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Trump's approach to Nato could embolden Putin, warns former US general
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How China's pursuit of top military tech is challenging the global power balance
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Mass over quality: How North Korea's military really stacks up
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Izdeliye 305: Russia's new air-to-surface missile that Moscow reckons is invincible
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China now has the largest navy in the world - should we be concerned?
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A century of war: The cartridge that remains deadly on today's battleground
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What is the THAAD anti-missile system the US is sending to Israel?
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Epic battle: how heroic British infantry soldiers took on French cavalry and won
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RPD: The 80-year-old light machine gun that can clear trenches seen in Ukraine
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Russia ramps up hybrid war against Nato nations with GPS jamming and cyber attacks
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Storm Shadow: What does the weapon bring to the fight in Ukraine?
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British Army takes the lead in Nato's new Allied Reaction Force
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Sweden's 1940s answer to the British Sten gun spotted in Ukraine
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Italy's next-gen Beretta ARX160 assault rifle with grenade launcher capability
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How iconic Beretta 92FS can claim to be world's most trusted military pistol
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US military's construction of huge floating humanitarian aid pier for Gaza
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How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner
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How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner
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Ukraine deploying weapon first used by the Romans to grind Russian vehicles to a halt
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Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way by allies
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Labour's 'cast iron' guarantee for military and nuclear deterrent
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How a ghillie suit keeps a British Army sniper hidden in plain sight
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How to spot a British Army sniper before they see you
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Nato's newest member Sweden packs a small but powerful military punch
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The total number of UK Armed Forces ships, tanks, aircraft and more revealed
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Blue water v green water navy - what's the difference?
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The Paveway IV bomb RAF Typhoons used to strike Houthi targets
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Houthis: The rebels who stepped up attacks on Red Sea shipping
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What is the strength of the Royal Navy?
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What HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark bring to the Royal Navy
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The weapon that destroyed the Royal Navy's first aerial target since 1991
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The Commando helicopter specialists at the forefront of the battle
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Aircraft carrier catapult or ramp - which is better?
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Phalanx Gatling gun: The last line of defence for Royal Navy warships
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Why aircraft carriers are still the go-to for projecting power
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M1A1 Abrams: All you need to know about Ukraine's latest Western tank
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What is Elon Musk's Starlink & how is it being used by Ukrainian forces?
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What happens when military submariners need to be rescued?
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How to complete the perfect Field Gun run
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Why this machine-gun is still popular after more than 60 years
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Russia's 'silent' mortar being used in Ukraine
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What the German-made Taurus 'bunker buster' missile could give Ukraine
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Bull your boots: The art of polishing for a military shine
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How the Armed Forces stage a civilian evacuation
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How the RAF decides if a Reaper drone fires
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Carl-Gustaf M4: All you need to know about the recoilless rifle
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The 13 mission modules on the British Army's new Boxer vehicle explained
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Nato: What does Finland bring to the security alliance?
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Depleted uranium tank shells: Why are they used and how do they work?
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The US military's 'without peer' advanced vertical take-off drone
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How this highly-mobile Soviet-era air defence system could aid Ukraine
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Cheyenne Mountain Complex: What's hidden inside this secure US base?
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Which country has the most powerful military: UK or France?
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UK facing a '1930s moment' over defence budget
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GPMG: The world's deadliest machine gun
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The German-made drone helping Ukrainian forces gather intelligence
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All the gen on the modular Senator armoured vehicle going to Ukraine
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Ukraine: What can UK's self-propelled AS90 howitzers offer?
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All you need to know about the Leopard 2 tank
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Marder: The Cold War-era fighting vehicle heading to Ukraine explained
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RFA Argus: Exclusive tour of UK Armed Forces' hospital ship
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Challenger 2: The UK tank that's never been destroyed by the enemy
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Everything you need to know about the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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M2 Bradley: The armoured fighting vehicle the US is sending to Ukraine
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How Patriot missiles can improve Ukraine's layered air defence system
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Timeline of the troubled Ajax light tank programme
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The British Army's new infrared binoculars that record pictures in HD
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Former Royal Marine explains how to survive cold weather warfare
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Hands on guide to rowing boat toilet use during 'world's toughest row'
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Is China on its way to equalling the military might of the US?
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The PTKM-1R: Russia's most advanced anti-tank mine explained
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A British gunner's step-by-step guide to firing a howitzer
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Ukraine: The Aspide missile defending against Russian air threats
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The Royal Navy's new sea-skimming missile system explained
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J-20: Comparing China's secretive fighter jet to the F-22 & F-35
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How investigators identify who fired a missile
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How and why is the Scottish poppy different?
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Russia's strategic nuclear missile submarine designed for naval base strikes
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Rivet Joint: What is the RAF's spy plane?
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Most Britons believe military is good value for money, research reveals
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USS Gerald R Ford v HMS Queen Elizabeth: Comparing the US & UK carriers
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The anti-drone gun giving Ukraine an advantage over Russia
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Could this be the British Army's next truck?
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From VHS-K2 assault rifles to 9mm pistols: The kit used by Croatian troops
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What is top of the military's shopping list?
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How HMS Queen Elizabeth compares to India's newest aircraft carrier
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What is wrong with HMS Prince of Wales?
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Exclusive: Inside the factory that makes the Army's rifle rounds
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Why is a horse ridden up the steps at end of Sovereign's Parade?
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China and Taiwan: How their militaries compare
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Rockets v missiles: How to tell them apart
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What is the Hellfire missile system?
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How the US Air Force investigated UFOs
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Take a tour of an RAF Typhoon fighter jet policing NATO's skies
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Could this helicopter replace the British military's Puma?
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Commonwealth Games: what is the military's role in the event?
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Up close with the Russian-built helicopter nicknamed 'Satan's Chariot'
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Why's the US investing $1.3bn into a hypersonic weapons satellite tracking system?
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Antonov AN-30: The Soviet-era aircraft still proving its worth
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What is the Wagner Group and what is it doing in Ukraine?
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UK Challenger 2s vs Russian T-14 Armatas: How do the tanks compare?
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The unusual anti-tank mine Ukraine is using to target Russian armour
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Up close with Royal Marines landing craft
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Boris Johnson resigns: What his tenure meant for defence
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Mi-17: What's the Russian-built helicopter being given to Ukraine?
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How this military team runs a hospital in the sky
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NASAMS: Ukraine's new weapons system explained
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The sea-skimming 526kg harpoon missile explained
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All you need to know about the Super Hornet - the aircraft from Top Gun: Maverick
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How battlefield camouflage works
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Tactical map: How Russia's invasion has played out
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Inside the mind of Vladimir Putin
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How strong is the Ukrainian military?
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How have UK troops prepared Ukraine to defend itself?
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What are false flag attacks? Why do they happen?
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NATO missions: Where is the military alliance operating?
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Military animals and the difference they make 🐶
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The Apache. Why the world’s most advanced attack helicopter is even ‘more lethal'.
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Why does the Royal Irish Regiment have a dog as a mascot? 🦮 #Shorts
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Which UK anti-tank missile is Ukraine getting as Russia tension rises?
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HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group. Mission accomplished.
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Can this save troops’ lives in extreme cold?
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‘Bottom Field’: Royal Marines' most gruelling test?
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Ranger Regiment: The Army’s radical future soldiers
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Katrice Lee: A father's 40-year search
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What is the Queen's Truncheon? And why the Gurkhas care so much about it.
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How submarines navigate and find targets: 2-minute tech
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Two-minute tech: Paveway IV bomb, the RAF's go-to weapon
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Strange and violent North Korean martial arts demo
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Cyprus flashpoint. The UN buffer zone from above
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How do we stop the military fainting?
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The Truth About Military Snipers
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Five Years On: What Happened To Corrie McKeague?
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Royal Navy Ships And Subs Explained ⚓
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Explained: What Are Military Colours?
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Explained: What Is Pace Sticking?
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Defending UK Nukes: The Secret Armed Police
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What Would Happen If The Forces Don't Go 'Green'?
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How Might Climate Change Affect World Security?
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Who Are ISIS-K And How Do They Pose A Threat?
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Could Challenger 3 Tank Upgrades Be Axed Like Warrior's?
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Afghanistan: How Might The US Response Affect Its Standing?
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How Is The UK Military Getting People Out Of Afghanistan?
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Afghanistan: Who Are The Taliban And Why Are They Feared?
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Apache v Wildcat: The Electrifying New World Of 1st Aviation Brigade
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How To Catch A Jet: Stopping Military Aircraft In Emergencies ✈️
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Sad Day As Sentry Aircraft Comes Home For Retirement
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Afghanistan: Why Is Lashkar Gah Important?
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WATCHKEEPER EXCLUSIVE: Up Close With The Army Drone
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US Army Shows Us Their Amazing New JLTV! • EXERCISE RATTLESNAKE
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Why The UK's New Space Command Matters 🛰️
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Can Baby Falcons Prevent Plane Crashes?
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MRZR: Royal Marines Learn To Drive Light Strike Vehicle!
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Exercise Rattlesnake: Tour Of Special Forces RZR Vehicle!
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☑️ EXPLAINED: What Is Multi-Domain Integration?
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Military Shows Us Their Experimental Hybrid Vehicles! 🚘
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Protecting HMS Queen Elizabeth: On The US Destroyer USS The Sullivans
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HMS Belfast: Guided Tour Around The Revamped WW2 Museum Ship!
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EXERCISE RATTLESNAKE: Working 'To Ensure Failure'
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✔️EXPLAINED | What Is The BRITISH ARMY’s True Value?
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Remembering Princess Diana's Military Associations
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How Might NATO Respond To An Attack In Space? 🪐
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KOREAN WAR | The Battle Of The Imjin River 70 Years On
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Falklands war explained in three minutes
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NATIONAL CYBER FORCE | Protecting Defence’s Most Contested Domain
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KEEPING WATCH: What Is NATO Air Policing? 🛩️
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CHALLENGER 3: Why's The Army's MAIN BATTLE TANK Being Upgraded?
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: How Can The Army Adapt For Future Warfare?
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War In AFGHANISTAN | A Timeline Of BRITISH TROOPS In The Country 🇦🇫
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EXPLAINED | What Is The Overseas Operations Act?
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✅ Everything You Need To Know About NATO's ARTICLE 5
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INTEGRATED REVIEW | What Does It Mean For UK Defence?
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'Sense Of Pride' As HMS Albion Hands Over Fleet Flagship Title
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How Has The UK Become The World's 'Fourth Largest' Defence Spender?
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Why undersea cables are targets in grey zone warfare
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ASVK-M Kord: The sniper rifle that is Russia's answer to the Barrett
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