Military is one of the best LGBTQ+ employers in the UK, trans Army veteran says
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Forces News spoke to a veteran who transitioned whilst serving with the British Army.
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Army Army lieutenant becomes first female officer to serve in Parachute Regiment
Lieutenant Hannah Knapton has received her maroon beret.
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RAF Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton appointed new Chief of the Air Staff
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin have congratulated Sir Richard on his appointment.
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Navy Crew bids farewell to HMS Enterprise at decommissioning ceremony in Portsmouth
HMS Enterprise served in the Royal Navy for 20 years, entering service in 2003.
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Politics Government confirms which military sites will house asylum-seekers
Military sites will include RAF Scampton, in Lincolnshire, MDP Wethersfield, in Essex, with a potential site at Catterick Garrison.
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UK UK and Sweden sign agreement on self-propelled Archer guns
The purchase of the Archers enables the UK to support Ukraine by donating AS90 self-propelled guns.
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Ukraine PM Sunak defends use of British munitions stockpiles to support Ukraine
The Prime Minister's comments came as British-supplied Challenger 2 tanks were poised to begin combat missions in Ukraine.
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Afghanistan Ministers warned over 'eviction notices' being given to Afghan refugees
Veterans minister Johnny Mercer said the £1m daily cost of housing around 8,000 Afghan refugees in hotels is unsustainable.
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Army Production in West Midlands of British Army's new Boxer vehicle begins
In total, the Army has ordered 623 Boxers, with the first vehicles set to be delivered next year.
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Gurkhas Record-breaking Gurkha veteran's unique self-heating prosthetic leg made specially for Everest attempt
Hari Budha Magar showed Forces News the prosthetics he will use when attempting to climb Mount Everest.
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Ukraine Depleted uranium tank shells: Why are they used and how do they work?
The depleted ukranian shells have been donated to Ukraine by the UK alongside the 14 Challenger 2 tanks.
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Land vehicles British Challenger 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine and will 'soon begin combat missions'
Ukraine's defence minister has appeared to take a "spin" in the first UK-donated Challenger 2 tank.
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Army Former soldier was unlawfully killed while trying to defuse bomb, coroner finds
A former Army sergeant major was attempting to neutralise a 100kg bomb inside a large skip when it exploded, Somerset Coroner's Court heard.
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Ukraine Ukrainian tank crews complete training in the UK
To mark the conclusion of training, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has released a 30-minute documentary on YouTube.
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Red Arrows Red Arrows: Where you can see the iconic aerobatic team in 2023
The dates and locations where the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will display across the UK in 2023 have been announced.