Combat curves: Could British servicewomen soon be wearing dedicated body armour?
Women are significantly less well protected than men wearing body armour, but dedicated curved plates can give them an 11% improvement
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RAF UK's 48th F-35B arrives at RAF Marham with first Lightning order now completed
The arrival of BK48 completes the UK's initial Tranche 1 procurement phase of the US-made fifth generation warplane
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RAF No Biloxi blues for RAF as Typhoons take on tango scramble during air policing role
A detachment from 3 (F) Squadron based as RAF Coningsby has been flying air policing missions from Borcea 86th Air Base on Operation Biloxi
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Royals Prince of Wales says he'd return to search and rescue role in a heartbeat during RAF base visit
William was visiting RAF Valley in Anglesey where he was a pilot from 2010 to 2013
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Military Life BFBS signs game-changing 10-year contract with the MOD in new era of defence
The agreement comes at a crucial moment and demonstrates the importance of BFBS's services for the British military community worldwide and ...
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Mental Health Divorce in the forces: Practical advice from an RAF veteran turned breakup coach
Former Provost Officer Christine Paterson-Deacon helps others navigate the emotional turmoil of breakups and divorce
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RAF RAF global commitments: Air Force delivering support and protection around the world
BFBS Forces News has looked into the RAF's deployments at home and abroad as it deals with an unstable world
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Aircraft RAF C-17 joins Canadian resupply mission at most remote outpost in the High North
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster joins Canada's long-running Arctic resupply mission, flying fuel into a remote outpost
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Rugby Union Amy Cokayne continues England try-scoring form in Six Nations Scotland demolition
England's vice-captain has scored in both Six Nations matches so far
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RAF Astronaut joins round-Britain Spitfire tour on its final leg as icon celebrates 90 years
Tim Peake was on board a C-47 Dakota that accompanied the Spitfire to Southampton, from where the prototype took off back in 1936
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RAF Lights, camera, action: RAF Mildenhall reveals involvement with new Jack Ryan film
The latest in the Jack Ryan series starring John Krasinski was supported by airmen from the USAF base in Mildenhall
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RAF Tactical Medical Wing at 30: Brize Norton unit behind RAF's global patient evacuation work
Take a look inside the unit that moves patients, sends medical teams forward and stays on call for defence around the clock
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RAF Springing into action! Red Arrows head off to Greece to start pre-season training
Exercise Springhawk is a five-week period which allows the Red Arrows to perfect and polish their new 2026 display
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Sport RAF swimmer eyes Commonwealth Games after GB Championships best
Corporal Kyle Booth finished seventh overall in the men's 50m breaststroke competition alongside decorated Olympians at the Aquatics GB ...
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RAF 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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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