Royal Navy's Merlin helicopter maintenance contract extended in £165m deal
The maritime service has a fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft.
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RAF Did Tunnock's exploding Tea Cakes deserve their Cold War V-bomber ban?
The treats were added to the RAF's no-fly list in the wake of a Tea Cake-related incident at altitude.
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RAF Farewell parade in Cyprus marks retirement of RAF Puma after 54 years of service
A parade bidding farewell to one of the Royal Air Force's most trusted aircraft has been held by 84 Squadron at RAF Akrotiri.
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Gurkhas Sappers' performance of corps song is more than just words, says Gurkha captain
The latest attestation ceremony was accompanied with a performance of the Corps of Royal Engineers' song, Hurrah for the CRE.
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USA Bodies of three of the four missing US soldiers recovered in Lithuania
The soldiers were reported missing during a training exercise in the Pabrade Training Area last week.
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Sport RAF judokas wins complete set of medals at first-ever British Veterans Open
Judokas from across the services took part in the inaugural British Veterans Open in London.
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VE Day Poppies installation returns to Tower of London to mark VE Day 80 commemorations
The main installation will resemble a wound at the centre of the Tower of London, with poppies flowing out over the lawn.
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Ukraine British Commandos helped generals leave Ukraine at start of war, investigation finds
British troops, possibly Royal Marines, apparently dressed in plain clothes to escort Ukrainian generals out of the country and into Poland.
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RAF Half the age of the RAF: The amazing service life of the Puma helicopter
BFBS Forces News looks back over the long service history of the versatile and highly capable Puma helicopter.
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Army British Army using new port alliance to return from largest Nato exercise so far
Troops ands vehicles from 7 Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team are arriving back in the UK through the port of Immingham in Lincolnshire.
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VE Day Royal British Legion to host tea party to commemorate VE Day's 80th anniversary
The RBL is organising several events, including a tea party and a remembrance service, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Northern Ireland Trial date set for former soldier accused of murder over Bloody Sunday deaths
Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of the murders of James Wray and William McKinney in 1972.
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Rugby Union British Army rugby union record double win in 'Le Crunch' against French Army
It was two impressive wins in Aldershot for the British team.
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RAF Pumas make farewell flypast overs Cyprus after remarkable 54 years of service
Following more than half a century of service, the helicopter has bid goodbye to the RAF with a series of flypasts.
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RAF Springhawk is go! Red Arrows touch down in Croatia for pre-season training
The RAF' aerobatic display team are in Croatia to prepare for their 2025 display season.
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Nato Recovery efforts continue at site of submerged vehicle of four missing US soldiers
The soldiers from the US Army's 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division were reported missing while on exercise at the Pabrade training ground.