Air crews embark on final tests to qualify for operational flying on Exercise Merlin Storm
Air crews from 846 Naval Air Squadron have deployed to Scotland to go through their final test exercises.
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CSG25 Carrier Strike Group meets up with the Indian Navy in the western Arabian Sea
The CSG worked on a passing exercise, known as a passex, where the ships of the two navies sail together conducting drills
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Army On the frontline: British troops dig in just 35 miles from Russia in show of Nato strength
UK soldiers build trenches, anti-tank ditches and solid firing positions so they are prepared for the possibility of a real war breaking out
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Navy Royal Navy warship destroys supersonic missile in historic first off the coast of Scotland
HMS Dragon was taking part in Exercise Formidable Shield 25, where she battles against uncrewed air and surface systems
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RAF Exercise tests RAF's ability to secure the ground to project power in the air
The personnel had to manage difficult scenarios like simulated attacks and multi-vehicle accidents once they had control of an airfield
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Scotland Police investigate after three Belgian soldiers injured in shooting incident in UK
Soldiers from the Belgian army’s Third Parachute Battalion are deployed to The Highands on Exercise Red Condor
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USA USAF F-16s fly in to UK to test their combat readiness during Exercise Combat Archer
555th Fighter Squadron, which is based at Aviano, honed its skills in loading and launching live ammunition in realistic combat scenarios
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USA USAF F-16s fire live missiles over UK in Europe's largest combat readiness drill
Combat Archer UK brings Triple Nickel squadron to RAF Lakenheath for live-fire training.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales to lead Carrier Strike Group 25 to bolster European security
Final preparations are underway as more than 3,000 personnel from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will be involved in Operation Highmast.
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Navy HMS Dauntless proves she's a sharpshooter as she downs swarm of drones
More than 350 personnel were involved in Exercise Sharpshooter off the coast of Wales to test a warship's ability to fend off a drone attack
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RAF Springhawk is go! Red Arrows touch down in Croatia for pre-season training
The RAF' aerobatic display team are in Croatia to prepare for their 2025 display season.
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Ukraine Op Interbow: Specialised medical training being given to Ukrainian armed forces' medics
A UK-designed course is helping the Ukrainian armed forces' medics learn how to deal with complex battlefield scenarios.
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News RAF Regiment gunners in action on international exercise on land and in the air
Exercise Cobra Warrior, a three-week warfighting exercise, involved forces from the UK, France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
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Army Youngest Padre in British Army on his first overseas deployment on Ex Steadfast Dart
Reverend Daniel Alcock holds the rank of captain but is known as Padre to the soldiers of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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Exercises Commando fliers complete Operation Clockwork with allies in northern Norway
The exercise came to a close after the personnel replicated aviation assaults and practised casualty evacuations in northern Norway.
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Army Live firing: Keeping soldiers safe when the rounds start flying as part of platoon attack
BFBS Forces News joined A Company 1 Royal Anglian as they opened fire with their L85s and GPMGs on exercise in Otterburn.