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.
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Middle East Sitrep: Exploding pager attacks on Hezbollah marks new era of personalised warfare
Professor Roberts said the attacks will leave militaries around the world checking their logistics chains and validating any new equipment ...
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Middle East Houthi hypersonic ballistic missile breaches Israeli defences for the first time
A Houthi spokesperson claims that the group launched a new hypersonic ballistic missile against Tel Aviv.
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Middle East Operational environment in Gaza like nothing I've seen before, says former British DSACEUR
General Sir John McColl has returned from the Middle East where he received a briefing from the Israeli military.
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Middle East UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel following Middle East assessment
The arms licences have been suspended amid concerns they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.
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USA US Forces destroy Houthi missiles, vessels, and control stations in Yemen and Red Sea
The Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group that has been firing missiles towards Israel since November, most intercepted.
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Middle East US military destroy two 'clear and imminent' Houthi rebel threats in the Red Sea
The United States Central Command has reportedly destroyed two Houthi targets after they posed a 'clear and imminent threat'.
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Navy Drone-killer HMS Diamond tweaked tactics to down waves of Houthi attacks
Commander Pete Evans spoke exclusively to BFBS Forces News about the ship's intense deployment in the Red Sea repelling Houthi attacks.
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Middle East US strengthens its military presence in Middle East – what we know so far
BFBS Forces News has put together a rundown of US military assets being sent to the Middle East as tensions escalate.
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Middle East More than 1,000 UK troops on standby to evacuate Britons from Lebanon
It comes as RAF helicopters are already on standby, as well as HMS Duncan and RFA Cardigan Bay.
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USA Several US personnel injured in rocket attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq
US officials said one of the wounded Americans was seriously injured and the casualty count could still rise.
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Navy UK and US military capability close to Lebanon – what we know about it so far
The UK is in the process of deploying military personnel to the region and has RAF and Royal Navy capabilities on standby.
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News UK foreign and defence secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey are spearheading efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
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Middle East US sending carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as Iranian retaliation looms
The Department of Defence is boosting the US military presence and readiness in the Middle East to further support Israel.
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RAF RAF squadron's 'offensive' Crusaders nickname dropped after service complaint
14 Squadron is one of the RAF's longest-serving squadrons and is dropping its unofficial nickname following a complaint.