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British troops have been deployed to Japan in the wake of the arrival of HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy flagship.

British troops deployed to Japan in wake of HMS Prince of Wales

Mariette Hughes, Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces, confirmed that the number of grievances within Royal Navy, Army and RAF has risen again for the third year in a row.

"Unacceptable" harassment and other complaints rising in armed forces

Computer generated image (CGI) issued by BAE Systems of the latest concept model of the UK's next generation combat aircraft, the Tempest. Ministers have been warned to keep a tight grip on the budget of the £12 billion Tempest jet fighter programme after problems with other international collaborations. The plane, due to enter service in 2035, is being developed with Italy and Japan under the global combat air programme (GCAP).

RAF Tempest fighter jet must stop rising costs and delays, MP

British and American pilots tested themselves by flying F-35 fighter jets during a naval combat trial over Los Angeles, California.

F-35 fighter jets texted to limits during US naval air combat trial

Major Ministry of Defence projects for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF projects are currently in "disarray", with them being overbudget and lasting too long, the head of the defence select committee has said.

Major military projects "in disarray" - delayed and overbudget

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP has announced that 2,600 UK personnel will take part in Nato’s Exercise Steadfast Dart to support its allies and deter Russian aggression.

Hundreds of troops to join Nato exercise in response to Russia

A truck mounted, Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) development system that can detect, track and engage a range of threats across land, air and sea. British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time the game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.

Radio wave weapon that costs 10p to fire trialled to destroy drones

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully trialled an atomic clock which could be used on military vehicles and warships - alongside other uses for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF. Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle described the technology as ground-breaking.

Futuristic atomic clock trialled for military operations

A WW1 machine gun and other weaponry has been stolen or lost from the Ministry of Defence over the past two years, with increasing calls for an inquiry.

WWI machine gun, rifle and pistol among firearms lost or stolen - MoD

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025

More than 10,000 armed forces personnel - in the Royal Navy, Army and RAF - are “not medically deployable”.

More than 10k armed forces personnel "not medically deployable"

Lord Robathan, Conservative, said defence spending on the Royal Navy, Army and RAF should be double the target the government is currently working towards in order to deter Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

"Raging" Russia should force higher defence spending target, Lord says

Andy Start, Chief Executive of Defence, Equipment & Support (DE&S), confirmed that more Royal Navy, Army and RAF projects have been classed as delayed and overbudget, but says the data overall is positive. He made the announcement during a Defence Select Committee meeting on Wednesday.

More military projects delayed and overbudget but data is good, expert

Royal Navy, Army and RAF reserve forces are "hollowed out", with the number of personnel still declining, a report has said. Pictured: A Guard of Honour formed of sailors from Royal Navy Reserve units on July 29, 2023.

"Ongoing failures" causing armed forces reserves to be "hollowed out"

Military housing is being blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations - conditions which have been described as "shocking" by the chair of the defence select committee, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP.

Military housing blighted by damp, mould and rat infestations

Commended for their bravery, the two COPC cadets.

College cadets in cavalry contest

Two City of Portsmouth College students had an amazing experience when they competed in the Cadet Military Cavalry Championships in Windsor.

Paula Hetherington

Defence secretary John Healey is due to announce a move which would see UK Defence Firms prioritised under a new industrial strategy, organised by the MoD to help the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

UK firms to be prioritised in new industrial strategy for armed forces

Defence secretary John Healey said military accommodation for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF were in a "crippled state".

Military housing left in "crippled state" as money to fix it wasted

Scenes from the successful test firing of the SPEAR 3 missile from a BAE Systems-operated Typhoon jet at Vidsel range in Sweden.

Long-range missile to be used by Navy pilots after test - pictures

Britain's armed forces are under a recruitment crisis, the government has said. Opposition MPs have challenged the MoD about how this will be resolved. From Left: Luke Pollard MP, Richard Holden MP and Mark Francois MP.

Plunging armed forces recruitment numbers worsened by poor morale

Defence spending was brought up in the House of Commons today, with Tory MPs challenging the government over a timeline for 2.5 per cent of GDP being committed to military spending. From left: Defence secretary John Healey, Gregory Stafford MP and Graham Stuart MP.

Disgruntled MPs challenge government over defence spend timeframe

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP said the UK has a “formidable” ability to protect itself from Russian aggression.

"Formidable" RAF jets scrambled to meet Russians as ships deployed

Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, was interviewed in a defence select committee meeting, parliament, about national security spending. He said "hard choices" will need to be made at current spending levels.

MoD can't fulfil current tasks amid "hard choices", expert says

Alan Mak MP talks to an F-35 pilot after experiencing the cockpit demonstrator

Havant MP Alan Mak thanks F-35 fighter jet pilots

Armed forces personnel and veterans will be given free bus travel for Remembrance weekend.

Free bus travel for armed forces and veterans for remembrance parades

Defence Secretary John Healey said the reforms will secure the UK from global threats by bolstering the procurement system for the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF.

'Biggest defence reforms in 50 years' launched - what this means

Portsmouth will be honouring the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Pictured: Cdre John Voyce, commanding office of HMNB Portsmouth, lays a cross. Armistice Day Service, Cenotaph, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

City to honour the fallen at remembrance services - dates and times

The city of Portsmouth will band together to remember the fallen at Armistice and Remembrance ceremonies.

Freddie Webb

The Havant Poppy Appeal has been launched, with a call for residents to get behind the cause once again. Pictured: Mayor of Havant Cllr Peter Wade, second left, poppy appeal organiser for Havant Andy Carter MBE, third left, Alan Mak MP, fourth from right, Rick Standen who is chair of the Havant branch of the Royal British Legion, right, and others at the launch of the Havant Poppy Appeal at Tesco, Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-04)

'The Royal British Legion supports us - but now we need your help'

The government has announced several housing grants to create homes for veterans. This comes after a pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Vital grants issued to house homeless military veterans

A female senior RAF officer who was told to "grow a pair" and was subject to sexist language by email has been awarded a pay-out.

Female RAF senior officer told to "grow a pair" gets pay-out

Poor accommodation for Royal Navy, British Army and RAF personnel will be fixed, the government has said. Veterans minister Al Carns said he was “utterly shocked” by the state of housing.

"Mould-ridden" military housing to be resolved, government says

The government pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Emotional pledge to house all armed forces veterans challenged

Defence secretary John Healey, and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge, held heated discussions in parliament about the state of Britain's armed forces. The Strategic Defence Review was outlined.

Defence secretary lambasts ex-Tory regime for state of armed forces

HMS Prince of Wales has assembled at the head of a UK Carrier Strike Group in the North Sea. Joined by HMS Dauntless, HMS Iron Duke and other warships, the Portsmouth-based aircraft carrier will be carrying out a major exercise in preparation for a deployment in 2025. Pictured is 809 NAS lightning jets on her flight deck.

Major HMS Prince of Wales exercise starts - strike group assembled

The government has admitted that they are having problems with training pilots, which is resulting in highly-skilled people leaving the forces.

"Problems" plaguing pilots training programmes - MoD review issued

The government is reviewing how HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth will be deployed in the future, as well as looking into the nation’s future aircraft capability and how aircraft will be utilised.

Future carrier deployments to be reviewed amid RAF bolstering plan

Portsmouth's two Labour MPs, Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin, have backed a pledge which aims to eradicate homelessness for military veterans. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced measures will be implemented to end veteran homelessness, despite outlining that the upcoming budget will be painful.

MPs back pledge to end veteran homelessness despite gloomy budget

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Defence Secretary John Healey arriving on board HMS Duncan, in the eastern Mediterranean, during a visit to Cyprus to meet troops as the government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war.

Royal Navy prepares HMS Duncan for Lebanon evacuation

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a major deployment to Scotland, completing Exercise Strike Warrior as part of a UK Carrier Strike Group. Pictured is the carrier returning to Portsmouth on Friday, September 20, 2024.

What time can I see HMS Prince of Wales leave city?

Defence Secretary John Healey (center), US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin (right), and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles speak during a press conference at the AUKUS Defence Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

Crucial negotiations to build more nuclear submarines to begin

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, where she is scheduled to leave Portsmouth on Saturday. Pictured is her returning home on September 20.

Prepared HMS Prince of Wales to leave city for major deployment - when

Defence Secretary John Healey said the partnership between the UK, USA and Australia will boost jobs, growth and prosperity. Pictured during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Government meeting announced to discuss building nuclear submarines

Female recruits to the armed forces have had their training stifled due to poorly fitted equipment, Ofsted has said. Pictured is a Junior Soldiers parade on the Regimental square as they graduate from the Army Foundation College on in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Female military recruits' restricted by poor equipment - report

Defence Secretary John Healey said the Royal Navy is facing a “serious problem” of not having enough sailors to staff warships.

Defence secretary admits Royal Navy doesn't have enough sailors

Defence Secretary John Healey praised the “ground-breaking” developments of the Aukus partnership with Australia and USA..

"Significant" Aukus defence deal hailed as most important in 60 years

Veterans minister Al Carns was tight-lipped when asked whether the training budget for the armed forces would be decreased. Decisions regarding the country's armed forces are due to be outlined in the Strategic Defence Review.

Minister tight-lipped on if armed forces training budgets will fall

Moment Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls captured in stunning video

Red Arrows fly over Niagara Falls: Breathtaking video from the cockpit

Upgraded Sting Ray torpedoes will be fitted to Royal Navy warships after the MoD assigns a £60m contract to BAE Systems. Engineering jobs will be maintained in Portsmouth as a result.

Advanced upgraded torpedoes to be built for warships after £60m agreed

Military personnel and veterans could be prioritised for council housing in Portsmouth. The decision is dependent on a review passing.

Military and veterans could be prioritised for council housing

Spending increases on the armed forces - Royal Navy, British Army and RAF - and other public services could be shelved due to unsustainable debt, peers have warned. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting.

Promised defence spending increase could be axed, peers warn

The Ministry of Defence is seeking opinions on how to improve the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF. It has launched its strategic defence review.

Opinions sought on how to improve armed forces in defence review

Sir Stephen Lovegrove has become Whitehall's Aukus adviser, which Defence Secretary John Healey said would "help maximise the benefits" of the tripartite defence deal. Pictured is Sir Stephen Lovegrove, formerly National Security Adviser, Cabinet Office, after being made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to National Security, by the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Ex-top security adviser to steer "breakthrough" defence trade deal

A "silent hangar" will be created by the Ministry of Defence to test aircraft for GPS jamming. It can contain F-35 fighter jets, Chinook helicopters and others.

"Silent hangar" to be built to test aircraft against GPS jamming

Nautilus International union members are set to go on strike again as the row between Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and the Ministry of Defence continues. A previous demonstration was held in Portsmouth near Whale Island.

Defiant Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors to strike again amid pay row

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