Armed Forces personnel having to wait too long for training, report finds
The Ofsted study said trainee pilots and aircrew from all three services were facing by far the longest holdover periods.
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Politics Healey announces plan to end recruitment woes by axing acne and asthma restrictions
The Defence Secretary also said the whole recruitment process would be sped up so potential recruits would not be kept waiting too long.
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Politics If you're a gamer - your country needs you, says Healey as he seeks more cyber recruits
The Defence Secretary wants console warriors to sign up and become real warriors as Britain bolsters its defences against cyber attack.
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Tri-Service UK's Armed Forces urged to restrict smartphone use in wake of pager attack
Major General (Retired) Chip Chapman suggests the targeting of Hezbollah militants using exploding personal pagers is a warning to the MOD.
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LGBTQ The power of inclusion: Finalists revealed for 2024 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards
Following the successful launch last year, the awards are back to lead the way as a showcase of talents, achievements and contributions.
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Golf Military golfers take on Inter Services competition at Formby Golf Club
The Royal Navy women and British Army men were the victors in 2024.w
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LGBTQ First LGBT+ veterans presented with Etherton Ribbons refuse to wear them yet
The veterans presented with the ribbons said they won't be wearing them until further restitution is made to former personnel.
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Tri-Service Sitrep: Speculation over the defence spending review is designed to scare
Defence expert Professor Michael Clarke says rumours of potential changes are just speculative stories that are designed to create fear.
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Tri-Service New £20m 'silent hangar' to help protect Armed Forces from increasing threat of GPS jamming
Under a new contract, the radio frequency, anti-jamming test facility will be built at the MOD's Boscombe Down site in Wiltshire.
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Equestrian Army and Navy equestrian teams hunt down RAF in race for team Inter Services title
The latest round of action in the championship was a Navy-led event in South Wales.
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Rugby League Watch again: Every fixture of 2024 Inter Services Rugby League
The 2024 championships will be shown in full on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.
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Sport Cosford Challenge: RAF hold first Strongman competition as sport continues to grow
The RAF's first ever Strongman championship was held at Cosford, with competitors hoping it will one day become an official forces sport.
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Rugby Union Dates announced for Army v RAF Inter Service rugby union matches in 2025
The final fixture date of the 2025 tournament will be on Saturday 17 May.
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Football Military referees part of officiating teams for Carabao Cup first round matches
One Royal Navy referee will be the man in the middle while three British Army officials are also involved across the country.
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Sport Forces athletes take to the water for Inter Services canoe slalom championships
Organisers are hoping the spectacular action seen at the Paris Olympics will result in a boost in participation.
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Tri-Service UK deepens its military ties in the Indo-Pacific with busy summer of major exercises
The Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines have been taking part in a series of major exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.