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8 February

Zelensky Says N. Korean Troops Back on Russia Front Line

Ukrainian said that North Korean troops were back in Russia's Kursk region, after reports Moscow withdrawn them due to heavy losses.

7 February

Sweden's HMS Carlskrona patrol vessel in the Baltic Sea.

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Joins NATO Baltic Sea Surveillance With Patrol Ship

Sweden has deployed its HMS Carlskrona patrol vessel under NATO command for maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea.

7 February

Boxer-mounted Skyranger 30 air defense turret

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany Receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Verification Model

Rheinmetall has delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defense vehicle to the Bundeswehr.

7 February

The troops conduct the drill movement in open order on parade with the colours, at the pass out parade in Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate. More than 400 marched onto the parade square to mark the successful completion of their Phase One training. The prestigious ceremony is the culmination of months of intensive training, nurturing and education that is tailored exclusively to junior soldiers. Their final exercise is an intense, seven-day battle camp encompassing all they have learnt during their time at AFC Harrogate. The 17 and 18-year-olds will now go on to complete their trade training before joining regiments across the UK. The College based at Uniacke Barracks in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, provides a unique combination of military basic training and vocational training. It has two intakes a year in March and September and runs two types of courses. A 49-week course (including eight weeks holiday) for those joining the infantry, Royal Armoured Corps/Household Cavalry, Royal Artillery and some Royal Logistic Corps roles. A 23-week course (including three weeks holiday) for those joining courses with longer Phase 2 training – these are Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Adjutant General’s Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, Army Air Corps and some Royal Logistic Corps roles. The military training syllabus teaches the Junior Soldiers the basics of soldiering, from how to look after their kit to how to safely handle and fire an assault rifle. They learn fieldcraft and take part in military exercises.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Ministry of Defence Launches Faster, Simpler Enlistment Process

The UK has partnered with a Serco-led team to launch a new framework that will streamline and expedite the British Armed Forces’ recruitment.

7 February

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Recycles Tornado Jets to 3D-Print Next-Gen Fighter Engine Components

Parts from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets have been ground down and 3D-printed into new components for the UK’s next-generation military aircraft.

7 February

The Viana do Castelo (P360) offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

OSI to Deliver Navigation Systems for Portugal’s Future Castelo Patrol Boats

OSI Maritime Systems has received a contract to provide navigation solutions for the Portuguese Navy’s six incoming Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels.

7 February