UK Special Forces are the best of the best and we must give them our support
However, if their standards fall below the highest levels then these must be called out, says retired Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
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Opinion General Jenkins becoming First Sea Lord: Who cares what colour his uniform is?
BFBS speaks to former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe for his take on the appointment of a Royal Marine as head of the Navy
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Navy Will appointing a non-sailor as head of Royal Navy leave the service all at sea?
Putting General Sir Gwyn Jenkins in this role is the Navy equivalent of bringing a gun to a knife fight, says defence blogger Pinstripedline
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Opinion Why VE Day 80 is far more than just another date in the commemorative calendar
We must change the way we commemorate the past so it remains relevant, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's boss has said
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Opinion Disciplined budgeting may not be sexy, but it's key to defence procurement
The MOD is reviewing its method of procurement, aiming for a faster and more integrated system with better accountability
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Opinion What does it take to keep the Carrier Strike Group 25 operating at sea?
Pinstripedline analyses the complex logistical challenges of resupplying the Carrier Strike Group 25 as it sails in international waters.
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Opinion What can the Challenger 3 learn from German tank shortcomings in Ukraine?
A Leopard 2 may not be able to change its spots, but Challenger 3 must if it wants to survive, reckons Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
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Navy What dangers will the Carrier Strike Group face on its deployment around the world?
Steve Prest, a former weapons specialist on HMS Queen Elizabeth, speaks to BFBS Forces News about the potential threats to CSG 25.
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Navy Sitrep: UK carrier strike group shows credible force without US ships, says retired commodore
A retired Royal Navy commodore says HMS Prince of Wales's strike group shows the UK can still project credible maritime power without US ...
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Navy Can the Royal Navy keep its overstretched Submarine Service cycle going?
Pinstripedline's latest opinion piece examines just how overstretched the silent service is.
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Women Action or optics? The MOD's promises must deliver for women in uniform
Sarah Atherton says the move signalled just how seriously MOD is now treating the issue of women's experiences in the Armed Forces.
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Opinion Tackling toxic cultures and taking steps to keep personnel safe would help retention issues
Solicitor Natasha Mason says military personnel are reluctant to pursue complaints and are disheartened about continuing to serve.
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Opinion Europe must take the lead to secure lasting peace as US falters on Ukraine
With Trump scaling back military aid and Europe stepping up, the path to a just peace for Ukraine now rests in European hands.
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Opinion Measure of defence spend should be changed from percentage of GDP to a new formula
Steve Prest argues that the measurement of defence spending should be reformed to improve defence policy.
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Opinion Armed Forces sexual misconduct cases: Chain of command must be removed
Sarah Atherton says the MOD must ask itself if the military can be trusted to investigate cases of alleged misconduct.
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Opinion Defence cash boost a step change, but MOD may have problem in spending it
Pinstripedline reckons the impact of the increased defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 isn't as obvious as people might think.