Czech president promises drone-busting L-159 jets for Ukraine – but prime minister says No
Ukraine's air defences are in dire need of help – but that help will no longer be on its way in the shape of the Czech-made Aero L-159 Alca
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Nato EOD expert appointed by UK as new military representative to Nato and the EU
Lieutenant General Eldon Millar, who starts in the role on 20 January, began his career in the Royal Engineers and has served across defence
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Olympics RAF's Nicole Burger becomes first South African woman to qualify for Olympics in skeleton
Nicole Burger will compete in the women's skeleton events at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, a first for a South African ...
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Ukraine What would be on UK's shopping list to preserve a Ukraine-Russia peace deal
The UK has committed £200m to prepare British troops for a possible deployment to Ukraine as part of a multinational force if there's a ...
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Special forces Bear Grylls passed SAS selection on second try – no mean feat for this demanding course
The 51-year-old served as a Special Air Service reservist for three years – find out what it takes to join this elite unit
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Navy Proteus: The Navy's uncrewed helicopter that's full-size – and now fully airborne
British aviation history has been made with the Leonardo demonstrator making its maiden flight
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Weapons and Kit Breaching body armour: MOD issues requirements for SA80 family's replacements
Defence Equipment & Support is seeking a direct swap for the whole SA80 family of weapons that are currently in service – with some caveats
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News Ten years of BFBS MiPlayer: From HMS Iron Duke trial to planned submarine rollout
MiPlayer now supports forces on land, at sea, in the air, and now beneath the waves
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Cycling Overcoming the obstacles: British Army retain Inter Services cyclo-cross championship
It's another year at the top for the Army team
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RAF RAF withdraw from 2026 Challenge Cup due to player availability issues
It comes after the Heworth v RAF match was postponed for a second time
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Army More housing built for single soldiers and families as cyber unit moves to new home
Alongside the housing, brand-new technical and training buildings for personnel will be constructed for the regiment
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Health and Fitness For the love of lifting: The superbly simple sport that's exploding across the military
Powerlifting, often confused with bodybuilding and weightlifting, is made up of just three moves – a squat, a bench press and a deadlift
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Tri-Service Strategic Reserve age limit rising to 65 so more can be recalled should war loom
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns explains a number of changes are being made to bolster the UK's reserves and simplify the recall process
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Ukraine Drone kills: Moscow's soldiers increasingly getting hit by Ukrainian UAVs
In July 2025, the Ukrainian military claimed its UAS units hit 16,262 Russian soldiers and by October that had risen to nearly 25,000
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Nato Greenland is safe in our hands, Nato allies signal to US president Trump
BFBS Forces News has summarised the key developments in the High North as Trump continues to try to obtain Greenland
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Forces Charities Stand united for Jon: Navy veteran to tackle Leeds Marathon after devastating diagnosis
Former Chief Petty Officer Jon Over was aged just 42 when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease