Icebreaker HMS Protector makes Royal Navy history with polar expeditions
The Royal Navy's only icebreaker makes history as she continues her work supporting scientists from around the world.
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Arctic/Antarctic How is Polar Preet fuelling her record-attempting Antarctic trek?
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, who is being sponsored by BFBS, is aiming to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Exclusive: Military reservists and veterans set off on Antarctic climate change expedition
The team will head to an area of Antarctica where no human has gone before to help researchers understand the effects of climate change.
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Women Polar Preet: Army Captain on target to beat South Pole record
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi is 28 days into a trek to the South Pole.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army captain passes halfway point of Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Sea vessels HMS Protector honours legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
The explorer sailed across 800 miles of ocean in a small boat, crossing the mountains of South Georgia to rescue his expedition party.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Marines complete Arctic preparations in Scottish Highlands
US Army Special Forces joined the Royal Marines ahead of their joint deployment to the Arctic.
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Russia Russian Embassy claims UK Armed Forces are 'aggressively advanced' towards its borders
The embassy also accused British military chiefs of "openly stating their intent to achieve some sort of military presence in the Arctic".
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'I haven't seen any sign of another person for 14 days'
The Army captain, sponsored by BFBS, is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Spectacular images as HMS Protector crew witness rare total solar eclipse
According to NASA, the eclipse was also visible across parts of the southern hemisphere with the totality only visible in Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Antarctica expedition 'longest I've ever been alone'
British Army officer Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Sea vessels HMS Protector makes new feathered friends in Falkland Islands
The Royal Navy’s only Ice Patrol Ship is conducting maintenance while alongside the Falkland Islands getting ready for Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army officer begins solo trek to Antarctica
BFBS is sponsoring Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Army Polar Preet: Army officer taking on 700-mile Antarctica challenge answers your questions
We asked for your questions and Polar Preet answered.
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Arctic/Antarctic 'I really hope I can inspire people': Polar Preet on Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported begins next month.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Meet the British Army officer taking on Antarctica
BFBS is sponsoring Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.