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British Army unveils most radical transformation in decades

British Army unveils most radical transformation in decades

Thursday, 25 November 2021

The British Army has unveiled ‘Future Soldier’ today, its most radical transformation programme in over 20 years. ...

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Defence Secretary and Qatari Defence Minister unveil new Joint Hawk Squadron

Defence Secretary and Qatari Defence Minister unveil new Joint Hawk Squadron

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The new squadron will deliver training to British and Qatari pilots. ...

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CAS RAF NetZero ambition

CAS RAF NetZero ambition

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston gave a speech at the Kings College London on the RAF's NetZero ambition...

UK Carrier Strike Group's HMS Queen Elizabeth Hosts Senior Visitors from NATO

UK Carrier Strike Group's HMS Queen Elizabeth Hosts Senior Visitors from NATO

Monday, 22 November 2021

HMS Queen Elizabeth has welcomed 30 NATO Ambassadors in one of the final events of the Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) deployment. ...

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UK and Poland collaborate on multi billion pound Polish air defence systems

UK and Poland collaborate on multi billion pound Polish air defence systems

Thursday, 18 November 2021

A landmark agreement has been reached between Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Polish Defence Minister Mariusz B?aszczak to cooperate on Poland’s fut...

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Avanti House School showcases their Combined Cadet Force

Avanti House School showcases their Combined Cadet Force

Thursday, 18 November 2021

Defence Minister Baroness Goldie has visited the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at Avanti House, an inclusive Hindu Faith School in Stanmore, as part of I...

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Nine soldiers of the Great War honoured a century after their deaths.

Nine soldiers of the Great War honoured a century after their deaths.

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Eight Northumberland Fusiliers and one unknown soldier of the Great War buried....

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World record RAF flight powered by synthetic fuel

World record RAF flight powered by synthetic fuel

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

The RAF and Zero Petroleum have won a Guinness World Record for the world’s first successful flight using only synthetic fuel....

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Joint statement by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Yuriyovych Reznikov

Joint statement by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Yuriyovych Reznikov

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

A joint statement during the visit of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to Ukraine on 16 November 2021....

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240 extra HGV driver training places in boost for veterans

240 extra HGV driver training places in boost for veterans

Saturday, 13 November 2021

The number of places for veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better prepare service leavers for employment...

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Captain Sir Tom Trophy Awarded to Army Instructor

Captain Sir Tom Trophy Awarded to Army Instructor

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

A British Army soldier who turned Santa to save Christmas for many families in lockdown has been awarded the Captain Sir Tom Moore trophy for his char...

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£100 million investment for maritime electronic warfare capabilities

£100 million investment for maritime electronic warfare capabilities

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

£100-million contract awarded to Babcock, Elbit Systems UK and QinetiQ to upgrade maritime electronic warfare technology. ...

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Defence Secretary Visits Oman for Joint Exercises

Defence Secretary Visits Oman for Joint Exercises

Friday, 05 November 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has visited Oman, to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to the country and the wider Gulf region. ...

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£110 million upgrade for RAF Shadow fleet

£110 million upgrade for RAF Shadow fleet

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

The RAF’s Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet will be increased and upgraded with the latest defensive technology....

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UK troops seize suspected Daesh weapons and detain fighters in Mali

UK troops seize suspected Daesh weapons and detain fighters in Mali

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

British soldiers serving the UN peacekeeping mission seized RPGs, AK47s and motorbikes during operations near Ansongo, Mali....

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Chief of the Defence Staff hosts Gulf partners onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth

Chief of the Defence Staff hosts Gulf partners onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, has hosted a meeting of the Dragon Group onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. ...

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Armed Forces to support vaccine rollout across Scotland

Armed Forces to support vaccine rollout across Scotland

Monday, 01 November 2021

Personnel will begin vaccinating on Thursday to support health boards across Scotland....

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Armed Forces Covenant was signed by the Bank of England

Armed Forces Covenant was signed by the Bank of England

Friday, 29 October 2021

The Governor of The Bank of England signs the Armed Forces Covenant and it is countersigned by the Commander of the UK’s Strategic Command....

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Operational Honours and Awards List October 2021

Operational Honours and Awards List October 2021

Thursday, 28 October 2021

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel....

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Two unknown soldiers of the Great War honoured for their sacrifice

Two unknown soldiers of the Great War honoured for their sacrifice

Thursday, 28 October 2021

Two unknown British soldiers buried over a century after their deaths...

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Medal ribbons help identify Great War casualty

Medal ribbons help identify Great War casualty

Thursday, 28 October 2021

Over 100 years after his death, LCpl Robert Cook of the Essex Regiment is finally laid to rest...

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RAF airlifts 112 people who have left Afghanistan to the UK

RAF airlifts 112 people who have left Afghanistan to the UK

Saturday, 23 October 2021

The RAF has airlifted over 112 people who had already left Afghanistan from a neighbouring third country....

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Highlands opens largest IT service centres in Europe

Highlands opens largest IT service centres in Europe

Friday, 22 October 2021

The largest IT service centre in Europe opens in Scotland creating hundreds of jobs with a £225-million investment over the next five years. ...

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‘Polar Preet’ embarks on 700 mile trek to the South Pole

‘Polar Preet’ embarks on 700 mile trek to the South Pole

Friday, 22 October 2021

Captain Harpreet Chandi, an Army physiotherapist with 3 Medical Regiment is aiming to complete the 700-mile trek for a solo expedition to the South Po...

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MOD to establish Defence Serious Crime Unit

MOD to establish Defence Serious Crime Unit

Thursday, 21 October 2021

A judge-led review into how allegations of serious criminal wrongdoing are raised and investigated in the Armed Forces has been published today. The H...

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British Troops Engage with Terrorist Fighters in Mali

British Troops Engage with Terrorist Fighters in Mali

Thursday, 21 October 2021

British Forces deployed in Mali have killed two armed terrorist fighters after being engaged by small arms fire while on patrol....

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Chief of Defence Staff declares new DIO head office at DMS Whittington officially open

Chief of Defence Staff declares new DIO head office at DMS Whittington officially open

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The Chief of Defence Staff has visited DMS Whittington, in Staffordshire, to officially open the new head office of the Defence Infrastructure Organis...

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HMS Prince of Wales hosts Pacific Future Forum

HMS Prince of Wales hosts Pacific Future Forum

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Second Royal Navy aircraft carrier hosts summit with UK allies to discuss technology, cyber, climate change and the Indo-Pacific. ...

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Air Gunner on board secret WW2 flight identified and buried in Albania

Air Gunner on board secret WW2 flight identified and buried in Albania

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Sgt Peter Twiddy is buried in Tirana, Albania....

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Forces News spotlight on MDP at HM Naval Base Devonport

Forces News spotlight on MDP at HM Naval Base Devonport

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) meets Ministry of Defence Police teams in and around the naval base in Plymouth. ...

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