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Ruling the night: Spectacular pics show F-35s preparing to launch from HMS Queen Elizabeth

Breathtaking images from the Ministry of Defence show the crew of 617 Squadron take part in night flying

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Russia's Black Sea Fleet remains capable despite damaging Ukrainian attacks, MOD warns

Challenger 2, M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 battle tanks are helping Ukraine's efforts against Russia

Challenger 2 vs Leopard 2 vs M1A1 Abrams: Comparing the West's modern battle tanks helping Ukraine

More than 300 personnel were on parade through Torpoint as HMS Raleigh exercised its freedom of the town (Picture: Royal Navy).

More than 300 Royal Navy sailors and marines parade through Torpoint

The CF-18 fighter jet is flown by the Canadian Air Force (Picture: MOD).

Guided tour around Canada's CF-18 Hornet fighter jet

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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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President Zelensky confirms 'significant reinforcement' as US Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine

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UK pledges tens of thousands more artillery shells for Ukraine

British soldiers training in a wooded area.

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Russia using elite paratroopers as frontline infantry with ground forces overstretched, MOD says

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New NGAA ammunition rounds (Picture: BAE Systems).

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RAF Typhoons land and take off from remote road in Finland for first time

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More than 300 Royal Navy sailors and marines parade through Torpoint

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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HMS Prince of Wales gears up for autumn of trials with crewed and uncrewed aircraft

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