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
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Nato Finland aims to boost reservist numbers to a million - by raising upper age limit
Finland already has a large reservist force that it can call on, and the new move, which takes effect tomorrow, will make it larger still
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Tri-Service Under 25? Have 12 months to spare? How about taking an Armed Forces gap year?
The Armed Forces Foundation Scheme lasts around a year and at the end there's no commitment to join full-time
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Tri-Service New Year Honours 2026: Complete list of military personnel set to receive awards
The King awards titles including knighthoods, OBEs and MBEs to individuals recognised for significant public service, merit or bravery
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Army Deal with Germany sees British Army move closer to getting new RCH 155 howitzer
Three RCH 155 demonstrator vehicles are being built, based on the Boxer chassis, to help fulfil the Royal Artillery's long-term requirement
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WWII Modern Britain branded disappointing by WW2 veteran awarded New Year Honour
Mervyn Kersh, who was awarded a British Empire Medal for Holocaust education, says the UK risks repeating the mistakes that led to WW2
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News Police end four-decade probe into disappearance of Royal Navy sailor Simon Parkes
The 18--year-old disappeared when his ship HMS Illustrious was docked in Gibraltar in 1986
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Tri-Service Exclusive: UK doesn't need voluntary military service, insists Defence Secretary
While France and Germany are pushing for this, John Healey tells BFBS Forces News the UK does not need to follow suit