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.
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Ukraine Ukrainian forces destroy third bridge as Russia scrambles troops to defend home turf
With the destruction of all three bridges over the Seym River, Ukrainian forces have effectively cut off crucial routes used by Russia.
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King Charles King inspects Royal Regiment of Scotland after warm welcome to summer at Balmoral
The King received a guard of honour from Balaklava Company to officially mark his arrival at Balmoral for his summer residence.
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Equestrian Army and Navy equestrian teams hunt down RAF in race for team Inter Services title
The latest round of action in the championship was a Navy-led event in South Wales.
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USA Medal of Honor v Presidential Medal of Freedom: How the US's highest honours compare
Former US President Donald Trump controversially compared a civilian award favourably to the US Medal of Honor.