Watch: Houthi drone downed – not by missile, but by machine gun from French helicopter
The attack drone that had been attempting to hit a ship in the Red Sea was engaged by a machine gunner on board an AS565 Panther helicopter.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives on the Forth ahead of vital repair work to propeller
The aircraft carrier will undergo work on her starboard propeller shaft coupling at Rosyth Dockyard.
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Veterans Mercer: Government scheme to end veteran homelessness is hugely successful
Veterans' Affairs Minister says the Government scheme has seen more than 500 people settled into housing.
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Politics Australian forces say G'day to Brits under new agreement to strengthen military co-operation
The nations agree to work closer together to counter threats in the Red Sea, train Ukrainians, build new submarines and share intelligence.
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Boxing Forces Fight Night: Army retains Inter Services title in electric night of boxing
The British Army have retained their Inter Services team title after a spectacular night of boxing in Aldershot.
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RAF Last living recipient of Second World War VC awarded one more medal - 75 years late
Flying Officer John Cruickshank VC, who flew Catalinas in the RAF, has been awarded his Air Efficiency Award 75 years after he earned it
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Nato Historic first for Nato warship entering Stockholm after Sweden's accession to alliance
Footage captured from the bridge of the Almirante Juan de Borbón as the vessel enters port.
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Boxing Rewatch every punch by the military's best boxers in a pulsating Forces Fight Night
The biggest night on the forces boxing calendar was a knock-out event - rewatch all the thrilling fights here.
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Football Royal Navy wins Inter Services title for first time in 8 years
The Royal Navy win 1-2 against the Royal Air Force to win their first Inter Services title since 2016.
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Football Inter Services football: rewatch every key moment in title-twisting championships
Every minute of the 2024 Inter Services championships was live with BFBS Sport.
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Football Royal Air Force women win fourth consecutive Inter Services title
The Royal Air Force women took a 1-0 victory against the Royal Navy to win the Inter Services title.
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Russia Russia's wallet bleeds as Ukraine attacks multiple oil and gas sites that help fund war
Russia's war income is being targeted by Ukraine as it targets some of the country's largest refineries.
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Politics MOD admits it has too many secret cloud capabilities and is seeking commercial help
Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge says the MOD is ramping up its engagement with industry to find a sole provider.
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Navy HMS Protector's crew celebrates end of Antarctic mission with Hands to Bathe and banyan
After navigating the frosty expanses of the Antarctic, the sailors embraced the warmth of 30°C sunshine while at sea.
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Ukraine Ukraine in danger puts America at risk, US defence chief warns as cash and ammo run low
Lloyd J Austin III visited Germany to discuss support for Ukraine and warned that things were getting worse.
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Army Household Cavalry make a splash at the beach during training session ahead of summer duties
Taking the horses on a break to the beach gives them time to relax and build bonds with their riders.