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RAF facing its biggest operational challenges in decades, new chief says

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New intelligent dive suit protects divers' operational effectiveness

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Royal Navy assists merchant ship 'harassed' by Iran's Revolutionary Guard

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Ukrainian military chaplains complete training with British Army

Russian troops on exercise near Ukrainian border (Picture: Russian MOD).

Ukraine war: Russian commanders 'face an acute dilemma' over where to place their troops

A still showing a ADM-160B MALD aircraft mimic missile seemingly used by Ukraine in Luhansk (Picture: Twitter).

Images suggest Ukraine has used aircraft-imitating missile to confuse Russian defences

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Ukraine says Storm Shadow missiles have hit '100%' of intended Russian targets

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Images suggest Ukraine has used aircraft-imitating missile to confuse Russian defences

The decoy's job is to go in ahead of a main aerial attack and pretend to be an aircraft – anything from a small jet fighter to a bomber.

Former Staff Sergeant Julie-Anne Fulford receiving an award (Picture: Paul Shaw).

MOD launches investigation after decorated female veteran says she was mocked by soldiers over her medals

Anonymous Royal Marine from 4 Assault Squadron securing the beach to conduct a recce of the area (Picture: MOD).

Happiness in RAF at lowest recorded level as survey shows military morale tumble

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HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Glenmallan for pre-deployment sea trials

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