Nato vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
Nato Secretary General says it will help transform Ukraine’s forces into a modern army.
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Prince Andrew wears military uniform as royal siblings share sad moment
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'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
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Defence Force U-turn on Anzac Day parade celebrations
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Finland, Sweden brush off Moscow's warning on joining Nato
Sweden, Finland say they will make their own security policies.
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Prince Andrew stripped of New Zealand title
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Revealed: The number of times New Zealand Defence Force staff tested positive for illegal drugs
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Kazakh president issues shoot-to-kill order
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No troops disciplined in US strike killing Afghan civilians
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How the NZ Defence Force evacuated people in Kabul
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Ammunition shelves bare as gun sales continue to soar in America
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Defence Force to address man's unlawful detention claim
Police say no criminal offence in case of man alleging kidnap by military officers.
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American warship fired warning shots at fast-attack Guard vessels in the Persian Gulf.
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US Navy SEALs are undergoing a major transition.