British soldiers embedded with Japanese armed forces for first time in major training exercise
The exercise involved the first joint live fire training carried out by the two forces
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News South Korean president vows to work with UK to bolster security in Indo-Pacific
The leaders of the UK and South Korea are set to sign a new long term agreement covering defence and technology cooperation.
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Royals Sophie takes to the range at the Countess of Wessex Cup in Canada
The annual competition brings together some of the military units that are affiliated with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
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Navy Royal Marines snipers shoot out engines to bring drug-runners' boat to a halt
HMS Dauntless has now seized more than £200m worth of illegal narcotics after hunting down the 35ft powerboat in the Caribbean
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USA Lisa Franchetti confirmed as first woman to head the United States Navy
The Senate clears way for Admiral Franchetti to take up the role of Chief of Naval Operations in a 95-1 vote, confirming President Biden's ...
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World RAF delivers UK humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza
A C-17 aircraft left RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire with 21 tonnes of aid on board.
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Uniform Is it time for a trim? Check out the facial hair facts across the world's armed forces
Regulations have varied throughout history, with some enforcing the growth of a beard, while others have forbidden any facial hair freedom
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World UK's 'limited' Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away
The report criticises the current "limited" military presence in the Indo-Pacific despite a so-called "tilt" by Government to the region.
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Sea vessels Royal Navy patrol ships continue to demonstrate 'important global reach' in the Indo-Pacific
HMS Tamar and Spey's programme until the end of 2023 continues to expand the effectiveness of the Royal Navy's ships.
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Navy Two RFA ships set to support Israel alongside in Gibraltar
PM Rishi Sunak redirected RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay to the eastern Mediterranean, with the pair previously set to deploy to Oman.
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Exercises Record number of international armies take on Nato's toughest patrolling test
Exercise Cambrian Patrol is in its 64th year with 2023 seeing a record number of international armies stepping up.
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Navy HMS Spey's 'motley crew' assumes role of contraband-smuggling rogue fishing vessel on exercise
Exercise SamaSama 23 is a significant multinational exercise symbolising a united front and collective statement.
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Middle East Israel formally declares war on Hamas
The Israeli military says it has hit at least 800 targets in Gaza.
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Afghanistan Families alleging unlawful killings by UK special forces in Afghanistan call for 'truth' from inquiry
It will focus on alleged illegal activity by special forces in the wartorn nation between 2010 and 2013.
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Army Soldiers set world record for greatest number of countries crossed on foot
The troops aimed to cross six countries in seven days.
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RAF RAF Typhoon Squadrons deploy simultaneously to opposite sides of the world
The two Typhoon Squadrons are deployed in Poland and Malaysia.