New RAF chief apologises 'unreservedly' for recruitment drive that discriminated against white men
An independent inquiry confirmed that aviators, either women or from ethnic minority backgrounds, were accelerated ahead of other candidates ...
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Politics Wallace 'very confident' in whoever replaces General Sanders as head of Army
Ben Wallace praised the head of the British Army, who is expected to stand down next year.
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History From a 119-day siege to an annual competition, the long-standing tradition of the field gun
The competition involves pulling historic replicas of antique guns weighing 1,300kg by teams of up to 18 people.
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Cycling Soldier battling arthritis puts on impressive win at Army Road Race Championships
The best of Army cycling go head-to-head at Army Road Race Cycling Championships at the Lee Valley Velodrome.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines mobilised within hours to fly into the 'extraordinary uncertainty' of Sudan
Forces News has spoken to UK Commando Force personnel who raced to evacuate British nationals from wartorn Sudan.
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Weapons and Kit Why the German MG-3 machine-gun is still popular with forces across the world after six decades
Close to 40 countries still use the popular MG-3 machine-gun.
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RAF Royal Air Force recruitment drive discriminated against white men, inquiry finds
The RAF said it accepts the drive amounted to positive discrimination, adding it will not 'make the same mistakes again'.
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Army MOD accepts responsibility for injuries to four Army officer cadets in Germany crash
One seriously injured officer cadet, who now serves in the Army, attended his Sandhurst graduation ceremony in a wheelchair.
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Army MOD launches investigation after five-day fire caused by British Army
The fire scorched more than 16 hectares of woodland and scrubland.
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Army Head of British Army expected to stand down next year after short stint in job
Gen Sir Patrick Sanders has only been Chief of the General Staff for a year, an appointment that normally lasts around three.
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Russia Russian ops in Ukraine to be impacted after Wagner Group reportedly shot down 'special mission' aircraft, UK says
The MOD said Wagner mercenaries shot down Russian helicopters and an Ilyushin II-22M airborne command post aircraft.
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RAF RAF Typhoons join B1 Lancers for exercise above Norwegian Arctic Circle
The Typhoon deployment was to take part in exercises Tempest Strike and Tower Guardian.
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Politics MOD to cover personal life and injury insurance bill up to £150m for troops deployed on operations
The Ministry of Defence has brokered a new deal for its accident and life cover with insurer AIG.
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Cricket 200 not out: Army cricketer makes milestone appearance
Sergeant Jay Boynton played his 200th Army game against Warwickshire Academy.
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Veterans British Army veteran completes ultra-marathon across Tanzania for military charity
Tricia Sinclair works as the director of fitness for charity REORG, which helps rehabilitate veterans and military personnel.
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Cricket Impressive British Army bowlers dominate Warwickshire Academy in big win
The Army Cricket Team are preparing for the Inter Services with high-profile wins.