London turning to the Dark Side? German corvette blasts out Darth Vader tune on the Thames
The German Corvette FGS Braunschweig can be seen travelling down the Thames playing the famous Star Wars track.
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Sport Royal Navy win Freestyle Inter Services Kayak competition for the first time
More than 40 military kayakers took part in the event from across the services.
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Ukraine Ex-Army tank commander: Storm Shadow should be unshackled to help Ukraine in Kursk
Russia is 'rattled' and the long-range missile can make a difference, says military analyst Hamish De Bretton-Gordon.
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Navy RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Argus conduct flying training with Merlins in the Pacific
The two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels carried out Procedural Flying Training with RN Merlins from 845 Squadron.
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Navy Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer leaves Portsmouth to test her readiness through sea trials
HMS Dauntless has sailed out of Portsmouth to begin sea trials where her advanced systems will be put to the test.
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RAF Red Arrows touch down in Nova Scotia to begin their Canadian Maple Hawk Tour
The Red Arrows will tour across six Canadian cities taking part in a series of Canadian airshows.
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Paralympics RAF veteran sets sights on second wheelchair rugby gold at the Paralympic Games
Royal Air Force veteran Stu Robinson will be part of the Paralympics GB squad defending their title at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Navy No Tim Tams for HMS Tamar as UK and Australian forces showcase co-operation in the Pacific
Pacific allies practise long-range co-operation as the Royal Navy links up with the Royal Australian Air Force off Fiji.
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Exercises Facing the invisible enemy: How Nato troops deal with deadly substances
BFBS Forces News travelled to Canada where Nato allies are taking part in the 20th Exercise Precise Response.
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Veterans Injured, sick and disabled military veterans on how playing polo aids their recovery
Eight military veterans speak to BFBS on how training and competing in polo has aided their recovery from injuries and sickness.
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Aircraft One of the original founders of the RAF's Red Arrows dies aged 90
Depending on the weather, there will be a Gnat flypast at the funeral for retired Squadron Leader Henry Prince.
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Politics 6% pay rise a vote of confidence in Armed Forces, defence minister says
The Government has announced a headline 6% pay increase for service personnel - the largest pay rise in decades for the Armed Forces.
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Politics Doug Beattie: Military Cross holder quits as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in fierce fighting over several days in Afghanistan in September 2006.
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Football New era for British Army women's football as next head coach is announced
Sergeant Craig Parker says his team have "the ability and drive" to win the Inter Services as he takes charge of the side.
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News It's move-in day for military families at 'impressive' new net zero carbon homes
The homes at the site at Imjin Barracks are part of a Government programme to improve accommodation for military personnel.
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Navy MOD unveils £850m spending plans to keep warships and submarines at sea
The Ministry of Defence says the new contracts framework will enhance economic growth across the UK.