Russian drone incursion into Romanian airspace sees Falcons and Hornets scramble
Two Romanian F-16s and two Spanish F/A-18s were deployed after a Russian attack drone was picked up over the border with Ukraine.
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Tri-Service MOD strengthens defence supply chain as it snaps up semiconductor factory
Semiconductors are vital to the UK's Armed Forces, being used in electronic components found in everything from phones to fast jets.
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China China's newest nuclear-powered attack sub believed to have sunk - while in dock
This latest report could be a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it continues to expand its military capabilities.
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Army Royal Yorkshire Regiment makes history in the Balkans with road move into Kosovo
Infanteers from 1st Battalion deployed along Nato's new strategically important Corridor 8, which connects the Adriatic and Black Seas.
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Navy Nuclear reactor training and advanced weapons agreed at landmark Aukus meeting
Defence Secretary John Healey commits for more UK-delivered nuclear reactor training to be delivered by specialist Royal Navy engineers.
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Ukraine UK to speed up military kit deliveries for Ukraine with more AS90 artillery guns sent
Sixteen AS90 self-propelled guns are now on course to be delivered, with 10 already delivered and six more to follow in the coming weeks.
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Weapons and Kit Made in the UK: A look inside the factory building the fire-and-forget NLAW
BFBS Forces News was allowed inside the Thales factory in Belfast to find out more about the construction of the anti-tank missile system.
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Army Gloucestershire Regiment's 300 years of bravery commemorated by Duke of Gloucester
The Gloucestershire Regiment, which is now part of The Rifles, achieved more battle honours than any other county regiment in the Army.
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WWI Princess Anne attends special burial service in France for two unknown WWI soldiers
The soldiers' remains were laid to rest in a specially built extension to the Loos British Cemetery in northern France.
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Tri-Service War in Ukraine highlights UK's decline as a full-spectrum military power, warns report
A House of Lords committee issued a stark warning about the readiness of the UK’s Armed Forces, calling for more spending and urgent reform.
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Weapons and Kit US marines set their sights on annual qualification with new M18 service pistol
While marines are expected to fight with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, they still need to be able to defend themselves with a sidearm.
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Navy Army guard of honour welcomes Aukus partners as talks get underway in London
The UK is hosting the Aukus Defence Ministers meeting for the first time, with representatives coming from the United States and Australia.
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Army Inside the Army's experiment to make Sandhurst better for female officer cadets
BFBS Forces News spent four months filming Sandhurst Women: Leading the Fight which focuses on a landmark trial taking place at the academy.
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Army Army develops communication and teamwork skills – through esports contest
Exercise Mercury Contra saw personnel from various units test their skills in a number of popular multiplayer games like Call of Duty.
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Opinion Do the Armed Forces need cyber warriors? Yes, but they must be real warriors too
Former Royal Navy commodore Steve Prest reckons cyber warfare is vital to defence, but so too are the traditional military skills.
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Nato Nato to get a boost as new member Finland unveils location of alliance bases
Finnish media predict the country could host a Nato armoured brigade of up to 5,000 troops as a deterrent against Russia.