Hybrid hallelujah: BFBS man comes out in favour of new high-pressure ammo
BFBS Forces News journalist Justin Bosanquet shoots the Royal Marines' and US Army's rifles – and SIG's new higher velocity 6.8mm cartridge
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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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Royal Marines Owned by Norway, inhabited by Russians: Could UK troops end up fighting here?
The Armed Forces could become more exposed to rising threats in the region as the UK takes more responsibility in the High North
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Royal Marines Royal Marines officer who led 45 Commando to victory in the Falklands War dies at 86
Major General Andrew Whitehead was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership during the successful Battle for Two Sisters
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RAF RAF A400M deploys marines and supplies onto remote volcanic island on key Nato exercise
It comes as UK, US and Norwegian forces are deployed to the island of Jan Mayen as part of Nato's Arctic Sentry enhanced Vigilance Activity
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Cycling Two-time Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton leads spin class on HMNB Clyde visit
The British Cycling Hall of Famer visited as part of her role as Honorary Colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve
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Football Marines v Paras: Watch 2026 Falklands Cup football clash again
This year's clash between the two rivals will be shown live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel
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Royal Marines Royal Marines boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker, so Putin threatens retaliation
The Smyrtos and her cargo of 100,000 tonnes of oil remain detained in the UK, but no further boardings have been carried out since
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Royal Marines Commandos impart maritime combat skills and tradition with South Korean counterparts
Exercise Pacific Sentil marked the first time members of the Republic of Korea's Navy Special Warfare Group had travelled to the UK
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Royal Marines Commando Logistic Regiment honours past and embraces future with historic name change
Approved by His Majesty the King, the name change aligns the unit with the naming conventions used throughout the UK Commando Force
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Royal Marines Royal Marines beat the heat while practising Beating Retreat ahead of ceremonial display
The 200-plus musicians are preparing for an event at Horse Guards Parade showing off their manoeuvres as much as their musical talent
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Royal Marines Should the UK Commando Force be re-tasked to prioritise its focus on the High North?
A new report suggests 45, 40 and 42 Commandos should be given distinct tasks to enhance specialisation skills
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Royal Marines Does the 3 Commando Brigade name change diminish its history? You have your say
In our poll, which received hundreds of comments and roughly 6,200 votes, 65% said that military traditions and identities should be ...
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Royal Marines Conquering the dragon: Royal Marine trio cross Bhutan to raise suicide awareness
The 362km mountain trail through the kingdom of Bhutan pushed them to their limits, and raised more than £42,000 for the Royal Marines ...
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Royal Marines Boarding shadow fleet tanker gets seal of approval from former head of the Royal Marines
Major General Buster Howes says interceptions like the one carried out on the Smyrtos are the stock in trade of maritime special forces
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Politics UK defence plan is fighting the last war not the next, warns Carns as he resigns
His resignation comes amid a backdrop of wrangling within government over funding for the long-delayed military spending plan