The poor man of Nato? UK second to last in alliance league table, defence expert warns
According to Rusi's Ed Arnold, the UK is placed 31 out of 32 in terms of rearmament, sitting above only Iceland, which has no armed forces
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Navy Mothership RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Cyprus ahead of possible Strait of Hormuz mission
Prior to arriving in Cyprus, the ship's company, comprising around 60 personnel, completed an intensive period of training in the ...
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News The Download – all the top stories from across the military world at home and abroad
The top news and stories from across the forces' world in The Download by BFBS Forces News
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Mental Health 'Giving widows a pension isn't enough': UK's first tri-service bereavement hub launched
Widow and founder of military charity Beyond The Wire, Jilly Carrell, says we must do better for bereaved families
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Politics UK defence plan is fighting the last war not the next, warns Carns as he resigns
His resignation comes amid a backdrop of wrangling within government over funding for the long-delayed military spending plan
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RAF It's called the Chinook – but how did the RAF's powerful heavy-lift helicopter get that name?
The US Army has a long history of naming its rotary-wing aircraft after Native American peoples – and the UK inherits these names too
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Falklands Falklands War: Veteran recalls horror of fires on ship after Argentine Exocet missile attack
HMS Glamorgan had just completed her bombardment and was sailing to safety when she was hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile
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Boxing Stars of the future: Royal Navy boxers put on a show at annual championships
Fresh faces from across the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines put up memorable performances at the Royal Navy boxing championships
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Tri-Service An honour to serve alongside Armed Forces once again, says ex-para Dan Jarvis
Following the resignation of John Healey over military funding in the Defence Investment Plan, Mr Jarvis is the new Defence Secretary
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News From Kyiv to Cyprus and Estonia: Healey's support for the Armed Forces remained steadfast
Mr Healey has carried out several engagements as Defence Secretary, including visiting British forces in Estonia near the Russian border
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Tri-Service Personnel looking for leadership in wake of Healey resignation, veterans' leader warns
Jonny Ball says nobody who worked with John Healey would be surprised by his response to the Government's funding plans
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Tri-Service Healey resignation signals dire funding for military as DIP labelled not fit for purpose
John Healey resigned over the Defence Investment Plan, which he said falls well short of what is required to keep the country safe
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Politics Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as Defence Secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse ...
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Tri-Service Defence Secretary quits, saying Defence Investment Plan risks safety of Armed Forces
John Healey tells the Prime Minister the DIP does not provide sufficient resources, reducing readiness and increasing the risk to personnel
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Tri-Service The Defence Investment Plan: Who should get what – and what could be sidelined?
With the plan soon to be published, BFBS' Sitrep podcast spoke to a defence expert about how it could shape the future of the Armed Forces
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Politics UK boarding ops: After authority granted, why the hesitancy at the tip of the spear?
More than 200 so-called Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels have entered UK waters since the Prime Minister first threatened to intercept them