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How I Got Here: Harry Mackarness
Former British Army officer Harry Mackarness tells BFBS Forces News about the crisis in his mental health that kickstarted the process of leaving the military and building a life on civvy street.
Russia's answer to Amazon becomes drone strike target
Wildberries, Russia's biggest marketplace retailer, are being systematically attacked by Ukrainian forces. Not solely a civilian marketplace, it sells a range of dual-use products, including drones and equipment with potential military applications.
Why trench warfare is still vital in the age of drones
Despite modern conflicts around the world shifting from the earth to the sky, and with drones becoming a defining characteristic of the frontline, Professor Peter Doyle argues that trench warfare will continue to play a vital role.
The day the Army changed: A BFBS special report
A major reorganisation of the Army’s infantry battalions in 2006 saw the loss of regiments including The Black Watch. In a special report, James Wharton speaks to former defence secretary Geoff Hoon about the reforms and their consequences
Open letter to PM calls for veteran support
An open letter addressed to Andy Burnham, signed by military leaders, celebrities and supporters, has called for a shift in veteran support. It calls on him to support the People's Promise to Veterans – a campaign by military charity Help for Heroes.
Abuse allegations at Harrogate 'sad and shocking but unsurprising'
Former soldier Sarah Atherton, who led a 2021 inquiry into Women in the Armed Forces, says her probe identified issues around harassment, intimidation and sexual misconduct at AFC Harrogate
Drones and Wildcat work together for the first time
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
Formal takeover by Welsh Guards at Episkopi Garrison
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
The Royal Welsh joins French forces for Exercise Bold Dragon
Soldiers from The Royal Welsh joined forces with a French combined arms tactical sub-group (SGTIA) for Exercise Bold Dragon in Estonia
Ghostly WW2 German fleet emerges from the Danube
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
Could Japan's US-2 herald the return of military sea planes?
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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