Falklands War: Veteran recalls horror of fires on ship after Argentine Exocet missile attack
HMS Glamorgan had just completed her bombardment and was sailing to safety when she was hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile
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Boxing Stars of the future: Royal Navy boxers put on a show at annual championships
Fresh faces from across the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines put up memorable performances at the Royal Navy boxing championships
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Tri-Service An honour to serve alongside Armed Forces once again, says ex-para Dan Jarvis
Following the resignation of John Healey over military funding in the Defence Investment Plan, Mr Jarvis is the new Defence Secretary
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News From Kyiv to Cyprus and Estonia: Healey's support for the Armed Forces remained steadfast
Mr Healey has carried out several engagements as Defence Secretary, including visiting British forces in Estonia near the Russian border
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Tri-Service Personnel looking for leadership in wake of Healey resignation, veterans' leader warns
Jonny Ball says nobody who worked with John Healey would be surprised by his response to the Government's funding plans
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Tri-Service Healey resignation signals dire funding for military as DIP labelled not fit for purpose
John Healey resigned over the Defence Investment Plan, which he said falls well short of what is required to keep the country safe
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Politics Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as Defence Secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse ...
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Tri-Service Defence Secretary quits, saying Defence Investment Plan risks safety of Armed Forces
John Healey tells the Prime Minister the DIP does not provide sufficient resources, reducing readiness and increasing the risk to personnel
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Tri-Service The Defence Investment Plan: Who should get what – and what could be sidelined?
With the plan soon to be published, BFBS' Sitrep podcast spoke to a defence expert about how it could shape the future of the Armed Forces
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Politics UK boarding ops: After authority granted, why the hesitancy at the tip of the spear?
More than 200 so-called Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels have entered UK waters since the Prime Minister first threatened to intercept them
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Armed Forces Day The Trooper meets the troops: Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to join Armed Forces Day
The honorary Royal Auxiliary Air Force officer will swap the stage to meet serving personnel, veterans and their families
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Technology Going underground: When the regular battlespace becomes too dangerous, just dig deep
Some defence technology companies believe robots digging tunnels through the Earth's crust is the way forward for warfare
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WWI Princess Anne unveils new memorial to remember 400 lost First World War heroes
The new memorial at Brookwood Military Cemetery commemorates WW1 casualties whose graves were never formally identified
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Veterans 'It's a real war': Veteran remembers Falklands conflict
Colour Sergeant Brian Faulkner served during the Falklands War and fought in the Battle of Mount Longdon
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Falklands Falklands veteran recalls the fierce Battle of Two Sisters
Ian Gardiner led his marines during the fierce night battle for Two Sisters, a 1,000-foot-high mountain, in 1982
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Falklands Former Royal Marine on how his men seized Mount Harriet in daring Falklands raid
Nick Vaux was the Commanding Officer of 42 Commando during Britain's successful recapture of the Falkland Islands