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Teens in UK armed forces to get paid 'gap years' in bid to attract youngst
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The London-based i Paper reported on Friday (local time) that the UK's Ministry of Defence hopes the scheme will broaden the appeal of military careers for British youth as tensions with Russia rise across Europe.
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Russia intensifies aggression in Ukraine, prompting strategic shifts
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Russian Army has opened a new front in Ukraine's northern Kharkiv region, capturing villages near the border - an offensive Ukrainian officials had warned about days earlier.
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India, UK hold defence consultative group meet in London
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 4 (ANI): To review defence cooperation, India and UK on Tuesday held a defence consultative group meeting in London, the Indian High Commission in UK said.
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UK to investigate reports of positive discrimination in its air force
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 20 (ANI/Sputnik): All reports of positive discrimination in the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will be investigated, the Minister of State at the UK Ministry of Defence, James Heappey, said on Saturday.
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Russia's proposed pause in fire in Mariupol 'attempt to deflect intl conde
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], March 6 (ANI): The UK Ministry of Defence said Saturday called Russia's proposed pause in fire in Mariupol a likely "attempt to deflect international condemnation" while they resettled forces for "renewed offensive activity."
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30 km long Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv delayed by staunch Ukrainian r
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], March 3 (ANI): A large Russian military convoy stretching over 30 km, advancing on Kyiv, was delayed on Thursday due to staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion, said the latest UK defence intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine.
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Russian advance slows down due to logistical issues, strong Ukrainian resi
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], February 27 (ANI): The speed of the Russian advance has temporarily slowed down as a result of acute logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance, the UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday (local time).
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Bulk of Russian forces 30km from centre of Kiev: UK Defence Ministry
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], February 26 (ANI): UK Ministry of Defence on Saturday said that the bulk of the Russian forces is now 30 kilometres from the centre of Ukraine's capital city of Kiev.
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UK Navy Ship tracking two Russian vessels in English Channel: Defence Mini
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], February 2 (ANI/Sputnik): A UK warship has been tracking two Russian naval vessels passing through the English Channel amid increasing tensions in Russia-West relations over Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
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UK Defence minister meets NATO General Secretary to discuss Ukraine: Minis
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK defense minister, Ben Wallace, met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the situation near Ukraine's border, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
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Last plane carrying British soldiers out of Kabul Airport: UK Defence Mini
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 29 (ANI): The last aircraft carrying members of the British military has left the airport in the Afghan capital, the UK Ministry of Defence has announced.
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First plane with UK citizens, Kabul Embassy staff lands back home from Afg
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 16 (ANI): The first plane to bring UK citizens and embassy employees back home from Afghanistan has landed in the country, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
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