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Refit costs for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark revealed UK Defence Journal10:04
The 7 RAF main operating bases in The UK Simple Flying07:10
222 Signal Squadron prepare for their historic debut carrying out ceremonial duties Forces TV09:23
Drone flies close to British aircraft carrier UK Defence Journal07:52
Broomhill store: Former British Army interpreter from Afghanistan is right at home Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:17
British soldiers deploy to snowy Estonia for major Nato warfighting exercise Forces TV09:23
Mod reports over 200 devices lost or stolen last year UK Defence Journal11:01

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In the last 4 hours

Israeli army chief visited Britain this week, UK confirms Mark Curtis16:47

British troops using Israeli arms technology tested in Gaza Mark Curtis16:47

What’s Britain doing in Lebanon? Mark Curtis16:37

Amid Lebanon invasion, UK covers up Israel military training Mark Curtis16:37

In the last 6 hours

Battle-tested in Gaza: Britain’s next drones Mark Curtis16:17

UK blocks details on Israel military training in Britain Mark Curtis16:07

UK military support for Israel’s genocide was pre-planned Mark Curtis16:07

Julian Assange judge previously acted for MI6 Mark Curtis15:56

Speech by the Tánaiste at Ministerial Review of the 125th Infantry Battalion - 31 October 2024 Government of Ireland (Press Release)15:44

Broomhill store: Former British Army interpreter from Afghanistan is right at home Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:17

Earlier today

75 years ago: Newly appointed Gourock minister was paratrooper in Middle East (1949) Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:14

MOD reports over 200 devices lost or stolen last year UK Defence Journal11:01

Refit costs for HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark revealed UK Defence Journal10:04

222 Signal Squadron prepare for their historic debut carrying out ceremonial duties Forces TV09:23

Former British soldier accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday denies all charges Forces TV09:23

British soldiers deploy to snowy Estonia for major Nato warfighting exercise Forces TV09:23

HMS Prince of Wales sailors march through Liverpool as public viewing cancelled Forces TV09:19

China working closely with Russia to become an Arctic power, Pentagon warns Forces TV09:19

Ex-paratrooper Sam Bamford who served in Afghanistan reveals the struggles he faced returning… MailOnline09:16

Forces express concern over VAT on private school fees UK Defence Journal09:10

'It's inhumane': Mother launches petition after Taunton mortuary denies access to son Somerset County Gazette08:50

Resort holiday a 'lifeline' for woman going through 'stressful' time Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk08:42

MOD clarifies ‘Non-Standard Occupation Groups’ UK Defence Journal08:19

Drone flies close to British aircraft carrier UK Defence Journal07:52

Thousands of forgotten bomber crews recognised BBC07:19

The 7 RAF Main Operating Bases In The UK Simple Flying07:10

Revealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel Křetínský Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:13

Yesterday

Ukraine risks spiralling us all into a nuclear abyss. So, people will be protesting to stop it. The Canary22:36 6-Dec-24

Tributes to Teesside ex-Royal Marine and dad-of-three following death at 36 Chronicle Live21:21 6-Dec-24

Fatherly pride as daughter finishes Sultan training The Gosport and Fareham Globe19:39 6-Dec-24

Preservation group starts crowdfunder to purchase redundant wagons RailAdvent17:23 6-Dec-24

I/ITSEC 2024: UK MoD awards Hadean a £20 million deal for innovative solutions Shephard.co.uk17:23 6-Dec-24

Public tour of HMS Prince of Wales in Liverpool cancelled UK Defence Journal17:06 6-Dec-24

Ex-British soldier pleads not guilty to 'Bloody Sunday' murders after judge clears the way for… MailOnline16:56 6-Dec-24

Warship given freedom of city on 'emotional' day BBC16:54 6-Dec-24

Drone seized in restriction zone for HMS Prince of Wales Liverpool visit Wirral Globe16:41 6-Dec-24

Why did an Oman Royal Air Force plane circle over the Norfolk Broads? Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:04 6-Dec-24

Figures show medical deployability of UK regular forces UK Defence Journal16:03 6-Dec-24

Royal Navy provide update on huge 1000kg WWII bomb found in Southsea The News, Portsmouth15:53 6-Dec-24

A soldier was gifted a family holiday to an Ashington holiday park before his deployment Northumberland Gazette15:44 6-Dec-24

BAE Systems awarded $2.5bn in contracts for new CV90 combat vehicles Eureka Magazine15:40 6-Dec-24

Drone seized during HMS Prince of Wales warship’s visit to Liverpool Evening Standard15:20 6-Dec-24

HMS Prince of Wales: Public viewing in Liverpool cancelled due to Storm Darragh Liverpool World15:18 6-Dec-24

Ice cream brand appoints military veteran into pivotal role Deadline News15:16 6-Dec-24

Tribute paid to RAF veteran and ‘super proud grandad with a zest for life’ who died following collision LincsOnline14:40 6-Dec-24

Tributes to 'warrior' ex-Royal Marine and dad-of-three following death at 36 Teesside Live14:29 6-Dec-24

MoD implements £12m framework for supply chain resilience data PublicTechnology.net14:27 6-Dec-24

We're in a much more volatile and dangerous period says Chief of the Air Staff King's College London14:15 6-Dec-24

'Losing city space jobs will be as painful as scrapping shipbuilding' The News, Portsmouth14:14 6-Dec-24

UK/Australia/USA: Agreement for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information [TS No.92/2024] GOV.UK (Press Release)14:09 6-Dec-24

Ex-paratrooper Soldier F, accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday, pleads not guilty News Letter13:36 6-Dec-24

Bloody Sunday: Soldier F pleads not guilty to two murders in Derry BreakingNews.ie13:30 6-Dec-24

Pupil’s Christmas card design to be sent to Royal Family LincsOnline13:25 6-Dec-24

Dan Aldridge: 'Veterans will have greater access to social housing' Weston Mercury, Somerset13:04 6-Dec-24

Taunton author publishes book about father who taught SAS to jump Sidmouth Herald12:54 6-Dec-24

HMS Prince of Wales: Impressive aircraft carrier receives Freedom of Liverpool - service and… Liverpool World12:35 6-Dec-24

Soldier F pleads not guilty in Bloody Sunday murder trial RTE12:29 6-Dec-24

Bloody Sunday: ‘Soldier F’ pleads not guilty to two murders, five attempted murders The Irish Times12:26 6-Dec-24

HMS Cattistock works with a nuclear sub and Merlin heli UK Defence Journal12:21 6-Dec-24

Qatar broadens defence partnership with the UK, including pilot training FlightGlobal12:14 6-Dec-24

Edward Stringer has been reappointed as Trustee of the Imperial War Museum GOV.UK (Press Release)12:06 6-Dec-24

Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday BBC11:43 6-Dec-24

NATO outmatches Russia in ‘every domain except nuclear’ UK Defence Journal11:10 6-Dec-24

BAE Systems thinks littorally with new ship designs Shephard.co.uk11:02 6-Dec-24

Comment: The next generation of nuclear science The Engineer Online10:52 6-Dec-24

International cooperation at the heart of space security GOV.UK (Press Release)10:13 6-Dec-24

Russia's worst month sees highest daily casualty rate and 300 battle tanks destroyed Forces TV09:19 6-Dec-24

British carriers ‘showcase NATO strength’ in deterring Russia UK Defence Journal09:09 6-Dec-24

Santa collects letters from children in Somerset with help of the Army and Navy Somerset County Gazette08:24 6-Dec-24

Plans for 5,000 home garden village being discussed with public Oxford Mail08:18 6-Dec-24

How many QRA launches have there been this year? UK Defence Journal07:08 6-Dec-24

WW2 black women pioneers drama shot at museum BBC06:23 6-Dec-24

British Poultry Council honours poultry leaders at House of Commons Poultry News06:16 6-Dec-24

Surplus MoD homes go on the market after refurbishment Gazette and Herald06:13 6-Dec-24

The defence forces are too weak to face dangerous new challenges Evening Standard06:07 6-Dec-24

HMS Prince of Wales list of banned items you can't take onboard Liverpool Echo05:15 6-Dec-24

Neutrality and defence – a changing world The Irish Times00:13 6-Dec-24

Fit For A King & Queen: 5 Airlines With 'Royal' In Their Name Simple Flying00:06 6-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

Third nuclear age upon us warns UK defence chief UK Defence Journal21:08 5-Dec-24

UK commandos provide Libya medics with military medical training for ‘challenging battlefield conditions’ Middle East Monitor20:41 5-Dec-24

Progress on Type 26 Frigates remains on track UK Defence Journal20:06 5-Dec-24

Freedom of the City for HMS Prince of Wales Liverpool Express19:54 5-Dec-24

The Albion class are gone, let’s move on UK Defence Journal19:24 5-Dec-24

UK Government outlines new defence industrial strategy UK Defence Journal19:03 5-Dec-24

Russia could target Gibraltar or Cyprus in retaliation for Ukraine using Shadow Storm missiles, … MailOnline18:44 5-Dec-24

Watch HMS Prince of Wales's journey into Liverpool BBC18:11 5-Dec-24

British Army ‘depleted in months’ during a major war UK Defence Journal18:02 5-Dec-24

The third nuclear age is here – this is how the UK should respond i News17:48 5-Dec-24

UK to review arms sales to Israel amid legal challenge The New Arab17:21 5-Dec-24

Our MPs need to discuss Britain’s lacklustre preparation for war The Independent17:10 5-Dec-24

CORRECTION: New council homes honour Walter Tull Haringey Council (Press Release)17:07 5-Dec-24

UK territory ‘subject to interference’ warns defence chief UK Defence Journal17:04 5-Dec-24

Map shows new Nuneaton Gurkha wall and statue - but one current feature will have to go Coventry Live16:54 5-Dec-24

New council homes honour Walter Tull Haringey Council (Press Release)16:07 5-Dec-24

Peace campaigners call for political leaders to step back from the nuclear brink and withdraw long-range missiles from… Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Press Release)15:17 5-Dec-24

Ex-paratrooper from Oswestry who cheated death in 1,000ft fall becomes record-breaking ultra runner Shropshire Star15:13 5-Dec-24

British ‘way of warfare’ needs reformed, says Defence Chief UK Defence Journal15:02 5-Dec-24

Is The World Entering A "Third Nuclear Age"? IFLScience14:58 5-Dec-24

Princess Anne ‘speechless’ after learning double amputee plans to scale more peaks KentOnline14:57 5-Dec-24

The Royal Navy's flagship: A nation's strength and power symbolised by one warship Forces TV14:32 5-Dec-24

British Army 'would be destroyed within six months' if WW3 kicks off The Mirror14:15 5-Dec-24

UK tendering for nuclear submarine support work UK Defence Journal14:10 5-Dec-24

Upgraded facilities at Upavon for Military Intelligence Battalion GOV.UK (Press Release)14:04 5-Dec-24

Compass Be A Star ‘Legend’ wins £10,000 prize Compass Group (Press Release)14:03 5-Dec-24

Michael Palin Q&A: “When was I happiest? On stage with Monty Python” New Statesman13:58 5-Dec-24

HMS Diamond – A British destroyer at war UK Defence Journal13:09 5-Dec-24

HMS Prince of Wales 'monitoring' 'danger to life' weather warning ahead of public event Liverpool Echo12:40 5-Dec-24

Could Russia Actually Attack Or Invade Britain? The UK’s Defence Chief Weighs In HuffPost (UK)12:29 5-Dec-24

Wallasey D-Day veteran, 100, becomes oldest visitor to HMS Prince of Wales Birkenhead News12:11 5-Dec-24

Bristol Airport is growing again West England Bylines12:01 5-Dec-24

MoD: Ageing and shrinking Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet causing problems for sealift and Royal… The News, Portsmouth11:58 5-Dec-24

Ministry of Defence gold award for DCHS Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)11:18 5-Dec-24

Mobile Fires Platform timeline remains undisclosed UK Defence Journal11:04 5-Dec-24

UK Admiral Credits F-35 Capabilities For Israel's Success In Taking Down Iran's Air Defense Simple Flying11:01 5-Dec-24

Council presented with award for supporting armed forces' members City of York Council (Press Release)10:18 5-Dec-24

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