British Army units with the Minden Battle Honour sent representatives to Germany this weekend to mark the 250th anniversary of the battle which led to the end of the Seven Years' War.

A group of 80 Royal Marines Reservists has just completed 'Commando Strike 09', a demanding two-week high-altitude mountain training exercise in the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton has taken over as Chief of the Air Staff from Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, effective from Friday 31 July 2009.

Two soldiers have shared the honour of becoming the first Sikh Service personnel to guard Her Majesty The Queen and protect the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

The Ministry of Defence's London headquarters yesterday, Thursday 30 July 2009, hosted an exhibition of the latest Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) giving military and civilian staff a chance to gather their own intelligence on the future of military aviation. Report by Shell Daruwala.

Following the success of last year's event the Sun Military Awards, dubbed 'The Millies', are returning to honour outstanding members of Britain's Service personnel.

Following the success of last year's event the Sun Military Awards, dubbed 'The Millies', are returning to honour outstanding members of Britain's Service personnel.

Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Quentin Davies, has today, Friday 31 July 2009, announced the order of a further 40 multi-role Typhoon aircraft for the Royal Air Force.

The funeral of Henry Allingham, one of the last veterans of the First World War and the world's oldest man, took place today at St Nicholas Church, Brighton, East Sussex.

The funeral of Henry Allingham, one of the last veterans of the First World War and the world's oldest man, took place today at St Nicholas Church, Brighton, East Sussex.

Soldiers who have recently completed a year operating the Apache attack helicopter in Afghanistan were presented with their operational medals this week by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Camp Bastion is one of the most hostile places the Royal Air Force operates from. Among the usual dangers of the desert, from snakes to sunstroke, fire is a significant hazard. Only the very best firefighters can feel at ease here. Report by Flight Lieutenant Andy Wasley (7644 Squadron).

Residents from a French village travelled to RAF Linton-on-Ouse in Yorkshire last week to pay their respects to a British World War Two bomber crew from the base who died when their aircraft crashed in Burgundy, France.

Soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines recently completed a gruelling 30-mile (48km) race across Dartmoor in the 'Chara Challenge' to raise funds for charities who support injured Service personnel and bereaved families.

400 RAF and Navy personnel who have worked with the Harrier jump jet over the last 40 years gathered at RAF Wittering, the 'Home of the Harrier', to celebrate its birthday, yesterday, Thursday 23 July 2009.

In preparation for 11 Light Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan this October, 4,000 troops have come together on Salisbury Plain over the last two weeks for a mission rehearsal exercise. Report by Tristan Kelly.

In preparation for 11 Light Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan this October, 4,000 troops have come together on Salisbury Plain over the last two weeks for a mission rehearsal exercise. Report by Tristan Kelly.

A team of injured military personnel from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court successfully swam an epic 21-mile relay race across the English Channel this week. Report by Leigh Morrison.

Paintings by many of the world's top aviation artists have gone on public display in Central London at the 'Aviation Paintings of the Year 2009' exhibition which is heavily supported by the RAF. Report by Tanya Braun.

RAF Typhoons recently went on exercise in Turkey for the first time as part of celebrations to mark the 60th year of the NATO alliance.