Meet the Gurkha Band: Soldiers who started their musical journey from scratch
Gurkha soldiers take on the challenge of learning Western instruments, honing their skills and performing at high-profile events.
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Ukraine MOD signals that Ukrainian military is free to use British weapons inside Russia
Anti-tank missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and other weapons donated by the UK could soon be seen on the battlefield in Russia.
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Football RAF sergeant made full-time Wolves Women boss after Elite Athlete status award
Sergeant Dan McNamara was Wolves' head coach on a part-time deal since January 2018.
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Afghanistan Afghan interpreters in danger of being forgotten about, ex-defence attaché warns
It's now three years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, and a retired colonel says more must be done to help the interpreters.
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RAF Jets powered by algae: The RAF's green revolution driven by sustainable fuel
Aircraft, including Typhoon and Poseidon, are now defending the skies using a blend of conventional and sustainable aviation fuel.
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Navy Sailor whose father died in HMS Brilliant's Lynx crash makes first visit to memorial
Thirty-five years on, son David, who followed in his footsteps and is now also a chief petty officer, finally got to see the crash memorial.
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Rugby Union Dates announced for Army v RAF Inter Service rugby union matches in 2025
The final fixture date of the 2025 tournament will be on Saturday 17 May.
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Navy Never-before-seen images of HMS Diamond's intense deployment in Red Sea
The Type 45 destroyer headed back to the Red Sea to help safeguard international shipping from Houthi rebel attacks in March.
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Middle East US military destroy two 'clear and imminent' Houthi rebel threats in the Red Sea
The United States Central Command has reportedly destroyed two Houthi targets after they posed a 'clear and imminent threat'.
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Cycling British Army cyclists enjoy a clean sweep in Inter Services Road Race Championships
Cyclists from across the services took on the Brentor Circuit in Dartmoor in the Inter Services Road Race Championships.
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WWI Documents on public display for first time chart Blenheim Palace's place in First World War history
Documents charting Blenheim's time as a war hospital have been made available to visitors passing through its doors this summer.
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Sport Silver success: British Army tug of war reach multiple finals in British and Irish Championships
The team came away with three silver medals from the championships in Melton Mowbray.
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Navy Drone-killer HMS Diamond tweaked tactics to down waves of Houthi attacks
Commander Pete Evans spoke exclusively to BFBS Forces News about the ship's intense deployment in the Red Sea repelling Houthi attacks.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Band fundraising campaign sees £30k+ raised for terminally ill musician
Sophie Ward saw her life turned upside down after she received a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis at the age of 26.
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Ukraine Ukraine says it controls 1,000 sq km of Russia's Kursk region – and this is how it happened
The action has resulted in large numbers of Russian troops being captured, giving a much-needed boost to the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Ukraine Russian soldiers forced to drink from puddles amid water shortage in Ukraine, MOD says
Water supply issues in Ukraine have been made worse by above-average temperatures in the region.