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forcesnews.com > services > army > sikh-military-festival-holla-mohalla-takes-place-sandhurst

Centuries-old Sikh military festival Holla Mohalla takes place at Sandhurst

6+ hour, 22+ min ago  (503+ words) The annual Sikh military festival Holla Mohalla has been celebrated for the fifth year at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst." The centuries-old festival aims to promote courage, preparation, and readiness." Organised by the Defence Sikh Network, the day involves the…...

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forcesnews.com > technology > rbli-unveils-powerful-tribute-two-significant-milestones-nations-history

RBLI unveils powerful tribute to two significant milestones in nation's history

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (496+ words) A poignant new art installation, built to replicate the former technology that was crucial to our aerial security, has been unveiled to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the invention of radar and mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day." The striking…...

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forcesnews.com > esports > bigger-and-better-bfbs-launches-new-look-pro-league-season-more-esports-and-historic-grand

BFBS launches new-look Pro League season with more esports and historic Grand Final venue

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (529+ words) BFBS has launched the highly anticipated season two of its flagship Pro League esports competition by adding more games to the lineup and announcing a world-famous venue for the Grand Final. More than 700 players from all corners of the British…...

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forcesnews.com > services > navy > double-speed-stealthier-and-uncrewed-future-royal-marines-multi-purpose-landing-craft

Double the speed, stealthier and uncrewed: Future Royal Marines multi-purpose landing craft

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (269+ words) Royal Marines could be landing on hostile shores in a fast, low-signature craft capable of speeds up to 50 knots, as the UK looks to replace its ageing Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel fleet beyond 2027. One of the options is the Littoral…...

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forcesnews.com > opinion > montevideo-calling-why-selling-opvs-uruguay-great-call-royal-navy

Montevideo calling? Why selling OPVs to Uruguay is a great call for the Royal Navy

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1079+ words) In one of my final duties as Director Navy Acquisition, I was tasked with visiting Rio de Janeiro to represent the First Sea Lord at a large defence expo. It was a tough gig." I had meetings with senior officers…...

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forcesnews.com > news > us-awacs-destroyed-ground-saudi-strike-raises-fresh-questions-over-airbase-protection

US AWACS destroyed on ground in Saudi strike raises fresh questions over airbase protection

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (296+ words) An American E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft has been destroyed on the ground in Saudi Arabia in a long-range Iranian strike, with several KC-135 refuelling tankers also damaged and US personnel injured." The US Air Force has only 16 of the ageing airborne…...

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forcesnews.com > services > army > not-my-best-landing-im-down-personnel-remark-their-biggest-parachute-drop-over-decade

'Not my best landing': Casual remarks following biggest parachute drop for 10 years

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (933+ words) On a drizzly afternoon in the heart of Salisbury Plain, the Parachute Regiment has been demonstrating what they do best. But far from a routine jump, paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade " the British Army's airborne rapid reaction force " had just…...

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forcesnews.com > services > royal-marines > honouring-our-heroes-fundraiser-launched-preserve-legacy-royal-marines

Honouring our heroes: Fundraiser launched to preserve the legacy of the Royal Marines

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (601+ words) A nationwide fundraising campaign has been launched to support an exhibition that will showcase and celebrate more than 360 years of Royal Marines history. Launched by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines Experience " set to transform the…...

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forcesnews.com > feature > what-makes-ace-origins-aviations-most-elite-title

What makes an ace an ace? The origins of the most elite title in aviation

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (854+ words) Four RAF Regiment gunners have made unit history by becoming 'aces' for the first time, having each shot five or more Iranian drones out of the sky during operations in the Middle East. The term "ace pilot" evokes daring dogfights…...

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forcesnews.com > russia > chains-grilles-and-jammers-russias-ulan-2-and-future-british-army-land-rover

Chains, grilles and jammers: Russia's ULAN-2 and the future British Army Land Rover

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (251+ words) After 76 years of service, the British Army is looking for a replacement for the Land Rover and on the battlefields of Ukraine, Russia has offered one example of how a light mobility vehicle is being reshaped by modern war. The…...