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Life changing moment for officer cadets passing out of Britannia Royal Naval College

BRNC in Dartmouth is where men and women journey from ordinary civilians to officers in the Royal Navy.

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Burma campaign veterans recall Japanese surrender ahead of VJ Day anniversary

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Saky Airbase: Examining the theories behind the explosions

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UKAF cricketers enjoy T20 win over Grenada national side

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Taiwan and China: How do their militaries stack up?

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Satellite images show damage to Crimea airbase after apparent Ukrainian attack

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Thousands of Royal Navy personnel and veterans entitled to financial help

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MOD: Russia is using controversial butterfly mines in Ukraine

They were widely used by Soviet forces in Afghanistan where they maimed large numbers of children who mistook them for toys.

Memorial service at Fitzroy East Falklands to remember those who died in the Falklands conflict

Ballot opens for veterans' flight to Falkland Islands

A helicopter is seen above HMS Hurworth as she prepares for NATO minehunting (Picture: Royal Navy).

HMS Hurworth prepares for NATO minehunting duties

1st Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC, seen here onboard HMS Victory

Royal Navy's Sea Lord title explained

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Video shows Russian tourists fleeing blasts at Russian air base in Crimea

Royal Marine recruits taking on the Tarzan assualt course at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines

Tarzan assault course is penultimate test for Royal Marines 323 Troop

Veterans take part in a blind sports day at HMS Sultan, Gosport.

HMS Sultan hosts sports day for blind veterans

Smoke billowing from Crimea where authorities say a Russian air base was hit with explosions.

Smoke cloud shows attack on Russian air base in Crimea, authorities say

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Life changing moment for officer cadets passing out of Britannia Royal Naval College

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UKAF cricketers enjoy T20 win over Grenada national side

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Russia

Satellite images show damage to Crimea airbase after apparent Ukrainian attack

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Russia

Saky Airbase: Examining the theories behind the explosions

Chinese troops

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Taiwan and China: How do their militaries stack up?

M270 Multiple Rocket Launch System (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).

Ukraine

What military equipment has the UK sent Ukraine?

A M270 MLRS operated at Kirkcudbright Training Area in Scotland.

Ukraine

UK to send more rocket launch systems and guided missiles to Ukraine

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Navy

HMS Hurworth prepares for NATO minehunting duties

Rising plume of smoke seen in Crimea where Russian Saky air base was hit.

Russia

Defence Secretary dismisses Russian 'excuses' for Saky Air Base explosions