Next-gen fighter must break the mould without soaring costs and delays, says new report
The Defence Select Committee warns the MOD that the in-service target date of 2035 for GCAP is ambitious and challenging.
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Football RAF sergeant set for Manchester United FA Cup fifth round showdown
The now full-time Wolves boss is only the military involvement in the competition left apart from potential official appointments.
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Ukraine Ukraine suffers from fewer Russian drone attacks for the first time in months
The MOD believes that weather and other facts have played a part in reducing Russia's ability to launch drones.
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Royal Marines Senior Royal Marines officials reviewing ban on beards that could soon be scrapped
The Royal Navy says recruitment and service policies are being reviewed amid reports the beard ban is to be lifted.
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Ukraine Zelensky offers to exchange North Korean soldiers with Ukrainian POWs
The Ukrainian President says captured North Korean soldiers who want to 'spread the truth about the war' will have options.
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Army Earning your stripes: A soldier's first step up the ranks to lance corporal
BFBS Forces News follows the progress of junior soldiers taking part in the latest Junior NCO Cadre run by The Rifles in Cyprus.
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Sport British Army v RAF: watch Challenge Cup clash again
The all-forces tie was shown live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel and on BFBS TV (for serving personnel only).
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Russia German military suspects Russian involvement after drones appear over military bases
Germany's armed forces and police forces are investigating after drones appeared over several bases in Bavaria.
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Forces Charities Soldiering On Awards open for nominations in special 15th anniversary year
Nominations are open until Sunday 30 March, with the ceremony taking place at the House of Lords in July.
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Special forces Secretive world of UK Special Forces and its selection process revealed for the first time
Military personnel have been told the message from the UKSF community is to come and have a go.
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News BFBS Forces News joins Bluesky – here's who you can follow on the social media platform
The innovative platform offers a fresh way to engage with our content and stay updated on the latest military news and events.
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Winter Sports World Cup bronze for Taylor Lawrence as Corrie Mapp bags para bobsleigh gold
Royal Marine Commando Taylor Lawrence wins bronze in St. Moritz as Corrie Mapp wins para bobsleigh gold in Lillehammer.
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Sport Female team of Royal Navy sailors joined by dolphins on World's Toughest Row
HMS Oardacious Valkyries are currently making their way from the Canary Islands to Antigua.
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LGBTQ Former sailor recalls moment he came out to his ship's captain on day gay ban was lifted
Today marks 25 years since the ban on lesbian and gay service personnel was lifted in the Armed Forces.
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Opinion Twenty-five years since end of gay ban, I'm proud I pushed the accelerator of change
In his own words, Fighting With Pride co-founder Craig Jones reflects on his battle for equality 25 years on since the gay ban was lifted.
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Rugby League British Army v RAF Challenge Cup clash is postponed because of frozen pitch
The match was scheduled to be broadcast live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.