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Royal Navy Warship and Submarine Classes: Complete Guide

In-depth guides to Royal Navy ship and submarine classes, covering their history, specifications and service record.

HMS Argyll (1904)
HMS Argyll (1904): She Beat America's Own Navy, Then Was Wrecked by a Darkened Lighthouse
HMS Vengeance
HMS Vengeance: The Youngest of the Nuclear Four
HMS Vandal
HMS Vandal: Lost Four Days Into Her Career
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UK Armed Forces Weekly Roundup

A weekly round-up of news and updates from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, RAF and RFA.

His Majesty The King was officially welcomed to Balmoral by a Guard of Honour provided by Balaklava Company
UK Armed Forces Weekly News Roundup (14th to 21st August 2026)
A British Army soldier firing his rifle
UK Armed Forces Weekly News Roundup (13th of June to 19th of June 2026)
His Majesty the king inspects Royal Marines
UK Armed Forces Weekly News Roundup (6th of June to 12th of June 2026)
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British Military History Blog

Stories and deep dives into key moments from British military history.

RAF Regiment shoulder patch
The RAF Regiment: The Gunners Who Guard the Skies from the Ground
"Join at Once, Fight for the Dear Old Flag" war time recruiting poster, built around the Union Jack
Your Country Needs You: The History of British War Propaganda Posters, From Kitchener's Finger to Keep Calm and Carry On
The Fourth Service
The Fourth Service: A History of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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British Military Aircraft and Vehicles: Complete Guide

Guides to British military aircraft and vehicles, past and present.

A Challenger 2 of the Royal Tank Regiment advances through dust during Exercise Steadfast Defender, Poland, May 2024
Undefeated: The Story of Britain's Challenger Tank
An F-35B Lightning launching from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales
Jump Jet 2.0: The Story of Britain's F-35B Lightning
Harrier Jet in Flight
Straight Up: A History of the Harrier Jump Jet
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