US Navy thwarts Houthi attack on destroyers after strikes involving F-35Cs on rebels
US warships fended off Houthi attacks using at least eight drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles.
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USA Sitrep: Ukraine and Nato support, deterring China and peace in the Middle East
A number of experts discussed what Trump 2.0 will mean for the world on this week's Sitrep.
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Afghanistan Sitrep: What formative effect did Op Herrick have on veterans 10 years on?
A number of veterans shared how their deployment to Afghanistan shaped them on this week's Sitrep podcast.
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Afghanistan Sitrep: Ten years on from Op Herrick, how has Afghanistan shaped the military?
Major General Richard Nugee was there in the very final days of the UK's withdrawal from Helmand and joined this week's Sitrep podcast.
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Navy HMS Diamond's Wildcat crew hailed for bravery in face of Houthi drone and missile threat
The crew put themselves in harm's way as they helped keep both Diamond and other vessels safe while protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
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USA USAF uses B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to strike underground Houthi weapons facilities
CENTCOM said the use of the B-2 bomber shows the US reaches 'these targets, when necessary, anytime, anywhere'.
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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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USA US sends THAAD missile system and personnel to boost Israel's air defence
THAAD and its associated US support crew will help the Israelis shoot down any incoming ballistic missiles launched by Iran.
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RAF Royal Air Force Commander hands over duties on Op Shader after completion of tour
Royal Air Force Group Captain Lefroy has handed over his command after successfully completing his tour of duty in the Middle East.
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News British Forces in Cyprus on standby as final chartered flight prepares to leave Lebanon
UK citizens in Lebanon urged to act quickly to leave the country.
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Middle East What British and American military assets are in the Middle East region?
Warships and aircraft from the UK and US are on standby in the Mediterranean to begin evacuations, if necessary.
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Middle East British Armed Forces prepare evacuation plans for safety of UK nationals in Lebanon
Members of the Joint Task Force are currently preparing options for the UK government to remove citizens from Lebanon.
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RAF RAF Typhoons and Voyager refueller used in defence of Israel from Iranian attack
It is understood that Royal Air Force jets were involved in the efforts to intercept the Iranian missiles targeted at Israel.
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RAF RAF personnel in Cyprus worked 19-hour days to support Israel's defence, Healey says
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, John Healey said he had visited some of the RAF personnel who worked on the jets that helped defend Israel.
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Middle East Seven hundred troops sent to Cyprus ready to evacuate Britons from Lebanon
The Royal Air Force has planes and transport helicopters on standby to provide support if necessary as UK nationals are urged to leave now.
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Middle East US deploys more troops to Middle East amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin reaffirmed the US' commitment to Israel's right to defend itself following a series of rocket attacks.