – The Royal Navy’s Modern WRIN
A trailblazer for women in today’s Navy, and her connection to Indian women in WW2.
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Women First female appointed to command one of RAF's two 'operational' groups
AVM Suraya Marshall follows in the footsteps of now-Air Marshal Sue Gray, who was the first woman to command an RAF group.
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Women Two women up for SAS selection for first time ever
The female personnel have made history by passing through pre-selection tests for the infamous unit.