Dynamic Manta: A close look at Nato's premier anti-submarine exercise
Ten allied nations including the UK took part, operating seamlessly across the air, surface and sub-surface domains
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Epic Fury A sledgehammer to crack a nut: Ex-fighter pilot's take on F-35 downing drone
Sean Bell described the feat as surreal - but questioned the logic of using a state-of-the-art jet to take out an inexpensive UAV
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Epic Fury We're here, ready and able, says CO as Royal Navy Wildcats get sent to Cyprus
Two Wildcat helicopters, whose crews are more used to operating from ships, will be helping to defend the island from drone attacks
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Rugby Union Inter Service impact: Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership
BFBS Forces News went to find out how a trio of Royal Navy men's rugby union players are finding playing for London Scottish in Champ Rugby
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Netball British Army men win exhibition match against RAF during Inter Services competition
It was an Army win at the tournament
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Netball Winning by one point: Navy and RAF play out exciting Inter Services netball clash
The Royal Navy picked up a dramatic win at RAF Cosford
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Epic Fury F-35 pilot on downing two Shahed drones in Royal Navy operational first
F-35B Lightning jets based at RAF Akrotiri are well-equipped to take on a wide variety of aerial threats
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Epic Fury We're doing all we can to protect Cyprus, insists Defence Secretary as he thanks personnel
John Healey explains how air defence measures continue to be bolstered on the island following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri
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Netball Rewatch the action as Inter Services netball returns to RAF Cosford
Three spectacular open matches were in store at the home of RAF netball
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Epic Fury Strait of Hormuz disruption is sign of polycrisis arriving sooner than expected, top risk analyst says
Sibylline CEO Justin Crump also told BFBS Sitrep that rivals act when they see maximum advantage rather than perfect readiness
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Cadets No sign of extra cash six months after £70m funding announcement for cadets
An MOD pledge to increase youth participation in the cadet forces does not yet appear to have materialised
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Navy No money, no maintenance, no crew: Why the UK has no ships in the Gulf
A shrinking, ageing Navy, and a lack of spending have all contributed to a lack of readiness, a former Royal Navy Commodore told BFBS Forces ...
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News Polycrisis: the meaning of the term and how it applies to Op Epic Fury and Iranian response
The term comes from a 2025 report from the intelligence firm Sibylline and references multi-front pressure on the West
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Iran The Strait of Hormuz: The military cost of disruption as Iran war escalates
Threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps prompted a partial closure of the passageway, sparking concerns as shipping traffic fell
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RAF Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF defenders score to edge out Royal Navy
A 2-1 victory was a good start for the Air Force in their home fixture
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Epic Fury Healey's arrival aims to quell concern about level of defence UK providing to Cyprus
The UK's response to drone attacks on the island triggered by Operation Epic Fury have received only a cautious welcome