Arnhem: 82 years since Monty's ambitious operation that aimed a bridge too far
The objective was to secure several bridges - including that over the River Rhine - as part of a planned Allied invasion of Germany
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News Critical natsec decisions may be taken in boardrooms, MI5 chief warns on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Sir Ken McCallum says the UK must establish who controls critical vulnerabilities and who has the authority to act before the next crisis ...
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Weapons and Kit First look at US Army's M8 as SIG Sauer showcases potential replacements for SA80
Will the US Army's new M8 rifle replace the SA80? SIG Sauer gives BFBS Forces News special access to test out several of its weapons
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Aircraft Pulling high Gs and breaking the sound barrier in a USAF F-16 – as a British civilian
Filmmaker Louis Skupien was treated to a thrilling high-speed, high-G experience in the jet, flying through Sidewinder Canyon
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Ukraine UK commits £100m to Nato scheme supplying 90% of Ukraine's Patriot missiles
The scheme enables Nato allies to pay for US military equipment identified as a priority for Ukraine, with Nato coordinating its delivery
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Iran Conflict branded a war of losers as US launches new round of strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Defence expert Prof Michael Clarke says there are no winners in the Iran war - with Russia and Israel the only countries benefiting from it
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Aircraft It's like you're on the pointy end of a rocket-propelled dart: What it's like to fly the F-16
British filmmaker Louis Skupien got to fly with the US Air Force - and describes his thrilling experience with BFBS Forces News
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Navy After 286 days at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln on first port break of nine-month deployment
Around 5,000 sailors and marines have arrived in Thailand after a deployment that took the US aircraft carrier from the South China Sea to ...
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Aircraft Getting fast and furious: How fast jet pilots practise flying low-level at speed
US F-16 and F-35 pilots have been taking advantage of the valleys in Snowdonia and the canyons in California to perfect their flying skills
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RAF RAF A400M deploys marines and supplies onto remote volcanic island on key Nato exercise
It comes as UK, US and Norwegian forces are deployed to the island of Jan Mayen as part of Nato's Arctic Sentry enhanced Vigilance Activity
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Russia Don't play games in the Baltics: The message CIA director's visit sends to Moscow
John Foreman and Professor Michael Clarke delve into the potential reasons why John Ratcliffe might have gone to the Russian capital
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USA US Space Force reveals new ceremonial look as guardians debut updated uniform
Members of the United States Space Force's honour guard showed off their new ceremonial uniforms during the Grand Prix in Washington DC
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Weapons and Kit MQ-25 Stingray: The US Navy's first-of-its-kind uncrewed aerial refuelling system
The uncrewed aircraft, which has a 75ft wingspan, will also be used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
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Ukraine Zelensky urges US to release more Patriot missiles as global supplies fall short
He said Ukraine intercepted around 90% of cruise missiles in the latest bombardment, but its defences struggled against ballistic weapons
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USA Trump orders return to steam catapults for US carriers – does he have a point?
Steam catapults have been in use for 75 years – but tried and tested is not necessarily better than an electromagnetic launch system
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USA Prince vs President: How does US's newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy's flagship
The USS John F Kennedy is edging closer to its planned delivery in 2027 after completing acceptance trials at sea