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The Download | 16 April
BFBS Forces News poll reveals 86% believe military morale is falling, RAF's Tactical Medical Wing marks 30-year anniversary and Ex Springhawk sees five weeks of training ahead of Red Arrows' 2026 season — all this and more on The Download.
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UK Armed Forces T20 cricket will return to Lord's Cricket Ground on 23 April and you can watch every wicket live with BFBS Sport.
Manosphere's impact on misogyny and harassment
The manosphere has made it harder to stop misogyny and sexual harassment in the military, the head of the Army has said. Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne has looked into how the manosphere is affecting the Army.
When does an order become an illegal one?
The attacks carried out on legitimate Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury do not align with President Trump's over-the-top and controversial rhetoric – find out what constitutes an illegal order
Pollard says he's sick and tired of armchair generals
The Forces News survey, which asked if public remarks about the military being "underprepared" had negatively impacted morale among serving personnel, saw 86% out of roughly 2,900 respondents say they had.
No excuses, First Sea Lord says, after predecessor's alleged actions
Admiral Sir Ben Key was sacked in July last year following an investigation into an alleged relationship with a female colleague. His replacement General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said there are no excuses and the Navy's standards apply to everyone
CGS wrong to compare the worst of civvy street to the British Army
Former defence minister Sarah Atherton told BFBS Forces News that the Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker should be looking at how he could improve the Army rather than blaming the manosphere.
Army making strides on frontline UGV capability
The British Army has awarded a contract to ARX Robotics UK to manufacture autonomous ground systems in the UK, as it looks to grow its adoption of robotic and autonomous capabilities
Head of the Army blames manosphere for misogyny
Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker told MPs on the House of Commons Defence Committee that there had also been "deepening rifts within young people", which were being "accelerated through social media".
First Sea Lord prepared to take responsibility for data breach
While speaking before the Defence Committee, chair Tan Dhesi asked Gen Sir Gwyn whether he had considered resigning, taking leadership responsibility, or any other form of personal accountability for the breach.
Robertson issues stark warning on state of UK defence
Government adviser and Strategic Defence Review co-author Lord Robertson criticises the state of the Armed Forces, blaming the Government for spending money on welfare while spending too little on defence
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