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Britain keeps calling in the army – that’s not a good thing: Send in the army. What was once a relatively rare occurrence is now the seemingly reflexive response ...
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Army secretly relaxed vetting - letting in far-right extremist who backed Russia: The revelation raises questions for British military who are a key target for ...
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British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel, PM says: Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National ...
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What the Armed Forces need to do to be ready for possible war: From boots on the ground to AI, military officials and experts share their view on how the Army ...
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The indispensable role of the Royal Logistic Corps: Without the vital services and skills provided by the RLC, the British Army would struggle to function.
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Grant Shapps goes to war on military's 'woke' diversity policies: The latest Talking Point,/talking-points,,talking-points, breaking news, comment ...
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Is conscription coming back? How it's been used in previous wars - and what a UK 'citizen army' would involve in future
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Key FactsThe Return of Conscription?
Jan 26, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- The UK has not utilized conscription for over 60 years.
- General Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing head of the British Army, reignited the debate about defense cuts and volunteering to fight.
- Sky News examines the past use of conscription in the UK and the perspectives of military experts and the government on its reinstatement.
- Military experts are divided on whether conscription is a realistic prospect in 21st-century Britain.

Contract signed for next-generation armour on Challenger 3 : With initial integration trials conducted, RBSL will now test, manufacture and integrate the new ...
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Britain to buy 3,000 JAGM air-to-ground missiles: In a deal worth an estimated $957m, the U.S. has approved the sale of 3,000 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground ...
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British troops to get new anti-drone weapon sight: Engineered to increase the hit probability against mini UAVs, the system has the ability to lock onto targets ...
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New drones for the British Army: A £129 million initial contract has been awarded by the Ministry Of Defence to deliver drones to the British Army.
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Armed forces mourn Queen: As Sovereign, The Queen was Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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Babcock and IAI work together on UK SERPENS project: SERPENS is the MoD’s next-generation weapon locating system with a digitally networked suite of sensor ...
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Rolls-Royce to supply 523 engines for Boxer vehicle: Rolls-Royce will deliver 523 MTU engines manufactured in the UK for British Army’s Boxer armoured vehicle.
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Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton Shares Photos of Her Training with British Military
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Kate Middleton Wears Full Military Gear in Previously Unseen Photos—See Pics: Kate Middleton has some previously unseen photos in head-to-toe military gear that ...
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant Parade route, timings and who will take part: Find out everything you need to know about the pageant
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Britain to purchase 100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles: 100 extra Boxer armoured vehicles are to be purchased for the British Army, bringing the order to a new ...
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New supply chain contract awarded for Boxer armoured vehicle: WFEL has contracted with Nasmyth Group for the supply of precision machined and fabricated ...
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British armed forces plan to allow people with HIV to join: British defence ministry said that it is planning to allow HIV positive people to join British armed ...
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Sacked LGBT veterans can reclaim removed medals: Former military personnel dismissed because of their sexuality may apply to restore honours.
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