Three unexploded WW2 bombs found in shipyard lead to 20,000 people being evacuated
Large areas of Cologne, including the town hall, the Deutz railway station, and more than 50 hotels, have been cleared
Jonathan studied Politics and International Relations at the University of York before obtaining a master’s degree from UCL in Security Studies. He previously wrote for the Daily Express, MyLondon and Forth 1 prior to joining BFBS Forces News in October 2023 as a social media producer. His areas of expertise include Ukraine, politics, and sport, especially rugby union, cricket and tennis.
Large areas of Cologne, including the town hall, the Deutz railway station, and more than 50 hotels, have been cleared
The warship ensures she's ready to take on any threat as she forms a vital part of Carrier Strike Group 25
The Tide-class tanker had recently left Carrier Strike Group 25 ahead of its passage through the Suez Canal
The Type 23 frigate tracked the vessel before a team of Royal Marines boarded the ship, where they found the stash of drugs
BFBS Forces News asked personnel what it felt like to wear the historic blue beret to mark United Nations Peacekeepers Day
It comes after the Red Arrows passed their annual assessment, known as the public display authority (PDA)
Defence Secretary John Healey has said that they had "gameplanned situations" in case the Houthis attacked the carrier strike group
The digital targeting web will aid the Armed Forces in pinpointing and destroying enemy threats faster than ever before
The team will be performing at events like the Isle of Man TT races, Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
HMS Trent has been painted in a new camouflage wartime paint scheme ahead of her return to the UK for trials
The warship is equipped with sophisticated weapons systems, advanced sensors and state-of-the-art communications technology
The drills were attempting to build tactics to improve Nato's defence against ballistic missiles
Hotpit refuelling is when an aircraft is refuelled after landing with the engine running, according to the Royal Air Force
The adhesive was developed by the Ministry of Defence's science and technology and biotech firm Zentraxa
HMS Dragon was taking part in Exercise Formidable Shield 25, where she battles against uncrewed air and surface systems
The personnel had to manage difficult scenarios like simulated attacks and multi-vehicle accidents once they had control of an airfield