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

The UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2023 shows satisfaction with service life has fallen for second year in a row.

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Quarter of Royal Navy's frigates spent zero days at sea in 2022

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RAF 'will not shy away from challenges' of creating diverse workforce

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

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Loneliness and isolation among lifelong impacts of Armed Forces 'gay ban', study finds

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Ex-British soldier volunteering in Ukraine killed in car crash

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Outgoing RAF chief thanks personnel and families in final message to service

UKAF Women lose to England Students in President's Cup

UKAF women's rugby league beaten by students in Presidents Cup decider

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

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

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Johnny Mercer presents medal at Veterans' Games in Tel Aviv

Johnny Mercer praises wounded veterans competing at Veteran Games

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HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Glenmallan for pre-deployment sea trials

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Cleverly: Ukraine has right to defend itself 'beyond its own border'

Ukraine's will to advance is being driven by the serious nature of the conflict against Russia, according to Mr Stringer (Picture: Alamy).

Ukraine did in a year what UK should have already done, warns military analyst

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Foreign Secretary meets the RAF fighter pilots policing Nato's airspace

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