Army Rumour Service

Women are to be allowed to serve in the ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment for the first time from September, the Defence Secretary has announced.

The Regiment was due to open its recruitment to women by the end of next year, but a recent review of work practices found in terms of risks, it was closer to the Royal Armoured Corps, which is already admitting women to its training ranks.

Sir Michael Fallon has revealed the news during this year's RAF's Air Power Conference in London.

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