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Depleted uranium tank shells: Why are they used and how do they work?

The UK is providing Ukraine depleted uranium shells to use with British Challenger 2 tanks - but what are they?

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Care home residents surprised with trip to see planes they flew as RAF pilots

Army Reservists in South West Scotland during OBUA training (Picture: MOD).

Number of people joining UK military falls by nearly a quarter in past year

Six Royal Air Force Typhoons and two Tornado GR4s arrive at RAF Akrotiri in support of OP Shader 23032023 CREDIT MOD.jpg

No evidence to support charity's claim UK airstrikes on IS may have killed civilians, MOD says

A destroyed tank in Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk

Ukraine: Russia make advances of 'several kilometres' in Luhansk

Household Cavalry rehearsing in Hyde Park

Horses and riders from Household Cavalry declared fit for duties after annual Major General's inspection

Mark Ormrod takes part in 2023 Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Former Royal Marine sets sights on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu success

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Prince William thanks British troops for 'defending our freedoms' on surprise trip to Poland

He visited a base in Rzeszow, made up of a coalition of British, Polish and US troops, which is helping to aid support to Ukraine.

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Army men deliver dominant Inter Services message to title rivals in Navy win

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Cold weather headbands and larger 'morale t-shirt' logos now allowed after latest US Air Force uniform changes

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WW2 bomb was 'act of war' and insurance firm does not have to pay damages, judge says

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British Army's future infantry leaders prepare to debunk the Brecon myth

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Ukraine war: UK dismisses Putin 'disinformation' over depleted uranium tank ammunition

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Watch: HMS Dauntless leaves HMNB Devonport to train for emergencies at sea

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Prime Minister tweets for help to find family of WWII RAF veteran before his funeral

Alan Sansom (right) and John Orminston (left) surprised with trip to see planes they flew as RAF pilots 23032023 NO REUSE CREDIT PA WIRE,PA IMAGES

Care home residents surprised with trip to see planes they flew as RAF pilots

Six Royal Air Force Typhoons and two Tornado GR4s arrive at RAF Akrotiri in support of OP Shader 23032023 CREDIT MOD.jpg

No evidence to support charity's claim UK airstrikes on IS may have killed civilians, MOD says

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Depleted uranium tank shells: Why are they used and how do they work?

Household Cavalry annual inspection ahead of a busy year of ceremonial duties Daily Forces News TN 230323 CREDIT BFBS.jpg

Watch: Daily Forces News

Army Reservists in South West Scotland during OBUA training (Picture: MOD).

Number of people joining UK military falls by nearly a quarter in past year

US Air Force 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing morale shirt Ramstein Air Base Germany 200522 Image ID 2M9W15 CREDIT Operation 2022 Alamy Stock Photo

Cold weather headbands and larger 'morale t-shirt' logos now allowed after latest US Air Force uniform changes

Household Cavalry rehearsing in Hyde Park

Horses and riders from Household Cavalry declared fit for duties after annual Major General's inspection

Unexploded ww2 bomb found in exeter pic 2 270221 CREDIT Royal Navy.jpg

WW2 bomb was 'act of war' and insurance firm does not have to pay damages, judge says

Mark Ormrod takes part in 2023 Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Former Royal Marine sets sights on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu success

The Prince of Wales (left) meeting members of the Polish military during a visit to the 3rd Brigade Territorial Defence Force base, in Rzeszow, Poland

Prince of Wales to meet Ukrainian refugees in Poland after military base visit