The Download – all the top stories from across the military world at home and abroad
The top news and stories from across the forces' world in The Download by BFBS Forces News
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Ukraine Ukraine's battlefield is evolving and new report outlines learnings for the UK
A new report from RUSI breaks down in huge detail how the fight has changed and what it could mean for future conflicts.
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China Is the West overestimating China's military capabilities, just as it did with Russia?
An expert from the IISS says the country's focus is shifting to anti-corruption within the People's Liberation Army.
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Russia Azerbaijan Airlines jet believed to have been shot down by Russian missile
The crash of a Russia-bound passenger plane killed 38 people in Kazakhstan.
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China Taiwan runs first-ever war games to simulate a military escalation with China
China has in recent years stepped up military threats, including the large massing of naval forces.
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Tri-Service Where are the 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world this Christmas?
Thousands of members of the Armed Forces are continuing to work over Christmas, with 60 operations underway across 44 countries.
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Aircraft Royal Australian Air Force receives final F-35 jets to roughly double number of UK's fleet
It is projected that by the end of the calendar year, the UK will have taken ownership of 37 F-35 aircraft compared with the RAAF's 72.
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Syria Future of Russia's Syrian air and naval bases in doubt with fall of Assad regime
Moscow supported the Assad government's fight against rebel groups, including Islamic State, and had two bases on the Mediterranean coast.
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China China working closely with Russia to become an Arctic power, Pentagon warns
'We really just need to be clear-eyed about some of their intentions,' said Iris A Ferguson.
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Nuclear Which nations have nuclear weapons in their arsenal and how many are there?
Nine countries in the world possess nuclear weapons – the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
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Politics Martial law: What happens when the military steps in and temporarily takes control
Under martial law, normal laws can be suspended and things like curfews, censorship and military tribunals might take over.
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Nato Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes charge in top job at Nato
The latest Secretary General of the alliance has also been the longest-serving Dutch leader.
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China China's newest nuclear-powered attack sub believed to have sunk - while in dock
This latest report could be a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it continues to expand its military capabilities.
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Aircraft Taiwanese F-16s escort Olympic gold medal-winning boxer home from Paris
Boxer Lin Yu-ting and her teammates were greeted by F-16Vs releasing flares on their return after this year's Olympic Games.
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Nato Which countries in the Nato alliance are paying their fair share on defence?
The alliance expects each member nation to spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defence, but plenty are falling short.
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Army Russia, China and Iran more lethal than Nazi alliance, warns ex-Army chief
Nato must re-arm to ward off an attack on alliance soil, General Sir Patrick Sanders said in an interview.