HMS Tamar prepares for South Pacific mission with training in New Zealand
HMS Tamar undergoes intensive training with the Royal New Zealand Navy ahead of a joint mission in Fiji to combat illegal fishing.
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Football Navy star Jack Wright on his rapid rise through UK Armed Forces football
The Royal Navy's Jack Wright speaks to BFBS about his breakout year in 2023 and his hopes for 2024.
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Army Army could be new silent service as it develops tactically quieter electric vehicles
Project Lurcher is the first step towards making the Army's vehicles not only environmentally friendly, but more operationally capable.
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Women 'Pioneering' Wrens compare stories with personnel on visit to RNAS Yeovilton
The Somerset base hosted a visit from the Association of Women of the Royal Navy Service.
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Football Royal Navy women prepare for Inter Services battle against Royal Air Force
The Royal Navy will clash with the Royal Air Force in the final week of the Inter Services championships in Shrewsbury Town FC.
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Nuclear Sitrep: Would you press the nuclear button? How wargaming can help prepare for the worst
We spoke to a number of wargaming experts on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast, with the nuclear option being a controversial topic.
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Ukraine Ukraine's running out of ammo, not courage, Nato chief says in call for more allied support
Nato allies have the capacity to provide Kyiv with more support, but must show the political will to do so, the Secretary General said.
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Russia Beriev A-50: Russia's airborne early warning aircraft that's fallen prey to Ukrainian missiles
The A-50 can detect threats and direct attacks, but as few as eight are thought to still be in service, and not all of those are flying.
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Rugby Union British Army beat British Police in exciting try-filled rugby union clash
A 41-5 win for the Army in Aldershot continued their Inter Services preparations.
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Tri-Service Heavy-lift drones: With no human lives at risk, could they replace the helicopter?
Drones are being developed that can carry increasingly heavy payloads, so what could this mean for the helicopter and its human crew?
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Army Armed Forces Minister James Heappey to quit role and stand down as MP at next election
The former Rifles officer, who was first elected as MP for Wells in 2015, said his decision to give up his seat had been painful.
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Football RAF women's captain 'leading by example' as Air Force aim for another title
Sergeant Cat Beaver is an instrumental player for the Air Force.
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Russia Russia knocked out GPS to RAF aircraft carrying Defence Secretary, Downing St confirms
An aircraft carrying Mr Shapps as he was returning home from Poland was targeted by Russia through electrical interference.
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Weapons and Kit RPG-7: The iconic Soviet weapon used by soldiers, terrorists and militias around the world
This Cold War-era weapon is still in widespread use on the modern battlefield due to its robust design and innovative shaped charge warhead.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines enact historic Tower of London ceremony with helicopter and landing craft
From oysters to Cachaça, the ceremony of paying the Constables' Dues has been a time-honoured tradition spanning over 700 years.
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Heritage Paying their dues: The naval tradition of bringing alcohol to the monarch
During the reign of Richard II, naval ships passing into London were ordered to pay a fee to the Constable of the Tower.