Lossiemouth fighter pilots train in Malaysia for international military exercise
A team of Moray fighter jet pilots have been deployed with the Royal Malaysian Air Force as part of a high-level training exercise.
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Boris Johnson meets military chiefs in Number 10
Boris Johnson has been meeting military chiefs in Downing Street to ensure the armed forces are “match fit” in the face of any threat to the UK.
First Poseidon plane built for Lossiemouth sets out on maiden voyage
The first submarine-hunting spy plane which will touch down at RAF Lossiemouth next year has been named Pride of Moray, and has taken to the skies on its maiden voyage.
Lossiemouth heritage museum celebrates first birthday success
More than 1,000 people have visited a Moray military museum in the 12 months since it was first opened.
Military horse riders to retrace historic trek
Military horse riders will retrace a historic 1930s trek on a four-day endurance ride ending at Kinloss.
GALLERY: Red Arrows delights crowds with aerial display
Drizzling rain and wind could not dampen the spirits of spectators gathered to watch a spectacular showcase in the sky.
Charity call for Aberdeen to host national armed forces celebration
City bosses are being urged to push for Aberdeen to host a national celebration of the country’s armed forces.
Former commando, who now lives in St Cyrus, pens third thriller novel inspired by counter-terrorism career
A former special operations commando from Aberdeenshire has published his third thriller novel, inspired by his life in the armed forces.
Fallen north and north-east heroes of WWI given voice in new book
One Saturday night during the Great War, a youngster called Jimmy Scott and a friend bought some bottles of “porter ale” in the Aberdeenshire village of Methlick.
Major international military operation to focus on north of Scotland
Major military operations are to hone in on the north west as an extensive training exercise involving 13 countries is to take place over a two-week period.
New RAF submarine hunter facility on schedule for completion
The future home of the RAF Lossiemouth's new fleet of submarine hunting planes is on target for completion.
End of an era as iconic RAF plane flies by Lossiemouth for the final time
For more than a decade they were a dramatic sight in the skies over the north of Scotland.
Badger on brink of death rescued after falling into gun trench outside Aberdeen
A badger has been rescued from a military fox hole after falling into the pit and spending hours trying to claw itself out.
New research reveals the true scale of the pressures faced by the armed forces at Christmas
New research has revealed the true scale of the emotional difficulties faced by armed force workers at Christmas time.
Stars praise ‘amazing job’ of Armed Forces at awards ceremony
Celebrities have joined members of the Armed Forces at a red carpet awards ceremony recognising the contributions of the military.
Force for Good: Ex-Navy mine expert ‘eternally grateful’ for help during his transition to civilian life
Life after the armed forces can provide a huge shock to the system for many former personnel.
10,000 square foot peace sign appears across from Army barracks
A Highland businessman has created a 10,000 square foot peace sign directly opposite a military base in a protest against escalating global conflict.
Armed Forces veterans pass on their skills to teach Moray schoolchildren
The specialised skills and expertise of Armed Forces veterans are being used to teach Moray schoolchildren how to be their "best selves"
More opportunities for women in the RAF than ever before according to Forres-born RAF officer
A RAF officer who began her career as a business management student has praised the air force for offering more opportunities to women.
Aberdeen victim of First World War receives full military burial in France
An Aberdeen sailor killed during the First World War has received a full military burial service in France more than a century after his death.
Police appeal after military-style bayonet found in Kirkwall garden
A military-style bayonet has been found in a garden in Kirkwall.
Emily Thornberry says Russian cyber attack a greater threat than Russian submarines
Russian cyber attacks are a greater threat than Russian submarines, according to Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry.
Part of Nato fleet tasked with keeping shipping lanes open docks at Aberdeen
The spectre of the First and Second World Wars still loom large for many today, but for one Nato fleet, clearing up their explosive aftermath remains a matter of life and death.
Fears over deterrent to Russians in north
SNP leader Ian Blackford has queried whether the UK Government has done enough to protect the Far North from Russian incursion.
RAF first to lift ban on women
The long-standing ban on women serving in close-combat fighting roles in the Armed Forces has been lifted first by the RAF Regiment.
North-east man accused of terrorism offences had thousands of documents detailing military techniques
A man accused of committing terrorism offences had thousands of documents downloaded from the internet detailing military techniques on computer equipment, a court heard yesterday.
VIDEO: Hundreds line streets to welcome heroes home
Hundreds of soldiers have been given a heroes welcome after returning to Aberdeen from tours of Iraq and Ukraine.
Bid to save the Gordon Highlanders Museum reaches halfway point
A campaign to save a cash-strapped Aberdeen museum from closure is already approaching the halfway mark.
Plea for reconsideration of Fort George closure plans
“Brutal cuts” to Scottish military bases, including Fort George, should be reconsidered, according to Veterans Minister Keith Brown.
Gordon Highlanders museum aims to build World War I trench
The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen has lodged plans to create a replica World War I trench in an effort to lure more visitors.
Health chiefs join armed forces in objection to £150million north-east development
North-east health chiefs have joined the armed forces in objecting to a huge 550-home development amid noise concerns.
Moray war widow plans parliament protest
A Moray war widow will march on parliament to demand that "unfair" rules governing pension payments are overturned.