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These Photos Show Why Britain's Small Military Is So Powerful

Harrison JacobsJan 3, 2014, 22:53 IST

UK Ministry of Defence on www.flickr.comA British soldier launches a Desert Hawk UAV in Kenya.Despite having a relatively small military (ranking 29th in active personnel), Great Britain is undoubtedly one of the most powerful countries in the world.

The British Armed Forces are battle-tested, well-trained, and technologically advanced.

We looked through the UK's Ministry Of Defence Flickr page to find some stunning photos of missions, trainings, and the life of the British soldier.