Defence expert suspects China and Russia behind sabotage of Baltic comms cables
The undersea communication cables were severed by a civilian vessel, but one expert suspects Moscow and Beijing were behind the incident.
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Rugby Union Army U23s beat Royal Air Force to set up Inter Services title decider against Navy
The British Army have defeated the Royal Air Force in the second week of the Inter Services under-23s championships in Witney.
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Tri-Service HMS Albion and Bulwark to be axed as part of Healey's cost-cutting drive
The vessels are among what the Defence Secretary said were six outdated capabilities to be taken out of service, including 14 Chinooks.
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Ukraine Ukraine uses UK-supplied Storm Shadow in strike inside Russia's border, reports say
Downing Street is yet to comment on the reports claiming Storm Shadow has been used in the Kursk region of Russia.
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Sport Sports climbing reaches new heights at UK Armed Forces bouldering trials
Armed Forces personnel have taken part in the UK Armed Forces bouldering trials in Poole as the sport continues to grow in popularity.
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Ukraine Kyiv jittery but unphased by threat of Russian attack on US embassy after Atacms strikes
A few days ago – for the first time – Ukraine used US Atacms long-range missiles to hit an arms depot in the Bryansk region of Russia.
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Army £8,000 incentive announced for British Army privates and lance corporals
The Government says 12,000 personnel will be eligible to receive the payment over the next three years.
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Middle East Why the tiny country of Kuwait remains a crucial defence ally after 125 years
The small Gulf state has been an important ally to the UK in the Middle East, providing a strategic foothold in the region.
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USA US Marines recruits swear their allegiance... in front of thousands at NFL matches
Recruits took the Oath of Enlistment on the pitch of the 76,000-seater Arrowhead Stadium – and were applauded by the crowd.
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Navy HMS Iron Duke joins Nato group in Baltic after Latvian independence day celebrations
British warships support Nato by securing trade routes, protecting communication lines, and ensuring transatlantic supply chains remain open ...
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Ukraine Generals and top leaders call for Canada and Europe to put troops on the ground in Ukraine
Generals and politicians have urged the West not to wait for President-elect Donald Trump and instead be proactive in defending Ukraine.
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Opinion Military training aims to maximise effectiveness, but is it minimising fatal accidents risk?
Natasha Mason argues many Armed Forces training deaths are found to have been preventable, and wants to see better safeguarding in place.
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Ukraine Ukrainian soldier undergoing British Army training says Kyiv's forces can stop Russia
A Ukrainian soldier told BFBS Forces News Op Interflex is helping Kyiv's troops defend positions from Russia's advancing forces.
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Technology Hypersonic tech capabilities of the future accelerated under new Aukus arrangement
Hypersonic capabilities can include long-range strike missiles capable of travelling faster than the speed of sound.
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Army Scottish Gunners aim high with new Archer howitzer on Exercise Dynamic Front
Members of 19 Royal Artillery fired the new gun on one of the largest series of Nato artillery exercises ever conducted in Europe.
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Ukraine Returning to Kyiv one year on as Ukraine marks 1,000 days of brutal war
Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton returns to Kyiv on the 1,000th day of the war and reports the atmosphere remains as tense as ever.