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Ben Wallace visits Ukrainian troops training in UK

3:01

The first cohort of Ukrainian soldiers is currently undergoing training.

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Drones and Wildcat work together for the first time

1:20

A Wildcat fitted with added sensors has passed data fed from several drones back to operators in a central hub at Yeovilton for the first time during trials, showing it's possible for several uncrewed systems to work with traditional aircraft

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Formal takeover by Welsh Guards at Episkopi Garrison

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The Welsh Guards have formally taken over Episkopi Garrison at the start of a two-year posting in Cyprus. The Guards replace 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment which is returning to the UK

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The Royal Welsh joins French forces for Exercise Bold Dragon

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Soldiers from The Royal Welsh joined forces with a French combined arms tactical sub-group (SGTIA) for Exercise Bold Dragon in Estonia

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Ghostly WW2 German fleet emerges from the Danube

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The skeletal, rusty and sand-covered wrecks of several German warships, still laden with tonnes of unexploded munitions, have resurfaced in the River Danube as water levels drop in the summer heatwave

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Could Japan's US-2 herald the return of military sea planes?

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force has six military sea planes serving in its forces, while the US and China are both reportedly engaged in developing military sea planes again. So, are these type of aircraft making a comeback?

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Missiles hit ship from outside - see what happened inside

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The decommissioned US Navy assault ship USS Peleliu was targeted by two UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship cruise missiles fired from fast-attack submarine USS Columbia

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Op Biloxi: Inside the mission to protect Romania's skies

10:48

Fighter jets from RAF Coningsby have been winding down their air policing mission in Romania – Operation Biloxi. BFBS Forces News was given exclusive access to the mission as the air crews worked around the clock to protect the skies.

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Statue unveiled to mark city's bond with airborne forces

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A statue was unveiled marking a quarter century of 16 Air Assault Brigade in Colchester. The life-sized bronze paratrooper celebrates the link with the Essex city

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Gurkhas find out their units in Cap Badging Parade

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This year's recruits to the Brigade of Gurkhas have reached a key milestone during a special parade in Catterick, as the Nepal-born trainee riflemen were assigned to the units in which they will spend their military careers

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Soldiers and aircrew practise realistic missions

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In Exercise Greyhound Thunder, 18 Squadron, 27 Squadron and 3 Para undertook a progressive training programme that increased in realism and complexity at RAF Odiham Airfield. The exercise culminated in several realistic day and night missions.

Ben Wallace visits Ukrainian troops training in UK
Ben Wallace visits Ukrainian troops training in UK Click to play video
Drones and Wildcat work together for the first time
Drones and Wildcat work together for the first time Click to play video
Formal takeover by Welsh Guards at Episkopi Garrison
Formal takeover by Welsh Guards at Episkopi Garrison Click to play video
The Royal Welsh joins French forces for Exercise Bold Dragon
The Royal Welsh joins French forces for Exercise Bold Dragon Click to play video
Ghostly WW2 German fleet emerges from the Danube
Ghostly WW2 German fleet emerges from the Danube Click to play video
Could Japan's US-2 herald the return of military sea planes?
Could Japan's US-2 herald the return of military sea planes? Click to play video
Missiles hit ship from outside - see what happened inside
Missiles hit ship from outside - see what happened inside Click to play video
Op Biloxi: Inside the mission to protect Romania's skies
Op Biloxi: Inside the mission to protect Romania's skies Click to play video
Statue unveiled to mark city's bond with airborne forces
Statue unveiled to mark city's bond with airborne forces Click to play video
Gurkhas find out their units in Cap Badging Parade
Gurkhas find out their units in Cap Badging Parade Click to play video
Soldiers and aircrew practise realistic missions
Soldiers and aircrew practise realistic missions Click to play video

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