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Britain's nuclear bomb guinea pigs: The untold story

In a special report, Forces News speaks to some of the men who helped test Britain's nuclear capability in the 1950s.

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British Army trains Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal techniques

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What is being done to fix problems with military accommodation?

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Veteran takes on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins to prove RAF aren't just 'civilians in a blue suit'

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Nato battlegroup in Latvia 'laser-focused' on conventional tactics

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Queen's Royal Hussars celebrates anniversary and return of soldiers from Nato mission

Soldiers can be asked to carry out civil duties under some circumstances (Photo: Alamy).

Military back-up plan for counter-terror role stood down by Met Police

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Multi-Domain Operations: The Philosopher's stone of Ukrainian strategy

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UK pledges tens of thousands more artillery shells for Ukraine

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Take a look at the kit of the future that will optimise soldiers' combat performance

Some of the new equipment is expected to be ready as early as 2025 and will enhance the capabilities of the infanteer.

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Ranger Regiment soldier shows off Army and Royal Marines' new KS-1 assault rifle

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New 155mm artillery ammo tipped to give British Army more lethality and range

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Soldiers can be asked to carry out civil duties under some circumstances (Photo: Alamy).

Military back-up plan for counter-terror role stood down by Met Police

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Royal Engineers train Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal in Poland (Credit - MOD)

British Army trains Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal techniques

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Soldiers can be asked to carry out civil duties under some circumstances (Photo: Alamy).

Military back-up plan for counter-terror role stood down by Met Police

A Canadian left Nato battlegroup has been deployed to Latvia.

Nato battlegroup in Latvia 'laser-focused' on conventional tactics

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