What's life like on board a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer?
Forces News takes a look behind the scenes on board HMS Defender, as part of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
News
-
Navy -
Navy King presents medals to 150 Navy personnel for key role in late Queen's funeral
The medals were the monarch's personal thank-you for their role in the late Queen's funeral procession.
-
Veterans £500,000 funding announced to help veterans tackle cost of living crisis in Scotland
The grant awards for 2023-24 are from the Scottish Veterans Fund.
-
Army Red Devils pay tribute after death of founder Colonel Edward Gardener
The team's founder, who set up the British Army's official parachute display team in 1964, has died aged 84.
-
Football UK Armed Forces women's football team reveal squad for crunch clashes
There's a return to the squad for an in-form Royal Navy striker while two players are in line for a first UKAF cap.
-
Navy Royal Navy says 'no decisions' made over fate of frigate HMS Westminster
The frigate has been in Devonport since October 2022, undergoing refit works to extend her service life.
-
Sport Double amputee Army veteran wins gold at European Rowing Championships
Gregg Stevenson won gold alongside Lauren Rowles in the PR2 mixed double skulls at the European Rowing Championships.
-
Weapons and Kit Ukraine: Anti-drone arms race is 'a bit of a cat and mouse game', expert says
Ulrike Franke is an expert in UAVs/drones, artificial intelligence and military technology.
-
Ukraine Ukraine says Storm Shadow missiles have hit '100%' of intended Russian targets
The 'fire and forget' missile is programmed before a mission and can hit targets up to 350 miles away.
-
Boxing Forces boxers lead medal charge at Great Britain Elite Three Nations finals day
Seven military boxers walked away with a medal from the event in Rotherham.
-
Nato UK military is 'leading the way', Cleverly says ahead of Estonia visit
The Foreign Secretary is set for an Estonia stop-off before Nato gathering in Oslo.
-
WWII Battle of the Atlantic veteran shares delight after shaking hands with 'lovely' Princess Royal
Frank Cooper, 97, was a sailor involved in the battle, the longest continuous military operation during WW2.
-
RAF Red Arrows kick off updated and 'more dynamic' display season
The Royal Air Force says its aerobatic display team has added in some large precision shapes into their routines.
-
World Defence Secretary pays tribute to UN peacekeepers on international day of recognition
Mr Wallace pointed out how peacekeepers often operate in challenging environments, to keep others safe from conflict.
-
Navy In pictures: Battle of the Atlantic commemorations continue on the Mersey
A flypast by historic aircraft over the Royal Liver Building on the waterfront involved a Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane.
-
Gurkhas Former Gurkha carried out high-altitude rescue during Everest descent
Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, in 2019 set a record when he climbed the world's 14 highest mountains on Earth.