British Army has capability gaps due to the war in Ukraine, says Armed Forces Minister
The Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has said the war in Ukraine has created “capability gaps” for UK forces, particularly the Army.
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Middle East Operational environment in Gaza like nothing I've seen before, says former British DSACEUR
General Sir John McColl has returned from the Middle East where he received a briefing from the Israeli military.
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Ukraine Russian logistics hampered by Ukraine's destruction of bridges in Kursk, says MOD
Ukraine has destroyed road and pontoon bridges over the westward-flowing river in the Kursk Oblast.
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D-Day Relatives of Horsa Bridge heroes unveil new memorial in Normandy after four-day cycle
In 1944, 180 servicemen captured two bridges and, 80 years later, their relatives unveiled a memorial to honour their courage.
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Army All change: It's SA80 v G36 as British and German troops swap small arms
Infanteers from 1 Rifles training with German paratroopers on Salisbury Plain also pitted the GPMG against the MG5 light machine gun.
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Mental Health Outpouring of support for paratrooper after emotional story of his suicide attempt
Warrant Officer Lee Fox spoke openly to mark the annual World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Ukraine Interflex a success, but training Ukrainians means fewer opportunities for Army
Army units applying to use a training area are now eight times more likely to have their request turned down, according to an NAO report.
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Army Bruce says it's been a privilege as he calls time as Governor of Edinburgh Castle
The ancient position dates back to 1108, with the Governor serving as the King's representative in Scotland.
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Army New Zealand Army's most senior officer greeted with haka dance by Defence Force
Major General Rose King, the new Chief of Army for New Zealand, was met with the traditional dance of the Māori people.
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Army Hurrah and hussar! Meet the unit wearing a uniform straight out of the Victorian era
Members of the Light Cavalry HAC wear 1860s hussar uniforms as they perform their ceremonial duties in the modern age.
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Football Watch again: 6 Scots take on 1 Mercian in Army Super Cup Final 2024
The England v Scotland battle was shown live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.
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Cricket British Army Inter Corps cricket delayed until May 2025 due to washout
The competition saw a change in format this year but bad weather means Finals Day has been postponed.
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Football Seven-goal thriller: 1 Mercian retain Infantry Cup in wet conditions against 2 Scots
A hat-trick from Sam Barber was the highlight for the 1 Mercian team.
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Football Army football in Tallinn: When the Super Cup final left the UK and went on tour
History was made in 2018 when the Army Super Cup final was played in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Army Ex-Army major general gets six months suspended for touching and kissing woman
In July, Major General James Roddis admitted a charge of disgraceful conduct of an indecent kind.
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Football Army Super Cup: All you need to know ahead of crunch final battle
This weekend's match is live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel and BFBS TV.