Tributes paid to 'kind and humble' 3 Rifles serjeant who died over Christmas period
The Rifles Regiment has confirmed the loss of the 'impressive' Serjeant Leon Reynolds.
News
-
Army -
Ukraine Ukraine claims a first as sea drone takes out Russian helicopter with missile
The Russian Mi-8 helicopter opened fire on the Magura V5 sea drone before the autonomous vessel shot it down with a R-73 Sea Dragon missile.
-
News New Year Honours 2025: Full list of military personnel who will receive awards
More than 100 members of the Armed Forces are awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the annual New Year Honours list.
-
News The top 10 BFBS Forces News stories that you loved the most during 2024
Check out some of the most popular military news articles from 2024 which drove huge traffic to our site.
-
Tri-Service Military year in review: Armed Forces chiefs take a look back on busy 2024
The head of the Armed Forces, the Navy, Army and RAF told BFBS Forces News their stand-out moments of the last 12 months.
-
Sport Inter Services, Invictus Games and more: Forces sport events to watch out for in 2025
The key events for your calendar in 2025 for Forces sport.
-
Navy Sailor who saved lives after shooting down Houthi drone with 30mm cannon recognised
Whilst in darkness, Able Seaman Warfare Specialist M Winton picked out and destroyed a Houthi drone heading towards a civilian vessel.
-
Aircraft Footage appears to show maiden flight of China's new futuristic stealth fighter
A video shows an unusually shaped aircraft flying in broad daylight, leading to speculation it could be the sixth-gen White Emperor jet.
-
News BFBS Forces News celebrates record-breaking year of live news and sport coverage
2024 also ushered in another milestone for BFBS Forces News' YouTube channel, as the service reached 900,000 subscribers.
-
Afghanistan More than 7,500 ARAP applicants still await decision after Labour 'inherits' large waiting list
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said Labour inherited a large number of applications but was committed to improving the system.
-
USA Two men rescued from capsized fishing boat by MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew
A US Coast Guard crew rescued the men after their 24ft fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized off Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico.
-
Russia Russia will reject two reported Trump proposals to end war in Ukraine, says Kremlin
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow won't accept President-elect Donald Trump's plans to end the conflict.
-
Ukraine UK gives more funds to bolster Ukraine's efforts to bring war criminals to justice
The money will help support Ukraine's documentation, investigation and prosecution of war crimes following the Russian invasion of 2022.
-
Ukraine North Korean soldiers being killed by own side to prevent capture, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader calls on China to persuade its neighbour not to send any more troops tom help support the Russian invasion.
-
Ukraine British Army to train a further 180 Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid
The Combat Stress Signposting Course was introduced following a rise in recruits being exposed to trauma and struggling with mental health.
-
Army Ex-Army officer Polar Preet announces plans for solo trek to North Pole
Former captain Harpreet Chandi aims to become the first woman to trek solo and unsupported to the North Pole next year.