News story: Defence Secretary pays tribute to wartime sacrifice at Passchendaele
The Defence Secretary joined military leaders, senior politicians and members of the Royal family to mark the anniversary of the battle read more
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News story: Portsmouth hosts US carrier strike group ahead of multinational exercise
One of the world’s largest aircraft carriers sailed into Portsmouth today for a port visit before embarking Royal Naval personnel for a two-week exercise. read more
News story: UK Destroyer visits Ukraine after completing multi-national naval exercise
HMS Duncan visited the Ukrainian port of Odessa this week in the first visit by a Royal Navy ship in eight years – the latest in a series of port visits and exercises conducted by the state of the art warship in the region. read more
Press release: UK troops awarded medals for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
HM Ambassador to South Sudan has awarded UN medals to UK troops in recognition of their service in South Sudan. read more
News story: Grave of Yorkshire born WW1 second lieutenant finally rededicated nearly a century later
Second Lieutenant Bertie Swallow’s grave finally rededicated nearly a century after he was killed in action due to injuries suffered on 31 October 1918. read more