Former RAF commander urges Europe to revisit Sky Shield 2.0 air protection for Ukraine
A proposed air protection zone over western Ukraine is gaining renewed attention as Europe grapples with shifting US support.
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Opinion Tackling toxic cultures and taking steps to keep personnel safe would help retention issues
Solicitor Natasha Mason says military personnel are reluctant to pursue complaints and are disheartened about continuing to serve.
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Football British Army ready for 'two cup finals' ahead of live Inter Services clash with RAF
The opening match of the 2025 Inter Services championships will be live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.
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Russia Russia puts Kyiv's forces under pressure ahead of key talks on peace plan
Russian forces are making gains in Ukrainian-held parts of Kursk, seizing several villages and seeking to encircle thousands of troops.
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RAF Insufficient pilots claim is nonsense as all operations have enough aircrew, says RAF
The Royal Air Force denies claims that it doesn't have enough pilots, insisting all current operations are going ahead as planned.
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Boxing Olympic gold medallist and RAF boxing legend Dick McTaggart dies aged 89
He became the first British boxer to appear at three Olympic Games.
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Ukraine The rise of uncrewed surface vessels: How Ukraine is rewriting the rules of naval warfare
The Black Sea has become a proving ground for new tech, and unmanned surface vessels are leading the charge.
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Football Major Joey Collins appointed new head coach of UK Armed Forces men's football team
It's an Army FA coach who takes charge of the team heading into the 2025 Kentish Cup.
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Politics Strategic Defence Review: What it is and how it may affect the Armed Forces
The SDR is being led externally for the first time, unlike previous defence reviews that have been conducted by the Government.
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Army It's off the tools and into the field as REME troops hone their soldiering skills
Soldiers from the Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers seeking to confirm their promotion to corporal take charge of a section.
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Royal Marines MCX joins KS-1 as Commando Force upgrades its armoury with new rifle
Commandos recently acquired the L403A1 KS-1 for general use, while this new weapon is suited to counter-terror work.
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Ukraine Sitrep: Defend its cities or fight the war? Ukraine may face some hard choices
The US freeze of aid means Ukraine will need to prioritise how it uses its military resources, according to a Kyiv-based defence analyst.
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Rugby League Royal Navy rugby league team beat GB Teachers to retain Ian Molyneux plate
The 26-4 win was a good way for the Navy to get back on the track after January’s Challenge Cup defeat.
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Ukraine Sitrep: Americans know Russia invaded Ukraine, even if White House pretends it doesn't
This week's Sitrep podcast explains how Ukraine could be affected by President Trump's decision to freeze aid and intelligence data.
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Women Battle of Britain plotter recalls seeing Churchill looking on - wreathed in cigar smoke
Kay Thomas, who was based at RAF Uxbridge in 1940, is one of the last remaining women to have served during the Battle of Britain.
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Women Inspirational veterans mark 80 years of vital work on International Women's Day
The event organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans honoured the huge contribution women made during the Second World War.