The Badass Series: Part Three - New Zealand's SAS
Exploring the reputations of the world's elite defence organisations
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Navy What Makes Up A Carrier Strike Group?
Recently declared operational, HMS Queen Elizabeth has a Carrier Strike Group to escort her – but what does this include?
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Afghanistan Op Toral: What Are British Troops Doing In Afghanistan?
In October 2014, British troops ended their combat role in Afghanistan, but what work are they continuing to do there?
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LGBTQ Absolute Legends: The Gay Hero Of The Battle Of Britain
Gay men like Ian Gleed served with distinction on the front line, finding love and relationships while they served their King and country...
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Sea vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth: All You Need To Know About The Aircraft Carrier
The aircraft carrier can be thought of as a base at sea and can carry up to 72 aircraft at maximum capacity.
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Sea vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth And HMS Prince Of Wales: 12 Key Facts On Britain's Aircraft Carriers
The Queen Elizabeth-class vessels are the Royal Navy's first aircraft carriers to be built since HMS Ark Royal was scrapped in 2010.
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Aircraft F-35 ABCs: Learn About Britain's Most Expensive Warplane And Its Variants
There are three variants of the F-35 fighter jet, with the RAF and Royal Navy being equipped with the F-35B.
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History Gin And Tonic: Its Military History And The Origins Of Dutch Courage
How G&T saved soldiers' lives and strengthened the Empire
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World Where Are UK Military Personnel Deployed This Christmas?
A total of 6,400 British servicemen and women will be deployed at home and overseas this festive season.
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Fun 10 Signs You Were A Military Child
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
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Aircraft F-35B: What You Need To Know About The Lightning Jet
The F-35 programme is said to be the most expensive weapons system in military history. So what's all the fuss about?
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Remembrance Remembrance Poems In Full – As We Honour The Fallen
Here are some of the most poignant poems often recited to reflect on Remembrance Day
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NATO NATO: Which Countries Pay Their Share On Defence?
The alliance has released estimates showing which nations meet the 2% of GDP guideline spend on defence.
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Uniform What Military Regulations Say About Beards And Facial Hair
What do the Queen's Regulations say on beards and facial hair in the British Armed Forces?
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Stories How The Queen’s Guardsmen Prepare For Duty At Buckingham Palace
Watch: A behind the scenes look at how Guardsmen prepare their prestigious uniform
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Remembrance VJ Day And The War In The Pacific
Victory over Japan Day had been a long time coming – learn about the gruelling campaign that led to it …