Royal Navy's New Merlin 'Crowsnest' Helicopter Enters Service
Captain Stuart Finn, Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose, says the helicopter's delivery is a "significant moment" for the Royal Navy.
Captain Stuart Finn, Commanding Officer of RNAS Culdrose, says the helicopter's delivery is a "significant moment" for the Royal Navy.
It comes after the announcement that the British Army's target regular strength will be reduced from 82,000 to 72,500 by 2025.
Over the past 12 months, the RAF has recruited more women and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups.
The Type 45 destroyer went through several challenging scenarios, including simulated attacks from fast craft and from the air.
The German military has been demonstrating the Puma's capabilities, during a live firing exercise on a British range for the first time.
The warning comes after publication of both the Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper, which outline changes to the UK's military.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston spoke to Forces News at RAF Lossiemouth following the publication of the Defence Command Paper.
Women from northern Iraq, Bhutan and the Maldives have passed through the academy for the first time.
The new NATO estimates put the United States clear at the top of the list for most military personnel.
The British record-breaker died in 1967 attempting a water speed record in a Bluebird K7.
Defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke told Forces News the British Army, in particular, will be reorganised in "big ways".
The Royal Marines modernisation programme has seen the creation of a new unit, a new uniform, and new technology being tested.
The team are training virtually while they cannot get in their cars because of lockdown.
The document has given further details about the future of the British Army, RAF and Royal Navy, following the Integrated Review.
The troops are doing the training ahead of Exercise Defender Europe 21 which aims to test the US' ability to reinforce Europe in a crisis.
Reshaping the Armed Forces always involves giving up some capabilities to create the space for some new ones, writes Prof Michael Clarke.