Everything you need to know about US-Russia peace plan to end Ukraine war
BFBS Forces News has examined the 28-point peace plan drafted by Washington and analysed what the key leaders have said in response
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Explainers Forget The Ashes – find out how the UK and Australian armed forces compare
BFBS Forces News has looked at the strength and size of the UK and Australian militaries to coincide with the Ashes starting in Oz
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Aircraft What alternatives does the UK have if it has to abandon the US-designed F-35?
With a shift in global relations under the Trump administration, there are questions about a lack of autonomy of the F-35B software system.
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Weapons and Kit Sword Lane: A true test of a soldier's skill under pressure with focused aggression
The exercise is focused on aggression, it is a technique that would only be used in desperate conditions.
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Explainers Trump's desire to control Greenland is not mad bluster, but why does he want it?
President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of remarks about taking control of Greenland, possibly even using military force to do it.
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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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Ukraine Oreshnik: What we know about Putin's newest missile being fired at Ukraine
In a direct response to Ukraine's use in Russia of US and reportedly British-supplied munitions, Moscow launched an Oreshnik missile.
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USA What is the THAAD anti-missile system the US is sending to Israel?
It is a highly accurate anti-missile system designed to counter incoming ballistic missiles and can track targets up to 1,900 miles away.
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Explainers How the military stages a civilian evacuation from a dangerous or unstable country
The process of evacuating British nationals from another country is called a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation.
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Weapons and Kit War in Ukraine sees more cruise and ballistic missiles used – but what are they?
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the differences between these two deadly instruments of war.
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Explainers Houthis: The militiamen who've been stepping up their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea
The Iranian-backed militia group, which has an estimated 20,000 fighters, wants to reduce Western influence in the Middle East.
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Aircraft Atlas A400M: An in-depth look at the Royal Air Force's most advanced airlifter
The A400M was central to the evacuations from Afghanistan and Sudan.
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USA Welcome to West Point: Behind the scenes at the US Army's military academy
To join the prestigious academy, candidates must have a nomination from a senator and someone connected to the military
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Ukraine History repeats as weapon used by Romans is deployed by Ukraine against Russia
The caltrop is a four-pronged, heavy-gauge steel spike which can be used to puncture tyres and disable enemy vehicles.
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Explainers Threat from the sky: Why Ukrainian and Israeli airspace can't be defended the same way
The Ukrainian president has called for the West to defend his airspace like it did for Israel – but the two conflicts are quite different.
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History All you need to know about the Victoria Cross
What is the Victoria Cross and who has received it?