Scanning the skies: The helicopter crews defending RAF Akrotiri from drones and missiles
BFBS Forces News gets exclusive access to the Royal Navy Wildcats and Merlins that are bolstering security in the Eastern Mediterranean
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RAF Two-seat Spitfire meets two-seat Hawk as 90th anniversary tour heads to Valley
The Spitfire, wearing the colours and serial number of the prototype, K5054, is flying in formation with several RAF aircraft on its journey
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Tri-Service Armed Forces at work: Take a look at some stunning images from land, sea and air
The courage and commitment, tenacity and technology of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force on display – in pictures
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Epic Fury Typhoon tests rocket system that could cut cost of downing a drone from $1m to just $20k
The warplane has been equipped with 70mm rockets that use a laser-guidance kit rather than pricey AMRAAM or ASRAAM missiles
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Rugby Union Amy Cokayne lifts lid on new England leadership role and her Inter Service status
The World Cup winner spoke to BFBS Sport in an in-depth interview ahead of the Six Nations
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Aircraft WW2 Spitfire pilot says reunion with iconic aircraft is like seeing an old friend
Douglas Seale, 101, saw the Spitfire after it landed in Scotland on a tour to mark 90 years since the legendary plane took to the skies
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Aircraft The Supermarine Spitfire: A British icon, a legend and an all-round exceptional design
Spitfire90 pilot Matt Jones explains the evolution of Britain's best-known warplane and what made it so great
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Rugby Union Cokayne expects 'physical battle' against Ireland in her 90th cap for England at Women's Six Nations
RAF Rugby Union's Amy Cokayne speaks to BFBS Sport as the Red Rose prepares to serve as vice-captain at the 2026 Guinness Women's Six ...
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Army Starmer thanks UK personnel stationed in Saudi following US-Iran ceasefire
The Prime Minister's first leg of his Gulf tour comes just days after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire
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RAF Spitfire completes second leg of 90th anniversary flight – with some help from the Red Arrows
The iconic fighter made its way from RAF Coningsby to Leuchars Station, flying in formation part of the way with two Hawks
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RAF From RAF Boulmer to the Middle East: Air C2 Force that controls the skies explained
From RAF Boulmer to Swanwick, the Air C2 Force sits behind UK air defence and Nato air policing and the control systems
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Epic Fury Military Working Dog Handlers deploy to Akrotiri to support British assets amid Iran war
The MWD section at RAF Akrotiri helps protect the RAF assets that defend the airspace around the base
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RAF Courage and skill: Relative of Battle of Britain 'Top Gun' praises new RAF drone aces
A relative of one of the most iconic spitfire pilots of WWII says RAF Regiment Gunners thoroughly deserve the title of ace
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Epic Fury More of 'Britain's best' personnel and air defence systems sent to Middle East, Healey announces
John Healey said that the UK will send Sky Sabre to Saudi Arabia and extend the UK Typhoons deployment in Qatar during his visit to the ...
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Feature What makes an ace an ace? The origins of the most elite title in aviation
As RAF Regiment gunners in the Middle East become 'aces' for the first time in the unit's history, we take a look at the origins of the term
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Sport Gold medal performances: RAF judokas sit top of the podiums at the British Veterans Open
Sergeant Andy Melbourne matched his winning performance from 2025