
Attack drones launched from British carrier for first time
British-made Nyan Maritime one-way drones have taken off from HMS Queen Elizabeth's flight deck, showing how autonomous strike systems could operate alongside F-35B stealth jets for the first time

How Ultra intelligence made its way from Bletchley to the frontline
This short graphic shows the data pipeline from Bletchley Park to the frontline via Whaddon Hall and Rendcomb.

Gurkhas pass out after training in UK - and tragedy at home
Three hundred and twenty Nepali recruits have completed Phase 1 and 2 infantry training - officially becoming professional Gurkhas - having earned their places in the British Army from an initial pool of more than 13,000 applicants

Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel undertake final preparations ahead of Remembrance
Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel have been braving the bitterly cold parade square of HMS Excellent as they prepare for Remembrance Sunday.

Royal Marines buglers prepare for Remembrance Parade
Personnel from the Royal Marines Band Service have been rehearsing the Last Post at HMS Excellent ahead of Remembrance Sunday on 8 November.

The next generation of Forces rugby is coming
The future of forces rugby union will be on full show at the 2026 under-23s Inter Service championship

Wessex crash remembered 40 years on
Westland Wessex XS518 came down in the sea shortly after leaving the airbase in Cyprus, killing two nurses and one member of the aircrew

Covert delivery - thanks to a missile in a box
Defence companies have begun using standard ISO shipping containers not to just to carry weapons, but deploy them too, following the success last year of Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb

Army's newest pipers set for biggest test of musical careers
4 Scots Pipes and Drums are one of the Royal Regiment of Scotland's proudest ceremonial bands, and to fully embed their newest members before the annual Beating Retreat in Dhekelia, they are put through a gruelling three-week bagpipe boot camp

Royal Navy push AFC Portchester to the wire in 6-goal cup clash
The Royal Navy were knocked out by AFC Portchester after a 4-2 loss in the second round of the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup.

























