What alternatives does the UK have if it has to abandon the US-designed F-35?
With a shift in global relations under the Trump administration, there are questions about a lack of autonomy of the F-35B software system.
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Weapons and Kit Sword Lane: A true test of a soldier's skill under pressure with focused aggression
The exercise is focused on aggression, it is a technique that would only be used in desperate conditions.
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Explainers Trump's desire to control Greenland is not mad bluster, but why does he want it?
President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of remarks about taking control of Greenland, possibly even using military force to do it.
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Nuclear Which nations have nuclear weapons in their arsenal and how many are there?
Nine countries in the world possess nuclear weapons – the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
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Ukraine Oreshnik: What we know about Putin's newest missile being fired at Ukraine
In a direct response to Ukraine's use in Russia of US and reportedly British-supplied munitions, Moscow launched an Oreshnik missile.
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USA What is the THAAD anti-missile system the US is sending to Israel?
It is a highly accurate anti-missile system designed to counter incoming ballistic missiles and can track targets up to 1,900 miles away.
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Explainers How the military stages a civilian evacuation from a dangerous or unstable country
The process of evacuating British nationals from another country is called a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation.
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Weapons and Kit War in Ukraine sees more cruise and ballistic missiles used – but what are they?
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the differences between these two deadly instruments of war.
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Explainers Houthis: The militiamen who've been stepping up their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea
The Iranian-backed militia group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters, wants to reduce Western influence in the Middle East.
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Aircraft Atlas A400M: An in-depth look at the Royal Air Force's most advanced airlifter
The A400M was central to the evacuations from Afghanistan and Sudan.
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USA Welcome to West Point: Behind the scenes at the US Army's military academy
To join the prestigious academy, candidates must have a nomination from a senator and someone connected to the military
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Ukraine History repeats as weapon used by Romans is deployed by Ukraine against Russia
The caltrop is a four-pronged, heavy-gauge steel spike which can be used to puncture tyres and disable enemy vehicles.
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Explainers Threat from the sky: Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way
The Ukrainian president has called for the West to defend his airspace like it did for Israel – but the two conflicts are quite different.
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History All you need to know about the Victoria Cross
What is the Victoria Cross and who has received it?
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Explainers Fact check: Is military conscription really going to happen?
A hypothetical war with Russia in the future has led to questions of who would be exempt from possible conscription.
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Veterans Have you ever wondered how military recall works and whether you're on the list?
You may not know it, but if you served and are under a certain age, you may well be eligible to be called up if the need arises.