Military planners behind Iraq invasion warn operation could not be repeated today
A BFBS Forces News report examines the build-up to the 2003 conflict, and the highs and lows of preparing land forces for conventional war
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Rugby Union Amy Cokayne scores last-ditch try to clinch Six Nations Grand Slam for Red Roses
The RAF star scored at the 76th minute to help England to a 43-28 victory against France in Bordeaux
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RAF RAF's new anti-drone missiles move from testing to deployment in just eight weeks
Typhoons patrolling the skies in the Middle East are now equipped with the low-cost Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
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Transition Celebrating excellence: Finalists announced for awards shining a light on veteran talent
The British Forces in Business Awards returns for its ninth year, celebrating those shaping civilian careers after leaving the military
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Rugby Union British Army men claim final bragging rights with victory over Royal Air Force in Gloucester
The British Army beat the Royal Air Force 20-38 in the final clash of the 2026 Inter Service Championships
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Rugby Union Army women fight off valiant RAF to secure Inter Service title at Kingsholm Stadium
The British Army continue their dominance at the Inter Services, but had to dispatch a strong RAF team to secure a 12-52 win at Kingsholm ...
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Navy Royal Navy's only operational attack submarine arrives in Gibraltar after retasking
HMS Anson had been deployed to Australia and has subsequently been retasked with operating near the Persian Gulf
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Aircraft F-14 Tomcat: The real star of Top Gun as Tom Cruise's film celebrates its 40th birthday
The F-14 looked spectacular and had a serious Cold War job – keeping Soviet bombers, spy planes and missiles away from US Navy carriers
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Navy Wildcat and mouse: Navy's helicopters dodge P2000s on Exercise Tamber Shield
In the Norwegian fjords, it's a game of cat and mouse, with the Royal Navy's Wildcat helicopters looking to get away from a range of threats
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Royal Marines Carns a genuine military hero says minister, amid rumours of Labour leadership contest
Luke Pollard says the former marine has a bright political future ahead, but in the meantime the defence team needs to get on with the job
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Football Royal Artillery women win Edwards Cup, heralding a return to top-flight football
The Gunners beat the Royal Army Medical Services 2-1 to clinch the Edwards Cup
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USA Former Royal Marine recounts his time on Exercise Purple Star and the tragedy that unfolded
BFBS Forces News Archive Researcher Richard White was deployed to Camp Lejeune in 1996
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Arctic/Antarctic Aircraft carrier's deployment is a show of force to respond to Russian threat, expert says
BFBS' Sitrep podcast spoke to Commodore Steve Prest about how HMS Prince of Wales will be used in the High North
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Royal Marines Vehicle seizures and helicopter raids sharpen Royal Marines ahead of US deployment
The exercises come as the UK Commando Force prepares to deploy to the US, where they will work alongside the US Navy Special Operations ...
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Army PWRR section commander and PTI honoured with Kohima Day award for service in Cyprus
The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment recognises the top corporal with the Kohima Cup at Episkopi Garrison in Cyprus
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Navy Bloodhound loose: HMS Somerset's Merlin drops torpedo during Atlantic sub-hunting drills
The Type 23 frigate practised hunting submarines during patrol training in the waters between the UK and Norway