Courage and sacrifice of those who served in WW2 is a message for us all, says King
King Charles uses his Christmas broadcast to recognise the Second World War generation and the need to learn the lessons of the past
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News The gruelling Atlantic Challenge - Why is it the 'World's Toughest Row'?
Three thousand miles of open ocean. Twenty foot waves. No engine. No support. Just muscle and mind power.
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News From Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, military leaders reflect on a year of global operations
Senior figures from across the Armed Forces look back on a year defined by pace and global reach
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Families From The Great Escape to Elf: Military chiefs share their favourite Christmas films
From iconic action scenes to family traditions on the sofa, the Armed Forces' most senior figures reveal the festive films they return to ...
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RAF Father Christmas cleared for take-off with UK Space Command on sleigh duty
North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) has been tracking the jolly man in red's journey for 70 years, using state-of-the-art tech
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Nato Neutrality doesn't mean pacifism: What Switzerland's new consultation means for its allies
Bern revealed that the consultation will look at defence through several strategic objectives, including strengthening resilience
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Tri-Service Release of Defence Investment Plan delayed - with no clear date in sight for now
Luke Pollard had previously told BFBS Forces News that the plan would be released by Christmas, but the deadline to present it to Parliament ...
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Army Former Army officers urge Prime Minister to halt arms sales to Israel
The group of retired senior Army officers are also calling on Sir Keir Starmer to restrict any dealings with Israel-owned or Israel ...
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Forces Charities Salt, sweat and tears: Royal Navy personnel pushed to the limit on World's Toughest Row
Sailing under the aptly named HMS Oardacious, the team has embarked on the 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean
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Tri-Service Just how ready is the UK for a long war? Former commander Barrons says we aren't
Defined as a conflict measured not in days or even months, but in years, a Long War tests not only armies – but entire societies
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Tri-Service Changing rooms: 1,000 military homes have been upgraded in time for Christmas
The programme, known as Raising the Minimum Standards, has also been extended to cover a further 250 military properties
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RAF Operation Santa: Christmas cheer at 'far away from home' RAF Akrotiri
Hundreds of children based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus received gifts, and even got a chance to spot Santa
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RAF Christmas makeover for Hawker Hunter which guards the gates at RAF Halton
A retired RAF jet with a frontline past has taken on a very different role this Christmas at the gates of RAF Halton
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USA Golden fleet: President unveils Trump-class battleships and new bigger aircraft carrier
President Trump said that the new warships would be larger, faster and 100 times more powerful than any previously built
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RAF Chief of the Air Staff praises personnel's commitment and dedication in Christmas message
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth added that it was important that personnel got some rest ahead of next year
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Tri-Service Our personnel have risen to meet challenges this year, CSOC chief says
General Sir Jim Hockenhull, who will be replaced by Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan next year, praised the professionalism of his charges