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HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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After 39 weeks of intense training and a 100% pass success rate, family and friends watched 274 newly trained Gurkhas on their pass out parade in Catterick yesterday.
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
After 39 weeks of intense training and a 100% pass success rate, family and friends watched 274 newly trained Gurkhas on their pass out parade in Catterick yesterday.
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RFA Tidespring during Operation Highmast earlier this year.
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RFA Tidespring during Operation Highmast earlier this year.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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RFA Tidespring during Operation Highmast earlier this year.
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RFA Tidespring during Operation Highmast earlier this year.
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A six-day operation providing humanitarian assistance to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa has been completed by personnel from HMS Trent.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A six-day operation providing humanitarian assistance to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa has been completed by personnel from HMS Trent.
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RAF Hawks back in 2018.
RAF Hawks back in 2018.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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RAF Hawks back in 2018.
RAF Hawks back in 2018.
Honouring more than 100,000 Sikh soldiers who fought for Britain during WW1, the 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Marching Troop, a new military troop, was launched last month at Wellington Barracks last month.
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Honouring more than 100,000 Sikh soldiers who fought for Britain during WW1, the 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Marching Troop, a new military troop, was launched last month at Wellington Barracks last month.
A few images from the Tower of London Remembrance Day Service 2025.
📷 Mark Leishman
📷 Mark Leishman
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A few images from the Tower of London Remembrance Day Service 2025.
📷 Mark Leishman
📷 Mark Leishman
A two minute silence will be held at 11am this morning, paying respect to the Armed Forces past and present. 🫡
November 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A two minute silence will be held at 11am this morning, paying respect to the Armed Forces past and present. 🫡
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HMS Richmond conducting a RAS with the Japanese JS Kaga earlier this year.
HMS Richmond conducting a RAS with the Japanese JS Kaga earlier this year.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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HMS Richmond conducting a RAS with the Japanese JS Kaga earlier this year.
HMS Richmond conducting a RAS with the Japanese JS Kaga earlier this year.
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A Air Corps Apache deployed at RAF Valley during training earlier this year.
A Air Corps Apache deployed at RAF Valley during training earlier this year.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A Air Corps Apache deployed at RAF Valley during training earlier this year.
A Air Corps Apache deployed at RAF Valley during training earlier this year.
A few more images from today's services.
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A few more images from today's services.
Following a series of drone incursions into their airspace and a request for assistance, RAF personnel are deploying to Belgium, the chief of the defence staff has confirmed.
November 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Following a series of drone incursions into their airspace and a request for assistance, RAF personnel are deploying to Belgium, the chief of the defence staff has confirmed.
Today at 11am the country will fall silent to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. 🫡
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Today at 11am the country will fall silent to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. 🫡
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget
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RAF Tornado GR4's over RAF Coningsby back in 2012.
RAF Tornado GR4's over RAF Coningsby back in 2012.
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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RAF Tornado GR4's over RAF Coningsby back in 2012.
RAF Tornado GR4's over RAF Coningsby back in 2012.
14 years ago today, RAF Red Arrow pilot Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham sadly died at RAF Scampton, RIP 🫡
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
14 years ago today, RAF Red Arrow pilot Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham sadly died at RAF Scampton, RIP 🫡
Launching covert boarding missions from RFA Lyme Bay before a joint raiding operation with the British Army’s 3 Ranger off Estonia’s west coast, Royal Marines prepare to field the UK Special Operations Maritime Task Group next year on a NATO mission.
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Launching covert boarding missions from RFA Lyme Bay before a joint raiding operation with the British Army’s 3 Ranger off Estonia’s west coast, Royal Marines prepare to field the UK Special Operations Maritime Task Group next year on a NATO mission.
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RFA Proteus and HMS Belfast back in 2023.
RFA Proteus and HMS Belfast back in 2023.
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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RFA Proteus and HMS Belfast back in 2023.
RFA Proteus and HMS Belfast back in 2023.
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Soldiers prepare to launch a British Army Canadair Midge Surveillance Drone on exercise in Germany in the early 1980s.
Soldiers prepare to launch a British Army Canadair Midge Surveillance Drone on exercise in Germany in the early 1980s.
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Soldiers prepare to launch a British Army Canadair Midge Surveillance Drone on exercise in Germany in the early 1980s.
Soldiers prepare to launch a British Army Canadair Midge Surveillance Drone on exercise in Germany in the early 1980s.
In the largest assembly of UK F-35B jets, 24 are now embarked on HMS Prince of Wales.
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In the largest assembly of UK F-35B jets, 24 are now embarked on HMS Prince of Wales.
Initial Operating Capability has been declared for the new British Army Ajax and can now deploy a squadron on operations, the MoD has confirmed.
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Initial Operating Capability has been declared for the new British Army Ajax and can now deploy a squadron on operations, the MoD has confirmed.
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Soldiers look over the Victoria Stadium during Exercise Barbary Star in Gibraltar.
Soldiers look over the Victoria Stadium during Exercise Barbary Star in Gibraltar.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Soldiers look over the Victoria Stadium during Exercise Barbary Star in Gibraltar.
Soldiers look over the Victoria Stadium during Exercise Barbary Star in Gibraltar.
Following Hurricane Melissa, personnel from HMS Trent have provided assistance to Jamaica.
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Following Hurricane Melissa, personnel from HMS Trent have provided assistance to Jamaica.
Involving 2,000 troops, around 1,000 vehicles and 50 helicopters from British, French and US Forces, the major Exercise Pinion Titan has begun in the UK.
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Involving 2,000 troops, around 1,000 vehicles and 50 helicopters from British, French and US Forces, the major Exercise Pinion Titan has begun in the UK.
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A RAF Hercules over Cyprus back in 2022.
A RAF Hercules over Cyprus back in 2022.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A RAF Hercules over Cyprus back in 2022.
A RAF Hercules over Cyprus back in 2022.