Norway: The highlight of my career as a Royal Marine – I just didn't know it at the time
The infamous Cold Weather Warfare course trains Royal Marines to survive and operate in one of the world's most challenging climates
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Nato Lithuania generates annual list of 5,000 people drafted for military conscription
Each January, the Military Conscription and Recruitment Service randomly selects eligible men using an electronic system
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Aircraft Night Stalkers: The unit involved in the Venezuelan operation – and so much more
Elements of the US Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are thought to be in the UK, with their latest mission unknown
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Nato Greenland: Denmark's capabilities in the spotlight amid threats from Trump
BFBS Forces News has looked into Denmark's capabilities in the region, its responsibilities, and the current reinforcement efforts underway
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Aircraft US military aircraft arrive in UK – and online chat suggests something big is going down
US military assets including C-17 Globemasters and AC-130J Ghostriders have been spotted flying into US Air Force bases in England
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Navy No ballistic missile blind spot – but little to fill the gap, warns former commander
Retired Air Marshal Greg Bagwell says a complete air defence system for the UK would be overly costly with little guarantee of success
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Navy Man fined £500 for wearing fake admiral uniform and medals on Remembrance Sunday
The judge tells Jonathan Carley it's a 'sad reflection upon you that you chose to do such a thing on a very difficult day for so many'
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RAF In pictures: RAF Typhoons strike an underground ISIS weapons facility in Syria
The mission involved RAF Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, in a joint strike with French aircraft at the weekend
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Tri-Service Three-quarters of BFBS Forces News audience supports military gap year scheme, poll shows
Almost half of the 1,200 respondents said they strongly supported the scheme, which will open for recruitment in March
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USA Another bite of the Nifty Nugget: US revives large-scale mobilisation exercise
The US last conducted the exercise in 1978, replicating what would happen if it needed to respond to an existential conflict
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News A spy on your street: How Russia is recruiting in Britain for the grey zone gig economy
From amateur saboteurs recruited over Telegram to spy rings on the Norfolk coast, Russia is making increasing use of proxy agents in Britain
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Tri-Service Military chiefs share a glimpse of what lies ahead for the Armed Forces in 2026
Increased uncertainty and volatility, more deployments, new technological developments, and continued support for Ukraine were among those ...
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Navy New tech, old threats: Royal Navy to get AI-powered command hubs to tackle mines
The system will connect unmanned surface vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles and sensors through a single operating platform
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Royals A year in pictures: The royals and their roles with the Armed Forces in 2025
Parades, inspections and behind-the-scenes moments from royal military life in 2025
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RAF Virtual war: RAF and UK Space Command join allies for multinational exercise
The US Air Force hosted personnel from the UK, Canada and Australia for Exercise Virtual Flag: Coalition
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Army Twigs, moss and mine tape: How a model helps soldiers prepare for a mission
Having a 3D visualisation of the operating environment gives every soldier taking part a better understanding of what lies ahead