Military may be forced to choose between defending Ukraine or the High North, MP says
Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty floated the idea due to the size of the British Army, which currently stands at around 74,000
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Rugby Union Army men earn thumping win over Rams, as Army women prevail over Irish Defence Force
The British Army's men's and women's rugby teams have been in action as build-up for the 2026 Inter Service Championships is in full swing
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Nuclear Russian missile defences could neutralise Navy's nuclear deterrent, experts warn
A report says the multi-layered ballistic missile defence network around the Russian capital could compromise the UK's nuclear deterrence
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Football UK Armed Forces women's football team to face off with French for first time
A match is scheduled for the SB Stadium in Sandhurst in April
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Tri-Service Shadow of war is on Europe's door warns Carns - who reckons UK is ready to fight
The Armed Forces Minister was asked whether the UK is prepared for a conflict, which he predicts could break out within the next five years
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Ukraine See the enemy without being seen is key lesson for soldiers, says ex-infantry officer
In the latest episode of BFBS Forces News' Battle Talk podcast, Andrew Fox explains why camouflage and concealment is critical in Ukraine
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Army A soldier's soldier: Service remembers former CDS Field Marshal Lord Guthrie
The former Chief of the Defence Staff died last September aged 86 and is remembered for his leadership style of honour, humour and humility
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Royal Marines Special delivery: Marines let the drone take the strain with mortars and machine guns
Heavy-lift Malloy Aeronautics T-150B quadcopters have been put to good use in Norway in conditions as cold as -28°C
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Navy A landmark day for Type 31s as HMS Active rolls out while work begins on Bulldog
Construction on four out of the five Inspiration-class warships is now underway at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife
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Navy Royal Navy takes command of anti-piracy task force as captain signals uncrewed push
The UK has taken over command of CTF 151, the international counter-piracy task force operating from Bahrain
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Royal Marines Snipers in the snow: Royal Marines practise their deadly craft on the range in Norway
The snipers from 45 Commando have been putting their bolt-action L96 .338 rifles to work with some help from their spotters
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Russia Russia's grey zone tactics aim to undermine, not cross the line - at least for now
The question for Nato and Europe is whether they can secure infrastructure and deter escalation before a future attack becomes a fatal one
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Ukraine Putin's invasion a blunder of epic proportions, reckons BFBS Forces News Ukraine expert
Simon Newton says Vladimir Putin's so-called Special Military Operation will go down in military history - for all the wrong reasons
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News Rising tensions drive global defence spending to record $2.63 trillion, think tank says
According to a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, global dynamics are undergoing rapid change, driven by policy ...
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Ukraine Four years to change the modern battlefield: Ukraine heralds new era of warfare
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on this day four years ago ushered in a new era of drone warfare and whole-society defence
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Sport British Army water polo sit third in Conference Championship division after first loss
It was still two wins from the three matches played in Borehamwood