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Russia

Red Square music and dance spectacular

Military bands from all over the world performed in Moscow's Red Square on Friday night as part of the annual Spasskaya Tower festival

26/08/2018

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Watch: Russian vintage military tank topples at parade

The Soviet tank T-34, which dates back to World War II, capsized when aiming to mount a transport truck.

24/08/2018

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Watch: Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with military parade

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said: "There is nothing we desire more than peace. Nobody strives for peace more than we, the Ukrainians."

24/08/2018

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World Cup soccer fever interrupts military parade in Red Square

A ceremonial parade by Russia's Horse and Foot Guard of the Presidential Regiment - a centuries-old Russian imperial tradition - on the historic Red Square, did not escape World Cup soccer fever on Saturday.

01/07/2018

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Putin reviews Russia's 'invincible weapons' in Red Square military parade

Russia's Vladimir Putin watched advanced jets carrying a hypersonic missile he has touted as invincible scream over Red Square on Wednesday, days after the start of his fourth presidential term.

09/05/2018

Russia

Russia showcases hypersonic missile and robo-tank during Victory Day Parade

What latest military hardware was wheeled out in Moscow for Russia's V Day celebrations? We take a look.

09/05/2018

World News

Which countries spend the most on their military?

Total world military expenditure was estimated to reach nearly €1.5 billion in 2017, the highest level since the end of the Cold War. How does Europe, and your country, stack up?

02/05/2018

Israel

Israelis celebrate nation's 70th anniversary

President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman attended a military ceremony

19/04/2018

North Korea

North Korea shows off its military might ahead of Olympic Games

Peace and diplomacy have taken a backseat as Pyongyang paraded its military

08/02/2018

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China: Parade marks 90 years since creation of People's Liberation Army

China's armed forces, the biggest in the world, are undergoing a huge modernisation programme

30/07/2017

France

Crowds get lucky as France's military musicians play Daft Punk tracks

Emmanuel Macron seemed to get it, but did Donald Trump?

14/07/2017

France

Trump joins Macron as Bastille Day guest of honour

The US and French presidents watched the traditional military parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris.

14/07/2017

Russia

Moscow marks Victory Day with shows of civilian and military might

Moscow has marked Victory Day with shows of strength from both civilians and the armed forces.

09/05/2017

Iran

Iran marks national Army Day with parades

Trucks carrying missiles drove past a podium in Tehran draped with images of President Hassan Rouhani. There was an air display by fighter jets and bombers.

18/04/2017

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Moscow military march

More than 5,000 people marched along Red Square on Monday (November 7) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the historic military parade held in Moscow on November 7…

08/11/2016

USA

Texting cadet causes social media stir

23/05/2016

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Vietnamese Independence Day

03/09/2015

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Turkey celebrates Victory Day

31/08/2015

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Flower festival fun in Colombia

11/08/2015

Russia

Pilot dies after Russian Army Games air display goes wrong

A pilot has died after a Russian military helicopter crashed during an show at Dubrovichi air field as part of the International Army Games. After

02/08/2015