Icy grip: Swedish Gripens conclude their first Nato air policing mission in Iceland
The deployment was a historical milestone for Sweden, marking the first time the country had led an Air Policing mission since joining Nato
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The top news and stories from across the forces' world in The Download by BFBS Forces News
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Army Police issue update on missing LCpl Ryan Rudd as parents say they are devastated
Officers confirm there is a possibility the missing non-commissioned officer may have entered the River Ouse in North Yorkshire
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Iraq All six crew members confirmed dead after US KC-135 goes down over western Iraq
US Central Command said the refuelling aircraft was lost in friendly airspace, and that the loss was not caused by hostile fire or friendly ...
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Motorsport New drivers impress as Armed Forces rally team tackle 2026 opener at Bovington
A number of new drivers got behind the wheel for the team
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Sport Padel power as military stars take to the courts and embrace world's fastest growing sport
Inaugural British Army padel championship paves the way for future military tournaments including an Inter Services Championship
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RAF We're in a new era of RAF bases being attacked, warns the Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says dominance of the airspace can no longer be guaranteed – and the RAF must adapt quickly and evolve
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Army Family pay their tribute to Rifles soldier who was fatally shot by his own sniper rifle
Lance Corporal Joe Spencer was killed by a round that went off while he had been sheltering from the rain at the Tain Air Weapons Range
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Epic Fury RAF Typhoons now hunting for drones in the skies over Bahrain as Iran war rages
Half the jets deployed to Qatar have been flying sorties over the kingdom amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran and its UAV attacks
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Rugby Union UK Armed Forces under-23s stars romp to victory over Bath University
A 47-15 win was an excellent result for the young military players
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RAF Preparing for the worst: RAF Lossiemouth tests response to airfield emergency
Personnel from the base have been training alongside members of the civilian emergency services
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Epic Fury No British casualties – but some US personnel hurt – as drones hit military bases in Iraq
Drone attacks on Erbil and Baghdad were partially repelled, but some enemy UAVs did make it through
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Epic Fury Autonomous mine-hunting systems are now in the Middle East, confirms Healey
The Defence Secretary has also been speaking to military planners about what else could be sent to the region amid the ongoing war with Iran
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Cyprus From daring dam raids to supersonic strikes: The story of 617 Squadron
Formed in 1943 and comprised of both RAF and Royal Navy pilots, the unit has a long and distinguished history
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Epic Fury Ukraine exporting interceptors and expertise to counter Iranian drone strikes on Gulf states
Ukraine will be putting its vast experience of counter-drone warfare to good use as Iran continues to launch one-way-attack UAVs
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Navy Just a few mines could bring Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, warns Dutch officer
A Dutch minehunter officer explains why even a small number of mines could have a major impact on shipping through one of the world's ...