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USA When the USS Gerald R Ford launched a heavy sled into the James River
The US Navy's most technologically advanced carrier has been testing its electromagnetic aircraft launch system in a very innovative way.
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Ukraine How the Ukraine war could unfold over the next 12 months
With the full-scale conflict with Russia about to enter its third calendar year, Forces News has taken a look at what might happen in 2024.
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USA Fort Irwin: The training area testing armoured units to the edge of failure
Forces News has taken a look at the US Army's National Training Center, which teaches lessons learned from the Yom Kuppur War to Ukraine.
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Land vehicles Love it or hate it? Why the M2A3 Bradley is a Marmite vehicle for US Army soldiers
Like most vehicles, the M2A3 has a number of pros and cons, but one soldier tells Forces News he loves the Bradley, and explains why.
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RAF Inside the control tower keeping the skies clear at the RAF's largest and busiest base
Forces News has taken an in-depth look at the air traffic controllers who manage and marshal the skies above the base.
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Navy Deep dive into the Dreadnought-class Trident nuclear submarines
The Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will look to pick up the baton as Britain's main nuclear deterrent.
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Navy Lift off: Ramp and catapult - which is best launch method for aircraft carriers?
Forces News investigates why two take-off options are available for modern aircraft carriers - and whether one is better than the other.
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Middle East Explained: The UK and allied capabilities by Middle East region as Israel-Gaza conflict escalates
UK ships RFA Argus, RFA Lyme Bay and HMS Duncan were already in the region when hostilities began.
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Middle East Hamas' underground Gaza tunnels would be a nightmare for Israel forces, expert says
Hundreds of miles of tunnels in Gaza crisscross below ground in the enclave which is entirely unique.
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Weapons and Kit KS-1: All the gen on the British Army and Royal Marines' new rifle
We did a question and answer session with the manufacturer of the new KS-1 rifle to find out more
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Weapons and Kit Assault rifle to sidearm: Estonian infantry soldier talks through the kit he uses
Estonian Defence Force soldier Sergeant Karl-Eerik Nemvalts is currently deployed in Northern Iraq and this is the kit he uses.
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Weapons and Kit Why the German MG-3 machine-gun is still popular with forces across the world after six decades
Close to 40 countries still use the popular MG-3 machine-gun.
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Ukraine Vilkha M: Ukraine's homegrown multiple launch rocket system
Ukraine's Vilkha M can fire 12 missiles in 45 seconds and has had 'a very good performance' during the war with Russia.
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King Charles How will Trooping the Colour differ for the King's first birthday parade?
Everything you need to know about this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony.
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Russia What we know about the attacks in Russia's Belgorod
UK intelligence reported that Russian security forces were fighting Russian anti-regime groups near the Ukraine border.