Polar Preet: British Army captain passes halfway point of Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Women Royal Navy focuses on women as it increases training capacity at HMS Raleigh
Currently, one in six sailors passing out of HMS Raleigh is a woman, with the Navy looking to reach 25% female representation by 2025.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'I haven't seen any sign of another person for 14 days'
The Army captain, sponsored by BFBS, is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Women Military chain of command to be removed from dealing with sexual complaints
The Defence Secretary said the military is "implementing bold changes" following a landmark inquiry into women in defence.
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Tri-Service New Chief of the Defence Staff: What's on his agenda?
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has taken the reins from General Sir Nick Carter as head of the UK military.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Antarctica expedition 'longest I've ever been alone'
British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Women 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.