US defence secretary says special relationship with UK 'as strong as ever'
General Lloyd Austin reaffirms strong US-UK ties while addressing joint efforts in Yemen.
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Afghanistan Fresh hope for former Afghan special forces members previously ineligible for UK resettlement
The move comes after MPs and campaigners pressed for applications from members of units known as the Triples.
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Sport Army pistol shooting prodigy aiming high ahead of Junior World Cup appearance
Sapper Emilia Faulkner catches up with BFBS Sport before competing in two air pistol events at the Junior Shooting World Cup in Spain.
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Navy Royal Navy WO1 applauded for 45 years of dedicated service
Warrant Officer First Class Robert 'Blood' Reid joined in 1979, took part in the Falklands War in 1982 and is still in uniform today.
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Military Life Better quality food and more choice among promised changes to military catering
Vice Admiral Phil Hally, the Chief of Defence People, said the new dining arrangements would be good news for the Armed Forces.
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Music British Army Pipe Major deploys with US Navy Fleet Band aboard USS Pearl Harbor
Colour Sergeant (Pipe Major) James Muir has joined musicians from across the world on a six-month deployment with the US Navy Fleet Band.
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Weapons and Kit Test of new laser weapon on board Type 23 frigates will not go ahead, minister reveals
The DragonFire system will continue to be tested on land, but planned trials at sea will not be taking place after all, at least for now.
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Royal Marines Royal Marine takes on top Royal Navy role for first time in history of Senior Service
Brigadier Rich Cantrill will be named Commander Operations for the Royal Navy's global operations.
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WWII Medals for SAS hero who fought alongside Paddy Mayne in WW2 up for auction
In addition to his medals, Sergeant John Scott was Mentioned In Despatches for his service in the Second World War.
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Sport Former Royal Engineer Gregg Stevenson named Athletes' Athlete of the Year
Former Royal Engineer Gregg Stevenson has been named by Britain's elite athletes as the BEAA's male Athletes' Athlete of the Year 2023.
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Afghanistan Government will see through commitments to Afghan special forces, Mercer says
Reportedly some 400 soldiers who served in two specialist units will have their applications to settle in the UK reviewed.
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Rugby Union Matavesi hopes for continued success following his 'incredible' 2023 campaign
Royal Navy and Fiji international Sam Matavesi looks back on a successful 2023 campaign and his hopes for 2024.
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Navy UK could deploy carrier to plug gap in Red Sea defences, says Armed Forces Minister
James Heappey says a British aircraft carrier could be sent to the region when the USS Dwight D Eisenhower returns to the United States.
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News Watch: Full in-depth interview with head of Strategic Command on pre-bunking Putin, AI and more
Watch our video to see the full in-depth interview with General Sir Jim Hockenhull, the Commander of Strategic Command.
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Boxing Royal Navy fight hard to win boxing contest against historic Western Counties opponents
The fixture between the two teams has more than 50 years of history and was streamed live on the Forces News YouTube channel.
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Boxing Forces fight night: Watch Royal Navy boxers take on Western Counties in full again
A fixture with a 52-year history was shown live on the Forces News YouTube channel.