British Army's ceremonial troops swap scarlet for grey in historic style as winter looms
Marking the transition to Greenwich Mean Time, they exchanged their iconic scarlet tunics for the heavy woollen Athol grey livery
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Cricket Taking cricket around the world: UKAF women's team set off for historic tour to Nepal
The UK Armed Forces women's cricket team have embarked on a historic tour to Nepal where they will tackle tough opposition and challenging ...
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Ukraine Shaheds less likely to get through as drone-detecting Iris radar gets key upgrade
Detection is the first line of defence, and the capability of the Iris radar has been enhanced with the help of feedback from the frontline
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Football George Bishop scores stunning double as UKAF make winning start to Kentish Cup defence
A first-half thunderbolt from Bishop stole the show in an impressive UKAF performance
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LGBTQ King and LGBT community come together – with a touch of Abba – at memorial unveiling
Homosexuality was unlawful in the Armed Forces from 1967 to 2000, but the community is now being honoured with a memorial
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Aviation History If not now, when? BBMF pilot on making aviation history and words of advice
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Squadron Leader Ben Polwin won the King's Cup in September with his wife Sophie
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RAF Gas! Gas! Gas! RAF specialists lead Nato's response to CBRN threats on Ex Toxic Trip
The exercise saw 450 participants from 14 nations practise chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear responses under realistic and ...
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Navy Two US Navy aircraft crash off same carrier within 30 minutes of each other in South China Sea
All the crew members from both aircraft were rescued and are in a stable condition, according to the US Pacific Fleet
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Ukraine Construction time: Saab boss says Gripens destined to fight Russia may be built in Ukraine
Saab is supplying up to 150 jets to Kyiv, with final assembly potentially taking place on Ukrainian soil rather than Swedish
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Boxing George Crotty remains undefeated in professional career with win at O2 Arena
He defeated Bahador Karami in his preliminary fight ahead of the Parker and Wardley clash in the World Heavyweight Championship at the O2 ...
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Northern Ireland MP blasts 'absurd' EU compliance rules for poppy sellers in Northern Ireland
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann has criticised rules that mean poppy sellers in Northern Ireland must display EU compliance paperwork
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USA US flexes its muscles to Venezuela as USS Gerald R Ford deployed to Caribbean waters
What's going on in the Caribbean? Tensions between US and Venezuela see military action ramp up
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Football Rewatch the title-deciding Kentish Cup clash between UKAF and French Armed Forces
This year's tournament will be live in full on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel
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News Mulling over the mullet: Global armed forces divided over back-in-fashion hairstyle
The look popularised by the Beastie Boys back in the 1990s is rearing its head again – but for some countries, it's outgrown its welcome
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Motorsport Classic cars and planes on show as Shuttleworth Collection receives special military visit
The UK Armed Forces Rally Team have a blast at the Shuttleworth Race Day and Air Show alongside the best collection of vintage vehicles and ...
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Ukraine Zelensky inspects the Guards with the King ahead of talks to help guard Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader inspected 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards alongside the King at Windsor before traveling to Downing Street