'We're not going to have 13 frigates': Former Navy chief warns frigate fleet won't match PM's promise

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A former Royal Navy chief has raised concerns the service’s fleet of frigates could fall short of the Government’s promised minimum size. Admiral Lord West’s comments came after a minister said no date had been set for ordering Type 32 vessels.

Being neutral doesn't mean that you're a pacifist, expert says

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BFBS Forces News has looked into the debate around neutrality after the Swiss government launched a consultation on realigning its security policy and its implications for the defence world today.

We'll publish Defence Investment Plan 'as soon as we can', Defence Secretary says

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Defence Secretary John Healey said the investment plan will be released "as soon as we can," without giving a firm date, in an interview with BFBS Forces News’ Sofie Cacoyannis.

UK Space Command helps keep spirit of Christmas alive for millions of children worldwide

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For 70 years, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defence Command, has been tracking the jolly man in red's journey around the world, using state-of-the-art technology.

Could the RAF replace Father Christmas?

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If the reindeer were struck down by the superflu, could the RAF draw on its own airpower arsenal to help Father Christmas deliver all his presents? BFBS Forces News finds out.

Is the UK ready for a long war? General Barrons says it's not

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Defined as a conflict measured not in days or even months, but in years, a Long War tests not only armies, but economies and entire societies. It is a war in which fighting outlasts the amount of deployable people and kit available on the shelf.

We said we'd do it: Healey unveils 1,000 newly renovated homes

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Military families have woken up on Christmas Eve with newly renovated homes thanks to the completion of improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst Armed Forces houses ahead of schedule.

Trump announces new warships - in his own name

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US president Donald Trump has announced plans for a new Trump class of battleships, as he seeks to expand the US Navy in his own image. He also said the US was going to build a new class of aircraft carrier.

Crew of HMS Prince of Wales honoured with a royal reception

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During a reception at St James's Palace, hosts Charles and Camilla met members of the crew who were on board HMS Prince of Wales as part of Carrier Strike Group 25 on its Indo-Pacific deployment this year.

Chief of the Air Staff thanks personnel and their families

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Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth has thanked his personnel for their commitment and dedication in a Christmas message recorded by BFBS Forces News.

Personnel have risen to meet challenges this year, CSOC chief says

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General Sir Jim Hockenhull, who will be replaced by Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan next year, also heaped praise on the professionalism of his charges.