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The MOD is trying to trace the relatives of an airman and a soldier, both killed in the Netherlands, so they can attend burial services.
HMS Enterprise has contributed to a major rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean, working under an Italian-led EU mission.
Minister for Reserves Julian Brazier has spent the last two days meeting troops in Scotland.
Artful has arrived at her Scottish home and will continue sea trials before entering service
Sailors from Britain’s new aircraft carrier got all-mod-cons accommodation in double-quick time, after DIO provided a solution to Rosyth’s shortage of beds.
Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.
Royal Marine musicians have been practising their manoeuvres for the drumhead service set to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.
As the nation prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has urged members of the public to attend and show their support.
Following the successful appeal the Ministry of Defence (MOD) are going to re-dedicate Sgt Roy Penry Williams' grave.
The Defence Secretary has announced further enhancements of the UK training programme for Ukrainian armed forces while visiting the country.
Military bomb disposal experts have arrived at Temple Street, Bethnal Green after an unexploded 250kg World War Two device was discovered.
Soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment welcomed one of their former members to hear about his experiences ahead of VJ Day this weekend.
It is one of the world’s toughest environments, and lessons learned from the jungle warfare of the Second World War are still being taught to soldiers today.
Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on 18th March 1945 during the Battle of Meiktila (Burma Campaign) earned him …
Lieutenant Colonel Mordaunt Cohen served in Burma with 251 West African Heavy Anti-Aircraft Unit, commanding Nigerian volunteers.
Michael Fallon has expressed the UK’s support for Egypt’s economy and our shared determination to fight terrorism as he witnessed the opening of the country’s new Suez Canal.
The MOD has awarded contracts worth £80 million to upgrade the backbone of the Royal Navy surface flotilla, the Type 23 Frigates.
Minister for the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt has arrived in Gibraltar on her first official visit since taking up post, where she will meet service personnel stationed in the UK overseas territory.
New IT contracts for the MoD will bring savings of £1bn that will be directly reinvested in defence capability.
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