Why there's more to military capability than simply size and scale
The strength of a country's armed forces is far more than a numbers game when comparing militaries.
Tom Sables began his career as a freelance journalist before joining BFBS Forces News in 2019. He has been shortlisted for an AIB International Media Excellence Award, developing specialisms in military mental health and special forces operations. Travelling across Europe to report from large-scale NATO deployments, Tom’s coverage includes a broad range of stories – from political developments to technological innovation.
The strength of a country's armed forces is far more than a numbers game when comparing militaries.
The charity relies on licensed London cabbies who volunteer their time and cabs to provide veterans with regular outings and trips abroad.
Research by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) paints a clearer picture of Moscow's firepower.
Alongside the specialist nurses being deployed, the RAF is transporting a medical treatment facility, which includes a 10-bed ward.
The use of high-altitude balloons in a combat scenario, to monitor an enemy, and even attack, goes back centuries.
A balloon is "an intelligence collection asset that is much closer to the ground", an expert has told Forces News.
US officials have said the flight path of the balloon, could potentially take it over a "number of sensitive sites".
Kit has to go through rigorous rounds of testing before its seen in the field.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales initially broke down last August near the Isle of Wight.
A "bespoke" ammunition and weapons factory is the long-term answer for Ukraine's war effort, MP Tobias Ellwood says.
23 Parachute Engineer Regiment will be guarding Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St James' Palace and Windsor Castle.
NHS, fire and rescue and Border Force roles must be filled by members of the Armed Forces.
Personnel from 3rd Battalion Princess of Wales Royal Regiment have been cooking for homeless people near their Brighton headquarters.
Amid concern over a combat air capability gap, BAE asked to look into having retired fighter jets in UK 'national emergency war reserve'.
Author of SAS Brothers in Arms Damien Lewis told Forces News his thoughts about the TV portrayal of the origins of the service.
The Nitnem Gutka Sahib was launched at the Central Gurdwara Khalsa Jatha in Shepherds Bush, London.