'We shouldn't be doing enemy's job', former commodore warns over US carrier's 250 days at sea
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest said the issue lies in prioritising stores needed to sustain the operation
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WWII You've heard of the solar eclipse – but what do you know about Operation Eclipse?
The contingency plan outlined how the Western Allies would handle the total political collapse or surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945
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Veterans We could have gone faster, says former fighter pilot, after setting new world land speed record
Wing Cdr (Ret'd) Andy Green set the record using a JCB Hydromax car, powered by two hydrogen combustion engines
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Afghanistan Escape from Kabul: The military race to evacuate Afghanistan
An in-depth look at what happened when the Taliban took the Afghan capital of Kabul in 2021
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USA US leads multinational exercise to defend the strategically vital Panama Canal
As one of the world's most strategically important maritime choke points, the canal is a key piece of infrastructure for global trade
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Russia Red Storm Rising: The 40-year-old WW3 novel that could still be predicting the future
Tom Clancy's book offers an insight into the Soviet mindset of the 1980s – but much of the strategy and tactics remain relevant today
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RAF Red Arrows forced to cancel UK air show appearances as return from US is imminent
They will not be appearing at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
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USA No more beardos as US Navy begins monthly facial hair accountability reports
The new policy requires USN commands to maintain records of sailors diagnosed with qualifying medical skin conditions
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Aircraft US-2 Japanese amphibious aircraft: Are military sea planes making a comeback?
The aircraft is used for search and rescue operations at sea and on remote islands, making it a fast-response asset
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USA Warship hit by missiles from the outside – cameras filmed what happened inside
The decommissioned US Navy assault ship USS Peleliu was targeted by two UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship cruise missiles
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RAF Red Arrows stranded in Canada after bad weather delays return from US tour
The team had been performing in the United States to help mark the country’s 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence
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RAF Combat Archer: US Air Force's premier fighter weapons evaluation exercise in Europe
During the exercise, ground crews and pilots gained valuable experience employing air-to-air missiles and aerial gun weapons
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USA Def Sec Jarvis offers condolences to families of US personnel killed in Jordan
Two US service members were killed, and another is still missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti ...
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Weapons and Kit US deploys sea drones to attack an Iranian naval base and ship maintenance facility
Three uncrewed surface vessels infiltrated a dock area, where they struck a submarine and a ship maintenance facility
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RAF Red Arrows and Blue Angels share the skies as display season continues stateside
The iconic Red Hawk T1 jets flew in formation with the US Navy's Blue Angels, celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence
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Navy Crew of HMS Trent undergo disaster relief training as hurricane season begins
The vessel is carrying with her supplies, equipment and specialists which can help restore basic amenities in the wake of a disaster