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The strip of land that could be key to Ukraine's next offensive
An outcrop of land that is just 25 miles long, six miles wide and covered in salt marshes could be the key to Ukraine's next offensive, according to experts ...
Ukrainian soldiers put through their paces on UK-led crash course
The UK has been training thousands of Ukrainian recruits using battle-proven British Army expertise.Ukrainian soldiers have been undergoing training at an un...
Dramatic footage appears to show Ukrainian drones targeting Russian navy
Incredible footage is believed to show how Ukraine targeted Russia's Black Sea fleet in a combined attack using air and sea drones – thought to be the first ...
Ukraine threatens to retake Kherson Oblast
Forces News has been told that Russia is swapping new conscripts with more experienced troops at the front line in Kherson. The intention being to spare the ...
Could Ukraine's fast light vehicles be a tactical lesson for other militaries?
Footage purportedly from the Ukrainian offensive in Kherson show Ukrainian Humvees speeding across open ground towards Russian positions to deploy soldiers t...
The anti-drone gun giving Ukraine an advantage over Russia
Since the war in Ukraine started, the EDM4S (Electronic Drone Mitigation System) has been a key component in targeting Russian drones.The anti-drone gun is a...
Ukraine: Russian forces are 'falling apart' around Kherson
A former advisor to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense believes "rout" is the right word to describe Russian forces around Kherson. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Glen Grant has told Forces News he believes the Ukrainians have gained a clear upper hand in the...
Ukraine must take the fight to Russia to win the war, expert says
An urban warfare expert has told Forces News that Ukrainian forces need to use a mix of integrated attack strategies in order to capitalise on Russian weaknesses.John Spencer says the Ukrainians will have to take the fight to the Russians if they are to w...
Explaining the tactics behind Ukraine's rapid counter-offensive
A Ukrainian counter-offensive has forced Russia out of key eastern positions they had taken months to occupy. Speaking to Forces News reporter Tom Sables, former US Army Major John Spencer, now Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Maddison Policy Forum,...
LIVE Rugby Union: Royal New Zealand Navy v Royal Australian Navy – Commonwealth Cup 2022
An epic sporting rivalry continues in Plymouth as the 2022 Commonwealth Cup comes to a close.
Ukrainian pilots filmed in daring low-flying manouevres
Ukrainian pilots have been seen flying so low that they skim the top of trees in footage that shows how they use their expert skills to evade Russian surface-to-air missiles. The Ukrainians have not been the first to show off low-flying aircraft caught on...
Dushka: The Ukrainian military's modified Soviet-built machine gun
One of the most iconic machine guns ever built is the Soviet-made DShK .50 calibre heavy machine gun, better known as the 'Dushka' which means 'Dear' in Russian. It has been used in wars from Vietnam to Syria and an adapted version is being used by the Uk...
The challenges facing the Ukrainian forces as they push forward
Defence Specialist and Strategist Glen Grant told Forces News: "Rain is expected within a couple of weeks. "Basically, if they don't actually break into Kherson, then this is just going to become a mudbath. At that point, you will not be able to take armo...
How lessons learned from WW2 could help Ukraine retake Kherson
A former British Army officer says resupply problems for the Russians could ultimately help Ukraine win back the southern port city of Kherson without destroying it. It is the only regional capital that Russia has been able to capture from Ukraine since i...
How real is Top Gun? Active US fighter pilot breaks down movie
Top Gun: Maverick is the latest blockbuster to capture the imagination of the Armed Forces community, featuring real cockpit footage in daring scenes of speed, manoeuvres and combat. But how realistic is the movie starring Tom Cruise? We tracked down a me...