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NATO Troops Test Their Urban Warfare Skills
The NATO exercise aims to demonstrate the collaborative skills needed by a battlegroup on high readiness.
HMS Somerset reunites with families after four months at sea
The Type 23 frigate returned to Devonport after sailing 26,500 nautical miles on operations including submarine monitoring and exercises with Nato allies.
Brave1 marketplace reaches $1bn worth of orders in one year
Ukraine's troops are using points earned on the battlefield to buy military kit worth $1bn, and the online system was only created a year ago. Military units can choose and buy their kit directly from manufacturers on Brave1.
F-16: The multi-role fighter that smiles as it shoots you
The Romanian air force operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon - and the jets recently saw some action, shooting down three suspected Russian drones
Europe urged to coordinate on disorganised weapons systems
The best way to fund defence is by working together with our European allies, the IPPR's senior economist, William Ellis, has told BFBS Forces News, in light of the continent's "disorganised" and numerous different weapon systems.
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
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