From rugby pitches to Pacific partnerships: The IDRC reflects growing defence alliances
From Fiji, Tonga and Australia, the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition has shed a light on the current cooperation between nations ...
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Cadets More cadets than soldiers as Govt invests millions in military youth organisations
The MOD is setting an ambitious growth target for the Army Cadets – far larger than its recruitment goals for the regular forces
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Rugby Union Irish Defence Force survives Tongan scare to progress to the semi-finals
The Irish Defence Force beat a resurgent Tongan team 31-39 to finish second in the Pool A standings and secure their place in the IDRC semi ...
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Prince Philip 'It was a great relief': When the Duke of Edinburgh watched Japan's 1945 surrender
The then-24-year-old prince was serving in the Royal Navy in Tokyo Bay when Japan formally surrendered to the Allies on 2 September 1945
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Rugby Union UKAF top their pool following a trying game against mighty Zambian side
The UK Armed Forces have officially topped Pool A th the 2025 IDRC after winning 32-22 against Zambia.
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Rugby Union Australia boost qualification hopes with thumping win over Vodafone LooseHeadz
The 81-7 win puts the Aussies up into second in Pool B.
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News Could UK forces find themselves on ground in Ukraine in a reassurance force?
As peace talks are underway, Britain is helping shape the concept of a Reassurance Force, made up of allied partners to maintain future ...
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Rugby Union Fiji overcome red card to beat France in tense IDRC thriller and take control of Pool B
They overcame some ill-discipline to beat the reigning champions in Henley
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Navy In pictures: What happens to Russian destroyer in UK waters? It's met with River-class OPV
Portsmouth-based patrol ship monitored Vice Admiral Kulakov and support tankers during five-day transit
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USA In pictures: Army medics from 16 Medical Regiment train with USAF on Ex Mobility Serpent
The joint UK-US exercise took place both on the ground and in the air to increase the ability to operate in a high-intensity environment
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Army Army fires new missile that can hit a tennis ball travelling at twice the speed of sound
The Royal Artillery has test-fired its new Land Ceptor in the UK for the first time – it's part of the wider Sky Sabre air defence system
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Navy Small but packing a mighty punch: Royal Navy's tiniest ships head back to the Baltic
P2000 vessels HMS Dasher, Express, Puncher and Pursuer will carry out a range of activities, including harbour defence and minehunting
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Rugby Union Army soldier 'nervous, but excited' ahead of Rugby World Cup debut with Fiji
Guardsman Manuqalo Komaitai will represent the British Army at this summer's tournament
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Rugby Union UKAF first to qualify for semi-finals after commanding win over Irish Defence Forces
UKAF have now qualified for the IDRC knock-out stage in Richmond on August 30.
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Afghanistan Ex-intelligence chief: Lessons must be learned after more Afghan data breaches emerge
As further Afghan data breaches are revealed, Philip Ingram told BFBS Forces News that a root and branch review is essential to prevent ...
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Rugby Union Zambia dominate against the Tongans to boost their Pool A qualification hopes
Zambia's first game of the tournament was an impressive display against Tonga