Royal Navy teams up with Japanese allies off Dorset coast
HMS Mersey and HMS Enterprise linked up with Japanese vessels off Portland Bill.
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China China launches third aircraft carrier, thought to rival Western carriers
Equipped with the latest weaponry and aircraft launch technology, it is the first carrier to be designed and built in the country.
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Ukraine Russian cluster bomb attacks in Ukraine are war crimes, Amnesty International says
The human rights group has called for "comprehensive" justice processes, ensuring "all perpetrators are brought to justice".
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China US trying to 'hijack' support of Asia-Pacific nations, claims China
China has been rapidly modernising its military and seeking to expand its influence and ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Krab howitzer?
Krab howitzers can fire six rounds per minute, and travel at a maximum speed of 67km/h with rocket-assisted shells reaching as far as 40km.
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Ukraine Russia: Kyiv strikes destroyed tanks donated by West
The Russian Defence Ministry has claimed assets donated to Ukraine by allies have been hit in an attack.
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North Korea North Korea test-fires salvo of short-range missiles
Eight missiles were fired in succession over 35 minutes.
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Ukraine War in Ukraine: 100 days since Russia's invasion
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
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Navy Royal Navy's global jubilee tribute for Queen
Sailors lined up on parade grounds and flight decks to celebrate Queen's 70-year reign and this weekend's jubilee celebrations.
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Ukraine Eurovision winners raise £713,000 for Ukrainian military by selling trophy
The Kalush Orchestra auctioned off the glass microphone trophy which they won in Turin to buy drones for the military.
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World RAF and Royal Navy to support security at FIFA World Cup 2022
British military capabilities will support Qatar during the World Cup later this year.
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World What is the role of United Nations Peacekeepers?
Troops and civilian peacekeepers support ceasefires, prevent and respond to violence and investigate human rights violations.
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Russia How could warships form corridor to protect grain exports in Black Sea?
UK is backing 'coalition of the willing' to break the Russian blockade but currently has no plans to deploy warships to help.
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World UK signs deal with Lithuania to bolster defence co-operation
The governments of the UK and Lithuania have signed a Joint Declaration in London on 100 years of bilateral relations.
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Ukraine New Zealand to train Ukrainian forces in the UK
A training team of 30 personnel will head to the UK, training Ukrainian forces on using artillery equipment until the end of July.
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USA Biden: US would intervene militarily to defend Taiwan
The US has traditionally avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan, with which it no longer has a mutual defence treaty.