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27 June 2026

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Bids open to host annual Armed Forces Day National Event in 2019

15 January 2018

The Ministry of Defence is inviting expressions of interest from communities across the UK to become the next Armed Forces Day NationalΒ event host.

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🚁 The first of its kind, Proteus is the Royal Navy's self-flying helicopter.

πŸ’ͺ By handling routine missions, personnel can focus on critical operations.

πŸ’‘ Developing Proteus means investing in UK industry, supporting skilled jobs that boost our capability and economy.

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UK troops take part in Norway's largest military exercise this year. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

Wildcat helicopters touchdown in the Arctic, with teams led by cold-weather expert Royal Marines.

Together, they demonstrate NATO capability covers even the world's toughest environments. ❄️

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16 Jan 2012148160269856981

Meet the first woman to lead the Red Arrows: Wing Commander Nash. πŸŽ‰

Her appointment is a powerful reminder of the talent at the heart of the UK Armed Forces, celebrated this summer at Armed Forces Day events across the country. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Keep an eye out for her team! ✈️

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11 Jan 2010275567430426673

πŸ” This is RNMB Apollo – a vessel equipped with cutting-edge mine hunting technology.

She can be launched from a mothership and scan the seabed for potential danger, helping keep UK waters safe.

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9 Jan 2009664075324604892

RAF Typhoons and French aircraft have co-ordinated a successful joint strike on a Daesh underground facility housing weapons and explosives.

All aircraft returned safely with zero casualties.

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31 Dec 2006289387756147123

That's a wrap.

A year defined by service to the nation β€” all year, every year.

Thank you to all our Armed Forces for an incredible 2025.


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