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Russian attack helicopter blasted out of sky and explodes in ball of flames

The Strategic Communications Department of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack this morning

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ in Ukraine, says UK defence minister

Time for ‘kleptocracy’ in Moscow to call out Russian president, says Armed Forces minister

The Independent UK

UK set to send more troops in Russia crisis - but won't enter Ukraine or set up no-fly zone

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said 'we may need to provide more both in land, sea and air' but warned any UK fighting in Ukraine itself could provoke an 'existential' war with nuclear-armed Russia

Daily Mirror

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Inflicted 800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine Defence Ministry

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said its armed forces have inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces since the military operations began on Thursday.

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UK Army size as NATO vows response to Russia's 'full-fledged' invasion of Ukraine

We answer common questions about the size of the UK Armed Forces, how many troops Russia has, and NATO's strategy after Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said there is now an invasion from land, air and sea

Daily Mirror

Egypt Says its Policy is Based on Openness to All Major Countries

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi asserted that Cairo’s policy is based on openness to all major countries and establishing balanced relations with them for development and achieving peace and security. Sisi toured the Military College headquarters accompanied by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production…

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UAE Says it Intends to Buy 12 L15 Chinese Aircraft

The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has announced its intention to sign a contract with China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) for the purchase of 12 L15 aircraft, with the option for 36 additional aircraft of the same type in the future. Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Missile manufacturer owned by BAE Systems, Airbus and Leonardo to create 600 UK jobs

The business designs and manufactures products used by Britain's Armed Forces

Birmingham Post

Families of people in armed forces missing out on up to £30,000 state pension top-ups

Spouses of members of the forces stationed overseas can miss out on National Insurance credits needed to get the full state pension, but research shows a scheme meant to fill the gap is under-used

Daily Mirror

UK warns Russian invasion of Ukraine is 'very, very imminent if not inevitable'

UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said a Russia-Ukraine war could happen at 'any moment' and said Russia had moved thousands more troops to near the border, despite claims of withdrawal

Daily Mirror

Russia 'sends 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border' despite 'false' withdrawal claims

The US and UK have accused Russia of building up more military capability near Ukraine. Armed Forces minister James Heappey said he was 'very worried' and Ukrainian cities could be hit 'literally minutes' after a decision by Putin

Daily Mirror

Burhan, US Senator Hold Talks, Discuss Targeted Sanctions

US Senator Chris Coons, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, held talks with Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Commander-in-Chief of Sudan's Armed Forces. During the talks, Coons reiterated his concern and that of his colleagues in Congress regarding the political crisis in Sudan. He voiced concern over the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Catterick Garrison death: Soldier dies at British Army base with investigation launched

Catterick Garrison, the largest Armed Forces base in the UK, is home to over 13,000 personnel and it is where several units, including the Yorkshire Regiment and the 4 Scots Highlanders, call home

Daily Mirror

ISIS Leader Killed During US Raid in Syria

The ISIS leader was killed Thursday, blowing himself up along with members of his family during an overnight raid carried out by US special operations forces in northwestern Syria, President Joe Biden said. “Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Analysis-Brazil military no obstacle to third Lula term, say ex-generals, analysts

Brazil's armed forces would respect a victory by leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva in this year's presidential race, two retired generals told Reuters, adding to recent signs by military brass distancing themselves from the political project of far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Iraqi Army Targets ISIS Remnants

Iraq's outgoing Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Kadhimi, continues to ensure the country's security by launching a campaign against ISIS remnants. ISIS and all armed organizations and factions are taking advantage of the intense political rivalry between blocs and parties. However, the Prime Minister maintained all…

Daily Mirror

'Britain should not get involved in the tensions between Russia and Ukraine'

Paul Routledge says we must not get dragged into the impending conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Armed Forces minister James Heappey warned tens of thousands could die if war breaks out

The Independent UK

Government will continue to bring eligible Afghans to the UK ‘indefinitely’

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said around 250 people were being brought out a week, mostly via Pakistan.

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Daily Record

Tory minister admits public doesn't trust Boris Johnson over Downing Street partygate scandal

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said his constituents have made it clear to him they have no trust left in Boris Johnson.

Wales Online

Minister blames Boris Johnson's staff for partygate, saying they 'didn't have his back'

Armed Forces minister James Heappey spoke of life as a PM: "You rely utterly on the team around you to make sure that you are properly briefed and to have your back around what it is that they put in your diary

The Independent UK

Troops to receive new medal recognising heroism in Afghanistan evacuation

The Prime Minister said he was ‘delighted’ that Armed Forces personnel would be recognised for ‘their heroism in the face of extreme adversity’.

Wales Online

'I endured torture and cruel treatment by the RAF in Wales just for being gay'

The armed forces cook was subjected to four days of interrogation including strip searches

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