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Ukraine PM Sunak refuses to rule out sending RAF warplanes to Ukraine
The PM's spokesman set out the practical difficulties in sending jets to Ukraine, including the length of time it takes to train a pilot.
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Technology Modern warfare accelerating away from MOD due to tech upgrade delays, MPs say
In the PAC's Defence Digital Strategy report, MPs said 'significant cultural change' was needed at the MOD.
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RAF Royal Air Force needs more planes, air chief admits to MPs
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston appeared before a Defence Select Committee hearing to discuss the state of the RAF.
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Rugby Union Canadian Navy vice-admiral dons England Rugby shirt after losing bet on Red Roses win
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee wore an England Rugby shirt after Red Roses beat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final.
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RAF RAF recruitment drive boss 'resigned over 160 cases of positive discrimination'
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said he regrets the resignation of group captain over a recruitment drive.
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Women Royal Air Force lacks suitable helmet for potential female F-35 pilots, Chief of Air Staff admits
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston appeared before MPs on the Commons Defence to face questions about the state of the Royal Air Force.
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Northern Ireland Veteran convicted of Troubles killing set to be sentenced
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
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Ukraine Brexit allowed UK to send Nlaws to Ukraine, Boris Johnson says
The former Prime Minister argued without Brexit, providing Ukrainian armed forces with anti-tank missiles would not have happened.
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Gurkhas Gurkha logisticians officially welcomed to Army's global response force with parade in Colchester
The move will see Gurkhas support 16 Air Assault Combat Team, with personnel moving to Colchester.
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Red Arrows RAF chief 'appalled' by inappropriate behaviour in Red Arrows
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said he felt a "significant amount of frustration" as it had happened on his watch.
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Aircraft RAF Hawk T2 jets cleared to resume flying, Chief of Air Staff confirms
The Royal Air Force had grounded their training jets after runway engine issues.
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Ukraine Boris Johnson clashes with No 10 over not sending Ukraine fighter jets
The UK said it is not practical to provide sophisticated jets used by the RAF and US President Joe Biden ruled out sending F-16 fighters.
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Army The difference between a tier one and a tier two army explained
General (Retired) Sir Richard Barrons told Forces News the British Army would struggle to be considered a Tier Two force.
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Sea vessels Reports glue used to fix broken bolt heads on HMS Vanguard nuclear submarine
The Sun newspaper reported Babcock employees glued broken bolts into the nuclear reactor chamber of HMS Vanguard.
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Army Queen Consort visits Grenadier Guards for the first time as Colonel-in-Chief
Camilla was appointed to the role in 2022 and visited Lille Barracks, Aldershot.