From Suez to a tumble dryer: Crisis averted as ex-Royal Marine gets new beret
Former Commando Bert Preece had been devastated when his green beret was damaged in the tumble dryer at his care home.
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Football Manchester United women's academy players get the Army experience at ATR Winchester
The young players took on the high ropes, jumps and command tasks at ATR Winchester.
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Sport Watch again: Forces squash live for the first time as Royal Navy celebrate centenary
BFBS Sport broadcast live action from the 2025 Royal Navy Squash Championships for the first time ever.
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Sport Matt Ellicott wins thrilling open final as Royal Navy squash celebrates centenary
Commander Matt Ellicott beat Lieutenant Commander Steven Warren in the open final in Portsmouth.
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Wales Royal Welsh troops commemorate St David's Day in Tidworth
The Fusiliers paraded to honour the patron saint of Wales in a traditional ceremony where they received leeks, a national emblem of Cymru.
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Nato UK defence shortfalls and Europe's reliance on US pose terrifying risk, expert warns
Justin Crump says there are major capability gaps in the UK military and its European allies - and there's also a danger of relying on US ...
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Army Exclusive: Former defence secretary demands shake-up in way sexual offences are dealt with
Sir Gavin Williamson says if the Army cannot bring in change over the next 12 months, serious measures should be implemented.
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Boxing RAF's light heavyweight champion aiming to retain Inter Services title
Sergeant Cameron Lewis beat the Army's Fusilier Connor Moore to win the title at the Inter Services last year.
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Rugby Union Northampton Saints excited to bring RAF v Navy rugby fixture to cinch Stadium
The fixture will be played at the home of the Premiership champions in 2025.
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Navy French navy vessel stands up to explosion during shock test experiment
The French navy's general-purpose stealth frigate Courbet underwent a shock test where a mine was detonated next to her.
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Nato If the UK is truly going to be war-ready, what sort of money does it need to spend?
Poland is actually spending more on defence as a percentage of its GDP than any other country in Nato, including the United States.
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Army Exercise Justified Accord: Showcasing fast jets, firepower and our allies in Africa
While the world is focused on Europe and the Middle East, BFBS Forces News reporter Hannah King reminds us that Africa mustn't be forgotten.
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Opinion Armed Forces sexual misconduct cases: Chain of command must be removed
Sarah Atherton says the MOD must ask itself if the military can be trusted to investigate cases of alleged misconduct.
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Army Exclusive: Former defence secretary calls for the size of the Army to rise to 100,000
Sir Gavin was speaking ahead of the Prime Minister's surprise announcement that defence spending would rise to 2.5% from 2027.
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Russia Russia paying in blood and money as Putin counts the cost of invading Ukraine
US defence officials estimate the war in Ukraine has so far cost the Kremlin more than $200bn - in addition to the human cost.
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Army Cymru am Byth! Welsh Guards mark 110 years of proud service across the globe
The regiment was formed in 1915 and has served everywhere from the First World War to the Falklands, Iraq to Afghanistan.