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Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley

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Tributes were paid to Lance Corporal George Hooley by the Parachute Regiment's Major Laurence Thomson and the Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Rich Knighton at the Royal United Services Institute.

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Does the DIP do enough for the UK's reserve forces?

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Jonny Ball, a veterans community commentator, has told BFBS Forces News that he would have liked to have seen a firmer direction in the DIP regarding expanding the reserves by 20%.

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Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary – a verdict

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Jonny Ball, an Afghanistan veteran, has said that Mr Jarvis is an honourable man. Mr Ball said that the Defence Secretary will be fighting tooth and nail for the Armed Forces in Whitehall, given his past service in the Parachute Regiment.

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How Ukraine has rediscovered the strategic value of blood learned in WW2

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Author and historian Roderick Bailey spoke to BFBS Forces News about his new book, The Lifesavers. He says the book highlights a universal truth about the experiences of service personnel during WW2 which parallels what troops are facing in Ukraine.

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Armed Forces Commissioner reaffirms commitment to forces community on Cyprus visit

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Polly Miller-Perkins spoke to BFBS Forces News following her appointment and said she will examine issues affecting service families, housing, and the wider military community.

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Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too

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Russia's indiscriminate aerial attacks have claimed a new victim - Kharkiv Art Museum, which houses one of the nation's oldest collections

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Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets

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Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi is calling for defence ministers to appear before the committee as soon as possible so the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) can be fully scrutinised. He has also raised concerns that the DIP lacks detail.

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Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again

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WO1 Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Iraq, has driven his Warrior infantry fighting vehicle again for the first time in 22 years – but when it started playing up it brought back some painful memories

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Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore

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Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Steve Prest said the Hybrid Navy model is a leap into the unknown, but the Royal Navy's leadership is determined to make it work

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Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems

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The British-built ground-based Raven air defence system uses launch rails and missiles that were originally designed for air-to-air combat, but have been repurposed for use in Ukraine

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We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst

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Following the DIP's release, BFBS Forces News spoke to Justin Crump, chief executive of Sibylline, about the international community's reaction. The indecision over the last year has "without doubt" lost the UK some credibility, he said.

Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley
Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley Click to play video
Does the DIP do enough for the UK's reserve forces?
Does the DIP do enough for the UK's reserve forces? Click to play video
Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary – a verdict
Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary – a verdict Click to play video
How Ukraine has rediscovered the strategic value of blood learned in WW2
How Ukraine has rediscovered the strategic value of blood learned in WW2 Click to play video
Armed Forces Commissioner reaffirms commitment to forces community on Cyprus visit
Armed Forces Commissioner reaffirms commitment to forces community on Cyprus visit Click to play video
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too Click to play video
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets Click to play video
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again Click to play video
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore Click to play video
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems Click to play video
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst Click to play video

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