Royal Australian Air Force receives final F-35 jets to roughly double number of UK's fleet
It is projected that by the end of the calendar year, the UK will have taken ownership of 37 F-35 aircraft compared with the RAAF's 72.
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Ukraine Healey visits Kyiv as UK unveils latest military aid package to Ukraine worth £225m
Defence Secretary John Healey announced the latest aid package during his visit to Kyiv.
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Weapons and Kit French navy torpedoes retired ship in demonstration of submarine's new capabilities
A nuclear submarine fired an F21 torpedo against a decommissioned ship during an exercise in near-operational conditions.
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RAF More than 500 military homes set to be built at two of the UK's biggest bases
There are plans to build 265 houses and apartments at RAF Brize Norton and 300 new properties at Catterick Garrison.
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USA Lack of plan to protect base on Diego Garcia branded unacceptable by Tories
Priti Patel and James Cartlidge say they have grave concerns about the plan to surrender sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
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Army Health of Army Reserve is poor and in decline, report by retired general concludes
Major General Simon Lalor's study finds only seven out of every 100 applicants to the Army Reserve actually end up joining,
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Aircraft Questions asked about V-22 Osprey, the tiltrotor aircraft that has claimed 62 lives
Aviation expert Bill Sweetman examines the characteristics of this unique aircraft which has claimed the lives of 62 people.
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USA Tom Cruise gets award for boosting recruitment to US Navy thanks to Top Gun
The star was handed the Distinguished Public Service Award to thank him for the positive impact the two Top Gun films have had.
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Navy HMS Portland becomes second warship to carry new long-range, ship-destroying missiles
The Plymouth-based frigate has now completed trials and is loading up with eight naval strike missiles (NSMs) in Norway.
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Equestrian Military equestrian's big stage: Showjumpers prepare to battle for top spot
You can watch the forces showjumping final live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel on Friday.
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News Australia's deputy PM visits Devonport to discuss Aukus and nuclear submarines
Richard Miles visited Devonport naval base and explained why ties between Australia and the UK are so important.
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Politics Healey pledges MOD will work quickly to fix issues following homes buyback
The Defence Secretary says the homes buyback is a step towards addressing the dire state of military housing and boosting economic growth.
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Army Sandhurst graduate from Kosovo hails Army's role in keeping the peace with KFOR
Second Lieutenant Lirijona Bajraktari says she is proud to represent her country as the 30th officer to pass out from RMA Sandhurst.
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News Striker II state-of-the-art helmet heading for production readiness after £133m boost
Investment from the four-nation Eurofighter consortium of Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK will see the HMD made production-ready.
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Navy Inside the factory that makes the eyes at sea for the Royal Navy's submarines
For decades Thales has had to innovate using ever-advancing technology, maintaining the Royal Navy as a major force in submarine warfare.
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Tri-Service Deputy defence chief admits concerns about Armed Forces' ability to sustain the fight
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Magowan, Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, tells the Defence Committee there are areas of operational risk.