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RAF v Army | LIVE Inter Service 2024 men’s rugby union Forces News 2024-05-11 | The final match in the 2024 Inter Service championships sees the Air Force take on the Army in Gloucester.
RAF v Army | LIVE Inter Service 2024 women’s rugby union Forces News 2024-05-11 | The next chapter in a bitter RAF v Army rivalry at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.
Prince Harry movingly shares his experience of bereavement with military children Forces News 2024-05-10 | The Duke of Sussex has been speaking to bereaved military children and young people at an event hosted by military charity Scotty's Little Soldiers - and shared his own memories of losing his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. He told them how he initially tried to deal with his grief and how switching his attitude helped him immensely, saying: "I didn't speak about losing my mum for well over 10 years. "I thought, what is the point in talking about something that you can't change? I was wrong, talking about it changed my life."More: forces.net/military-life/forces-charities/talking-about-mothers-death-changed-my-life-harry-tells-bereaved#forcesnews #shorts #princeharry #news #military #charity Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Inside British Armys nerve centre supporting largest Nato exercise in decades Forces News 2024-05-10 | Exercise Steadfast Defender is taking place across Europe with 16,000 British troops involved - but who keeps the operation running from a sustainment and signals perspective?The British Army's Theatre Enabling Group (TEG) is delivered by personnel from 104 Theatre Sustainment Brigade. It provides vital logistical support to the soldiers on exercise, ranging from rations and fuel, to communications and the securing of diplomatic passes.Forces News' James Wharton visited the TEG in Germany to find out more about their crucial role in Nato's largest exercise since the Cold War.More: forces.net/services/army/inside-british-army-nerve-centre-keeping-steadfast-defender-running-across-europe#forcesnews #army #nato #military #uk #germany Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
British Armys bold move to revolutionise initial training for recruits Forces News 2024-05-10 | The British Army's new updated training system – the Soldier Academy – will allow recruits greater flexibility to transfer between cap badges and roles.Recruits scattered across different locations now follow a common 13-week schedule, which is also constantly updated to address worldwide threats.Brigadier Andrew Garner, who heads up the academy, told Forces News the Army is also changing the way the training is delivered.More: forces.net/services/army/soldier-academy-revamped-army-training-allows-more-flexibility-after-basic-training#forcesnews #news #army #britisharmy #military #training Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
King visits British Army in first appearance with military since cancer diagnosis Forces News 2024-05-10 | King Charles III has been speaking to personnel from 3 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment (3RSME) in his first military appearance since returning to official duties after receiving treatment for cancer.Charles, the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers, spoke to soldiers from 8 Engineer Brigade, received the royal salute and met the children of serving personnel during his visit to Gibraltar Barracks in Minley in Hampshire.As he entered the officers' mess, the King told Lieutenant Colonel Robert Grant, the commanding officer of 3RSME: "I do apologise for taking you by surprise, when this opportunity appeared and I had been allowed out of my cage, I wanted to come to have a look."More: forces.net/royals/king-visits-royal-engineers-first-military-appearance-cancer-diagnosis#forcesnews #news #shorts #kingcharles #royal #army Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Whats behind these unique flight badges? Forces News 2024-05-09 | LAET Clinton Townsend, 815 Naval Air Squadron, explains: "When you join a flight on our squadron or many other squadrons in RNAS Yeovilton, you make up a flight badge to how you would like it, what you think would be cool or fun."#forcesnews #shorts #navy #uk #military #badge Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
The forces payroll hack – what you need to know | Sitrep podcast Forces News 2024-05-09 | The cyber attack which potentially exposed names and bank details of more than 270,000 people is certainly embarrassing, but what might a “malign actor” do with that information?The founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin, tells Sitrep the hackers haven't got any "crown jewels" but that statements of "no evidence" that data was compromised offer little reassurance.Professor Michael Clarke explains how it might be part of a Chinese effort to "hoover up data" about UK citizens for future use, and former intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram tells us the red flags to watch out for if your data has been taken.Sitrep hears from Georgia amid mass protests from citizens who say it's turning towards Russia and away from its partnership with Nato.And we delve into the history of the pocket tools carried by troops, as bladeless versions of the Swiss Army Knife are introduced.(Support for people affected by the MOD data breach is available on Defence Connect)Kate Gerbeau presents, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.#forcesnews #sitrep #podcast #uk #cybercrime #nato #georgia 00:00 - On Sitrep01:48 - Forces payroll hack - what you need to know 18:14 - Georgia - is it turning against Nato? 30:00 - Swiss Army knife goes bladelessSubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Below deck on the Royal Navys tiny P2000s Forces News 2024-05-09 | Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) Kai Hitchcock, at just 18 years old, is proving his mettle as the youngest sailor aboard HMS Biter during Exercise Tamber Shield in Norway.HMS Biter is one of four of the UK's smallest warships, alongside HMS Blazer, HMS Trumpeter and HMS Exploit.Exercise Tamber Shield marks ETME Hitchcock's first deployment with the Royal Navy, and he's already handling significant responsibilities with aplomb.More: forces.net/services/navy/life-aboard-hms-biter-18-year-old-sailors-account-his-first-deployment#forcesnews #navy #uk #warships #norway #sailor Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Balaklava Company declared ready for state ceremonial duties after weeks of training Forces News 2024-05-09 | Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland's ceremonial unit have passed their final inspection to ensure they are fit for role.Balaklava Company will be undertaking state ceremonial duties at Edinburgh Castle and the official royal residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.It marks the end of weeks of demanding training on the parade ground as well as taking meticulous care of their ceremonial uniforms.More: forces.net/services/army/regiment-intricate-beast-uniform-passes-inspection #forcesnews #army #scotland #edinburgh #uniform Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Surviving the siege of Mariupol and Russian captivity Forces News 2024-05-08 | In 2022, the Ukrainian city of Mariupol was under attack by invading Russian forces.Hlib Stryzhko was one of the Ukrainian personnel defending a plant in the city when a Russian bomb hit the building he was in.Falling two storeys, he was left with a multitude of injuries, including a broken pelvis, broken jaw and missing teeth.More: forces.net/ukraine/ukrainian-marine-who-survived-captivity-raising-money-injured-brothers-arms#forcesnews #ukraine #russia #veteran Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Italys next-gen Beretta ARX160 assault rifle with grenade launcher capability Forces News 2024-05-08 | The Beretta ARX160 rifle is designed to give soldiers a next-generation weapon, firing the same Nato rounds but being much lighter to carry thanks to the use of polymer.Loved by Italian soldiers for being extremely easy to handle, it's also ambidextrous, allowing users to set the rifle up with the cocking handle on the left or right hand side and to adjust the extraction system, so empty cartridge cases can be ejected from either side.It's simple to disassemble – even for barrel removal – and no tool is required.More: forces.net/technology/weapons-and-kit/plastic-fantastic-beretta-arx160-italys-lightweight-modular-assault#forcesnews ##military #army #technology #nato #beretta Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
New deadly Veloce jet-powered drone for Ukraine to rival Iranian Shahed 238 Forces News 2024-05-07 | There could soon be something new in the skies over Ukraine this summer - and it's bad news for Russian invasion forces.The Veloce 330 is a French jet-powered loitering munition that in tests has already reached almost 250mph, covering 30 miles in just 16 minutes on only half a tank of fuel.It's equipped with a core generating charge - a modified version of a regular shaped charge that can be remotely operated to defeat the active defences of armoured vehicles and a navigation system without GPS – making it insensitive to jamming.More: forces.net/technology/veloce-french-jamming-resistant-jet-powered-drone-bound-ukraine#forcesnews #ukraine #military #technology #drone Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Royal Navys smallest ships tested against Norways elite in Exercise Tamber Shield Forces News 2024-05-07 | Some of the smallest ships in the Royal Navy have been upping their operational capability on exercise in Norway.Four of the fleet’s P2000 vessels have been taking part in Exercise Tamber Shield to enhance the Navy's ability to help provide maritime security for the UK and its allies.HMS Biter, HMS Trumpeter, HMS Exploit and HMS Blazer are some of the Royal Navy’s fast training boats and are primarily used for officer training and seamanship.More: forces.net/services/navy/royal-navys-smallest-ships-having-big-impact-exercise-tamber-shield-norway#forcesnews #navy #royalnavy #military #uk #norwaySubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
How iconic Beretta 92FS can claim to be worlds most trusted military pistol Forces News 2024-05-07 | Its makers call it the world's most trusted military pistol.And the Beretta 92FS is its latest incarnation, being demonstrated in the video above by Italian soldiers who provide close protection for VIPs.The US armed forces used the design for many years, only recently replacing it with the SIG Sauer M17.More: forces.net/technology/weapons-and-kit/beretta-92fs-highly-accurate-9mm-handgun-thats-functional-and-safe#forcesnews #military #army #usa #beretta92fs Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
England C v Nepal LIVE | International football Forces News 2024-05-06 | The best English non-league players take on the national team from Nepal at the EBB Stadium in Aldershot.
Soldiers fitness pushed to the extreme in Race the Sun challenge Forces News 2024-05-06 | More than 300 soldiers have been putting their fitness and military skills to the test with the return of Race the Sun - a tough physical challenge.The annual Royal Signals event started as an inter-squadron competition in 1990, allowing soldiers to demonstrate their athletic talents and enjoy the Yorkshire countryside.Hosted by 2 Signals Regiment, this year saw the personnel compete against each other in various events including cross-country running, mountain biking, orienteering and a stretcher race.More: forces.net/services/army/race-sun-2024-royal-signals-soldiers-push-their-fitness-limit#forcesnews #shorts #military #fitness #competition Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
US militarys construction of huge floating humanitarian aid pier for Gaza Forces News 2024-05-05 | The US military has shared new images of a large floating pier that is being constructed in the eastern Mediterranean to help get humanitarian aid into Gaza.The images released by US Central Command show personnel working on the JLOTS pier, which stands for Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore.RFA vessel Cardigan Bay is supporting the US military's build of the pier by housing hundreds of American soldiers and sailors who are involved in its construction.More: forces.net/usa/floating-humanitarian-aid-pier-gaza-now-under-construction-mediterranean#forcesnews #news #gaza #usa #military Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Balaklava Company pass demanding final inspection for state ceremonial duties Forces News 2024-05-05 | Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland's ceremonial unit have passed their final inspection to ensure they are fit for role.Balaklava Company will be undertaking state ceremonial duties at Edinburgh Castle and the official royal residence in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.It marks the end of weeks of demanding training on the parade ground as well as taking meticulous care of their ceremonial uniforms.More: forces.net/services/army/regiment-intricate-beast-uniform-passes-inspection#forcesnews #shorts #army #scotland #edinburgh #uniform Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Army v Navy 2024 | LIVE Inter Service rugby union Forces News 2024-05-04 | It’s the biggest day of the Forces sporting calendar – it’s Army v Navy at Twickenham Stadium.
Unique view of Irish Guards in perfect step for Trooping the Colour Forces News 2024-05-03 | Personnel from the Irish Guards have been filmed preparing for the King's Birthday Parade next month.Number 9 Company were filmed on the parade square marching in two orderly lines while others filed out behind them.They will be providing the Escort to the Colour at this year's Trooping the Colour parade.More: forces.net/king-charles/watch-irish-guards-prepare-role-king-charles-birthday-parade#forcesnews #shorts #uk #army #royalfamily #kingcharlesSubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
The engineers keeping Royal Navy Wildcats in the sky during search-and-destroy missions Forces News 2024-05-03 | High above the fjords of Norway, Royal Navy Wildcats are being put through their paces on Exercise Tamber Shield.This sees the pilots of 815 Naval Air Squadron take to the air several times a day to hone their skills and develop their force protection and search-and-destroy tactics.While the aircrews are the ones who are at the forefront of delivering the Royal Navy's operational capability, there's a whole team on the ground working to support them on their mission.More: forces.net/services/navy/meet-engineers-keeping-royal-navys-helicopters-airborne-over-fjords-norway#forcesnews #navy #military #helicopter #uk #norwaySubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
British Army v Nepal LIVE - International football Forces News 2024-05-03 | The British Army face international opposition as they host the Nepalese national team.
Dragon Runner and Puma: The top team keeping Cyprus bases safe from suspect bombs Forces News 2024-05-03 | The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team are always on 30-minute readiness to move in response to an explosive device being found across British Forces Cyprus.These scenarios are tightly rehearsed as having the expertise to defuse an explosive is only one part of this puzzle – with time ticking, they also need to be able to reach it quickly.For an exercise where a suspicious device has been discovered high up and hard to reach in the Troodos mountains, it means working with the Puma helicopters of 84 Squadron.More: forces.net/services/army/ps140k-dragon-runner-robot-essential-part-explosives-teams-kit#forcesnews #army #military #robot #technologySubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Next-gen Ukrainian fighter pilots try out F-16 Forces News 2024-05-02 | Ukrainian pilots have been getting to grips with the F-16 fighter jet as they prepare to take to the skies in defence of their home country.The Danish air force has been training the next generation of Ukrainian fighter pilots to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon.The Danish instructors at the Skrydstrup Air Base are training Ukrainian pilots, technicians and ground crew how to fly and maintain the advanced multi-role fighter.More: forces.net/technology/aircraft/next-generation-ukrainian-fighter-pilots-get-grips-f-16-fighter-jet#forcesnews #news #shorts #ukraine #nato #aircraft Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Naval hide and seek in Norway’s fjords | Sitrep podcast Forces News 2024-05-02 | Sitrep goes on board a Royal Navy P2000 patrol boat, on Exercise Tamber Shield, off the coast of Norway.David Sivills-McCann gives us an insight into the action, and Professor Michael Clarke explains why these boats, some of the smallest Royal Navy vessels, are key to defending the UK.A prototype of the RAF’s next generation fighter jet, Tempest, is expected to fly in just three years time. Air Commodore Martin Lowe, who leads the programme for the RAF, tells us how the journey from concept to reality is going.And the Nato Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace & Security, Irene Fellin, tells Sitrep how the new Allied Reaction Force must not just be ready to fight, but also to protect civilians.Kate Gerbeau presents with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.#forcesnews #sitrep #podcast #uk #navy #airforce #military #nato00:00 - On Sitrep01:23– Naval hide and seek in the fjords14:40– RAF Tempest – when will it fly?24:40– Nato’s job to protect civilians Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Royal Navy Wildcats in action with phantom of the fjords corvettes Forces News 2024-05-02 | The Wildcats tested out their new "lethal claws" - Martlet and Sea Venom missiles - in Exercise Tamber Shield off the wild coast of Norway.They played cat and mouse in the fjords alongside Norway's secretive Skjold-class corvettes as part of the joint exercise to defend the High North from Russian aggression.The topography of the region, with its deep and narrow inlets, offers fast-attack craft the perfect hiding place.More: forces.net/services/navy/royal-navys-wildcats-fend-fast-attack-craft-exercise-high-north#forcesnews #navy #military #helicopter #uk #norwaySubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Royal Australian Navys race to build XL unmanned submarines Forces News 2024-05-02 | The Royal Australian Navy's ambitious project to develop three extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUV) within three years has resulted in a breakthrough in maritime defence technology.The Ghost Shark program, part of a $140m co-development contract, has exceeded expectations by being delivered ahead of schedule and within budget.By harnessing innovative technologies such as 3D printing, the project was able to speed up the usual defence procurement timelines.More: forces.net/services/navy/ghost-shark-royal-australian-navy-3d-prints-its-way-revolutionising-maritime-defence #forcesnews #navy #australia #ocean #submarine #technology Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Army Major Units Cup football final LIVE | Royal Tank Regiment v 1 MERCIAN Forces News 2024-05-01 | The Army Major Units cup will be decided live from the Military Stadium in Aldershot.
Iconic Royal Navy aircraft on 8,000-mile Falklands journey Forces News 2024-05-01 | Two iconic Royal Navy aircraft are embarking on an 8,000-mile journey to become the centrepieces of a museum in the Falklands.A retired Sea Harrier jump jet and Lynx helicopter are being transferred to the South Atlantic as part of a new exhibition dedicated to the liberation of the Falklands from Argentine rule in 1982.The capital Stanley is gearing up to expand its existing gallery, which recounts the gripping tale of the conflict, by adding a new hall for larger exhibits – including the two veteran aircraft.More: forces.net/services/navy/iconic-royal-navy-aircraft-en-route-falklands-new-museum#forcesnews #shorts #navy #aircraft #falklands Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner Forces News 2024-05-01 | With the experiences of the Gulf War to draw on, Heckler & Koch managed to turn the unreliable L85 into a fully functional assault rifle, but the update from L85A1 to A2 was not the end of the story.In 2018, the A3 variant was rolled out, introducing a new raft of features that offered some real quality of life enhancements.HK's second update package featured a modification to the body of the rifle, including a welded full-length rail for optional add-on kit such as a vertical foregrip, laser, infrared designator or torch.More: forces.net/technology/weapons-and-kit/l85a2-a3-how-upgraded-variant-sa80-combined-function-form#forcesnews #army #britisharmy #military #war Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Five key areas Russian forces have adapted ahead of expected summer offensive in Ukraine Forces News 2024-05-01 | Russian forces in Ukraine are continuing to make small territorial gains along the eastern front as Kyiv waits for new supplies of US military aid. On his Telegram account, Ukraine's commander-in-chief gave a sobering assessment, stating the situation had worsened and his forces were under attack across the frontline. The Russian military remains tactically poor, but it is proving to be adaptable.More: forces.net/russia/ukraine-five-ways-russia-has-adapted-ahead-expected-summer-offensive#forcesnews #news #russia #ukraine #military Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
How Heckler & Koch transformed unreliable L85A1 assault rifle into a battle-winner Forces News 2024-04-30 | A firing pin with a tip that tended to break off, a system that failed to fully extract and eject a spent cartridge case, causing a stoppage, a poorly designed magazine release catch that could cause a mag to fall to the ground unintentionally and a butt pad that broke apart.These were just some of the problems with the L85A1, the UK's then-new assault rifle.Jonathan Ferguson, keeper of firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, explains how Heckler & Koch's comprehensive changes transformed the rifle into the A2 variant – which would go on to prove itself a true battle-winner.More: forces.net/technology/weapons-and-kit/l85a1-a2-assault-rifle-how-heckler-koch-fixed-sa80-familys-problem-child#forcesnews #army #britisharmy #military #war Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
US Marines heavy-lift helicopter carries F-35 airframe during refuelling Forces News 2024-04-29 | The newest helicopter for the US Marines has been pictured transporting an F-35 fighter jet while carrying out an air-to-air refuelling.US Marines flew a CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter with the inoperable F-35C Lightning jet below it.The King Stallion is the US Department of Defense's most powerful helicopter and flew the fighter jet from the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Patuxent River (Pax ITF) to a navy unit located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.More: forces.net/usa/us-marines-newest-helicopter-carries-f-35-whilst-refuelling-mid-air#forcesnews #shorts #usa #marine #airforce #navy Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Military teams from around the world battle in epic Sandhurst Cup at West Point Forces News 2024-04-29 | Forty-eight cadet teams from around the world have gone head to head for the epic Sandhurst Cup at US Military Academy West Point in New York State.The gruelling two-day competition is not for the faint-hearted and, comprising 14 events over 48 hours, it is designed to test the basic skills needed to survive and thrive in a combat environment – from physical endurance to shooting to communications and combat medicine.After fighting their way through the various obstacles and challenges while hauling a bag weighing a minimum of 15kg for approximately 30 miles, a team from the US won the overall event, with the UK's Blue team finishing 35th and the Red team finishing 14th.More: forces.net/usa/special-report-inside-most-epic-military-skills-competition-planet#forcesnews #army #usa #uk #military #competition Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
How a US Sherman tank became a poignant memorial for D-Day training tragedy Forces News 2024-04-28 | Dean Small is the son of Ken Small, who in the 1980s discovered an American Sherman tank that since 1944 had been lying on the seabed, about three-quarters of a mile away from Slapton Sands.To honour all who died during Exercise Tiger, Ken Small turned the tank into a memorial which is still visited today. More: forces.net/feature/exercise-tiger-how-top-secret-rehearsal-d-day-went-devastatingly-wrong#forcesnews #military #history #ww2 #usa #uk #tank Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
How the top secret D-Day rehearsal Exercise Tiger went tragically wrong Forces News 2024-04-28 | In the early hours of 28 April 1944, 30,000 American service personnel were preparing to take part in a rehearsal for the Normandy Landings.Slapton Sands in Devon was chosen as the landing area for Exercise Tiger as it closely resembled Utah beach, having a shingle beach.But the mock landing was marred by real gunfire - and a very real enemy - that led to the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers and sailors.More: forces.net/feature/exercise-tiger-how-top-secret-rehearsal-d-day-went-devastatingly-wrong#forcesnews #military #usa #ww2 #history #dday Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Electric bikes giving Ukrainian reconnaissance missions a new level of stealth and speed Forces News 2024-04-27 | The war in Ukraine has driven interest in E-bikes as they tick many battlefield boxes for tactical advantage, from being a valuable asset for reconnaissance missions to getting from A to B by stealth and speed.#forcesnews #military #technology #army #ukraine #ukrainewar #ebike Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Challenger 2 tanks let the train take the strain as they deploy on huge Nato exercise Forces News 2024-04-26 | This is how the Army gets Challenger 2 tanks ready to move by rail.The tanks are heading to Poland for Exercise Steadfast Defender 24. They're operated by the Royal Tank Regiment's Badger Squadron.#forcesnews #shorts #army #tank #railway #nato Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
US B-1B bombers soar over Europe with RAF Typhoons Forces News 2024-04-26 | US B-1B bombers soar over Europe as they conduct escort training with RAF Typhoons.The bombers trained with the allies on a month-long deployment to Spain#forcesnews #shorts #airforce #usa #europe #aircraft #nato Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Ukraine forced to withdraw US-supplied Abrams from frontline as losses mount Forces News 2024-04-26 | Ukraine is reportedly withdrawing its American-supplied Abrams tanks from the frontline because so many are being lost to Russian drone attacks.Around a sixth of all the Abrams tanks that have been supplied have already been destroyed, according to US media.Forces News has taken a closer look at this reported withdrawal and what we know about the success of the vehicle.More: forces.net/technology/land-vehicles/ukraine-reportedly-withdraws-us-provided-abrams-tanks-frontline-losses#forcesnews #news #ukraine #russia #usa #military #drone Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
More than 150 horses take part in Household Cavalry inspection Forces News 2024-04-26 | The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment took to the grass of Hyde Park for their annual inspection in the heart of the capital.The parade took place after five of the regiment's horses bolted through central London having been spooked during their daily morning exercise.The Household Cavalry has passed the annual inspection of the Major General, getting the green light to conduct this year's ceremonial duties.More: forces.net/services/army/major-general-declares-household-cavalry-fit-duties-after-annual-inspection#forcesnews #shorts #army #london #horse Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
LIVE Forces Fight Night Part 2: Army Boxing Finals 2024 Forces News 2024-04-25 | The most prestigious event in Army Boxing takes place in Aldershot as 1 LANCS takes on 1 R YORKS in a 'War of the Roses' clash in the Army Boxing Finals.
LIVE Forces Fight Night Part 1: Army Boxing Finals 2024 Forces News 2024-04-25 | The most prestigious event in Army Boxing takes place in Aldershot as 1 LANCS takes on 1 R YORKS in a 'War of the Roses' clash in the Army Boxing Finals.
The PMs defence spending spree – whats it really worth? | Sitrep podcast Forces News 2024-04-25 | Rishi Sunak has pledged tens of billions of pounds to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, but how much will it improve our military capability?Professor Michael Clarke explains why the extra cash will probably be used to firm up our forces rather than making them bigger, and we fact check how much of the £75bn figure given by the Prime Minister is actually new money.Months after US military supplies to Ukraine effectively dried up the Washington deadlock is broken. But what will the new $60bn package deliver, when, and how much difference can it make to the war?And we hear from the London Defence Tech Hackathon where coders, engineers, and businesses had a direct line to Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield as they tried some rapid problem solving for the troops.Kate Gerbeau presents with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.#forcesnews #sitrep #podcast #uk #ukraine #usa #military #politics00:00 - On Sitrep01:40– Defence spending19:44– Ukraine aid30:40– Defence hackathon Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Gruelling Order of March relay race at West Point Forces News 2024-04-25 | Forty-eight teams from around the world competed in the gruelling Order of March relay race.The race determines the order of movement in the Sandhurst 2024 Military Skills Competition, and includes a fireperson carry, running and a swim test.Two teams from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst took part.#forcesnews #shorts #usa #uk #military Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
The unexpected feature on Royal Navys new cutting-edge minehunter Forces News 2024-04-25 | RFA Stirling Castle – the newest ship in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – is continuing her training to develop the Royal Navy's autonomous minehunting capability.The former offshore support vessel is working with the Royal Navy's Mine & Threat Exploitation Group – the unit that specialises in detecting and neutralising ordnance threats at sea.As well as being equipped for autonomous minehunting – this ship has all mod cons, and being a former North Sea oil rig support vessel she even has her very own sauna.More: forces.net/services/navy/rfa-stirling-castle-minehunter-autonomous-countermeasures-and-sauna#forcesnews #navy #ship #military #technology Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
Army Minor Units Cup football final LIVE | Combat Manoeuvre Centre v RMA Sandhurst Forces News 2024-04-24 | It’s cup final time in the British Army football season. Will RMA Sandhurst retain their trophy?
British Armys Apaches leave UK for largest Nato exercise since Cold War Forces News 2024-04-24 | A fleet of British Army and Royal Air Force helicopters, including the new upgraded Apache model, will be taking on an important role in the next step of Nato's largest exercise since the Cold War.Nine new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters will be making their first appearance on exercise, along with four Army Wildcats and two RAF Chinooks in Finland and Estonia for Exercises Swift Response and Arrow respectively."It really is about trying to scale up, to show what we're capable of projecting and delivering into Eastern Europe as part of what we offer to defence," said 4 Regiment Army Air Corps Battlegroup Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dave Lambert.More: forces.net/nato/new-apache-ah-64e-makes-its-exercise-debut-natos-largest-deployment #forcesnews #army #airforce #helicopter #nato #estonia #finland Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
RAFs Air Mobility Force test rapid deployment ability Forces News 2024-04-23 | This is how the RAF Air Mobility Force keeps its skills sharp!Exercise Venture Spirit tested their rapid deployment ability, which could be called upon at short notice to support global operations.#forcesnews #shorts #airforce #military #aircraft Subscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: forces.netFacebook: facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: twitter.com/ForcesNews
