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RAF pilot qualifies as US naval aviator and earns wings of gold
Squadron Leader Le Lohe flew the EA-18G Growler off USS Abraham Lincoln as part of an exchange programme with the US Navy.
How Ukraine has rediscovered the strategic value of blood learned in WW2
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.
Armed Forces Commissioner reaffirms commitment to forces community on Cyprus visit
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.
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too
Russia's indiscriminate aerial attacks have claimed a new victim - Kharkiv Art Museum, which houses one of the nation's oldest collections
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets
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.
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again
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
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
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
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
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
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
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.
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton
A third of Service Family Accommodation properties will now not be worked on until at least 2030 to help fund the DIP, which campaigner Antony Cotton says will make many families feel let down
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown
Retired Commodore Steve Prest tells BFBS Forces News the move to a hybrid navy is a huge risk, but the Royal Navy leadership is determined to make it work
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