Military leaders send festive message of thanks to personnel and families for Christmas
In a message recorded by BFBS Forces News, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin wished a Happy Christmas to all personnel and those who support them.
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Ukraine Why Ukraine refuses to lower its draft age to combat Russia's huge supply of troops
Should Ukraine's president lower the age of conscription from 25 to 18 years to reinforce his Armed Forces?
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Navy Head of the Armed Forces reveals unflattering nickname he had as an officer cadet
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the Chief of the Defence Staff, made the admission during a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
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Navy Royal Navy welcomes next generation of officers at last passing out parade of 2024
More than 130 cadets from eight nations completed the initial officer training course which turns civilians into junior naval officers.
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Weapons and Kit What are the rules for flying your drone in airspace near to military bases like Cosford?
As more members of the public own drones, more drones are being mistakenly flown in restricted areas, like military-controlled zones.
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Ukraine Ukrainian rowers restart their Atlantic challenge with damaged and patched-up boat
The Ukrainians were part of a team containing former Royal Marines before they had to be rescued just days into the challenge.
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Aircraft 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.