Sofie (Forces News)

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NEW: Downing Street has played down the idea that HMS Prince of Wales is being readied to defend Britons in the Middle East. @ForcesNews spoke to Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts about the possible deployment of HMS Prince of Wales ⚓️ ⬇️ forcesnews.com/epic-fury/what…

Check out the latest BFBS Forces News daily download: 🔵Wildcat helicopters are deploying to RAF Akrotiri ⚪️UK says it would be legal for RAF jets to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Britons 🟡F-35B pilot who destroyed Iranian drone says he celebrated with a beer

@JaneFranklin99 Lovely !

Great photo of D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh.

Cash for kills - my latest piece on the online marketplace revolutionising procurement on the #Ukrainian frontline. 🇺🇦[@BRAVE1ua @FedorovMykhailo] 👇💰🪖

European Council President António Costa: The European Union cannot accept violations of international law, whether in Cyprus, Latin America, Greenland, Ukraine, or Gaza.

From March, 150 slots will be open for a gap year experience with the military📅 Would you be one of the volunteers who steps forward? Learn more from @sofieforcesnews⬇️

A great privilege to be in Kyiv today, seeing the professionalism, courage and determination of @DefenceU first hand, and remembering the many killed since Russia launched its illegal invasion. Our commitment to securing a just and lasting peace for Ukraine remains ironclad.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the member of our Armed Forces who sadly lost their life today. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Devastated by the death of a UK service person in Ukraine. My thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues as they grieve for a loved one. Our hearts go out to them.

🚨 The Ministry of Defence confirms a member of the UKAF has died in Ukraine. They have called the death a “tragic accident”.

⚠️Ukraine's Warning: Ships carrying Russian oil are not safe in the Black Sea from attack This comes after a ramp up of Ukraine's strategy to target Russia's oil refineries since 2023 Read more⬇️🔗 forcesnews.com/ukraine/tanker…

Major General Tony Turner, Deputy Commander of SOFCOM, welcomed Major General Ihor Skybiuk, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Their meeting focused on strengthening cooperation, highlighting the role of SOFCOM in supporting Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, and exploring opportunities for joint training and education. This partnership further strengthens the bond between SOFCOM and Ukrainian SOF, enhancing mutual support and operational effectiveness. 🤝 @SOF_UKR @GeneralStaffUA @UKRinNATO

SDR clash: military chiefs say budget can't be delivered with current funding; MOD says everything is on track So who's right?⬇️🔗 forcesnews.com/politics/mod-a…

AJAX: asking the Defence Minister who deemed Ajax safe in an interview with me on 5th Nov, what his message is, to the soldiers who have since been injured… ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Ajax programme has managed to put its well-publicised troubles behind it🛠️ BFBS Forces News' @sofieforcesnews has been up close and personal with the 'most advanced medium-sized armoured fighting vehicle in the world'🔗⬇️ youtu.be/bchJJvXDKDI?si…

Also a chance to see the latest names of personnel who have been inscribed onto the memorial this year. 16,000+ names on the memorial and the fact there is enough blank space for 15,000 more, really hits home.

A poignant and unforgettable moment, marking Armistice Day at the Armed Forces Memorial in the presence of Princess Kate, serving personnel, veterans (Alan who I interviewed is 101) and bereaved families.

Meet the new radar system being used in Ukraine, able to find and destroy enemy drones⚠️ 🛰The IRIS radar's latest upgrade uses AI to boost its accuracy even further BFBS Forces News' @sofieforcesnews investigates🔗youtu.be/dQ80p0IkeUQ?si…

"Decision to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles and Challenger 2 tanks was a gamechanger in the war against Russia"🗣️ Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said, "I really commend the United Kingdom". Read more🔗forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-sto…

With the focus on the land battle, Russia still can’t afford to be complacent in the Black Sea. Even if they have occupied Crimea for over a decade and have a much larger Navy, given Ukraine’s ever evolving capability at sea.