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Stunning: HMS Richmond sails into the sun on approach to Estonian capital
HMS Richmond captured an incredible view of the sky and the sun on her approach to the harbour in the Estonia capital.

Arctic Angels: US 11th Airborne Division brave the cold on Alaskan exercise
US personnel descended into Alaska, nicknamed the Last Frontier for its remote and arduous terrain, for a demanding exercise designed to test and develop cold-weather warfare fighting capabilities in one of the harshest environments on the planet.

Russian missiles making it past Ukraine's Patriot defences
Ukraine's Patriot missile defence batteries are proving less effective against Russian air-launched Kh-47M2 Kinzhal and ground-launched Iskander-M missiles, prompting analysts to believe Moscow may have upgraded these hypersonic weapons.

Know your ostrich from your baldric: Dressing a Drum Major
Drum Major John Minto, from 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, describes his attire and ceremonial accoutrements.

Amy Cokayne targeting 2029 Rugby World Cup in Australia
The RAF's 2025 Rugby World Cup winner Amy Cokayne has told BFBS Forces News that she hasn't written off helping England retain their trophy at the 2029 tournament in Australia.

Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers test latest tech in Latvia
Members of 3 SCOTS have deployed on Exercise Forest Guardian to enhance their ability to operate in the Baltic against any threat of aggression. It is part of Exercise Terassis, which aims to enhance the ability of the JEF allies to operate together.

F-35Bs fuel up for the fight on Ex Bersama Lima
British F-35Bs being refuelled mid-air, Royal Australian Air Force F-35As working alongside an RAF A400M and an Atlas loadmaster surveying the Malaysian jungle are just a few of the elements that have been taking place on Exercise Bersama Lima 25.

Taking the shot: Former sniper describes 13-hour firefight
Ted Shirley describes how the death of a comrade fuelled with with anger when he shot a Taliban insurgent, and discusses openly his struggle with PTSD, his attempted suicide and how he now treats every day as a gift.

Euro leaders back plans for defensive anti-drone 'wall'
The move, following several drone incursions in Europe, will include a combination of advanced early warning systems, the use of AWACs and fighter jets, air defence systems, anti-aircraft machine guns, radar and low-flying drones.

4 Scots perform Beating Retreat in Cyprus
The Dhekelia air was filled with the sound of bagpipes as 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland held the first Beating Retreat of their two-year residency in Cyprus.

Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks a "gamechanger" for Ukraine
Ukraine's former Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said the UK's to supply Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine was a "gamechanger in the decision-making process of the entire West."