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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

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

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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.

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

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

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