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Escape from Kabul: Story of British military's Afghanistan evacuation mission

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A new Forces News special takes an in-depth look at what happened when the Taliban took the Afghan capital of Kabul one year ago. The British military was tasked with evacuating UK nationals and eligible Afghans out of the country under Op Pitting.

Exercise Freezing Wind: Nato mine group conducts joint training in Baltic Sea

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Throughout the exercise, naval forces, divers, and mine countermeasure teams from allied nations practised joint operations, including detecting and neutralising underwater threats and responding to disruptions affecting vital communication lines.

Scots Guards get Nato honour for service in Kosovo

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The Duke of Edinburgh has presented Nato operational service medals to soldiers from 1st Battalion the Scots Guards at Catterick Garrison following their two-month deployment to Kosovo on Operation Elgin.

British and Finnish soldiers team up to defend border

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Infanteers from 3 Rifles take part in Exercise Northern Axe with their Finnish counterparts – many of whom are conscripts – to demonstrate their ability to defend the border from invasion.

The 'most tragic, saddest' story from Pearl Harbor

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Vietnam War veteran and historian Captain Michael A. Lilly speaks with BFBS Forces News about what he calls "the most tragic, saddest story out of Pearl Harbor".

RAF win first Inter Service rugby title at under-23s level for 19 years

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A 26-17 win gave them a well-deserved first championship since 2006.

Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 5 December

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Russian forces claim to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk after months of bitter fighting, but that's being refuted by the Ukrainian military, which says neither side controls the whole city.

Military showjumping final: Forces horses to compete for top crown live

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The best Forces showjumpers will go head to head for glory at the 2025 London International Horse Show on 18 December – and you can watch the action live.

UKAF v Irish Defence Forces: How to watch double header live

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The next chapter in the rivalry between the two teams will be shown live.

Travel fund aims to help Armed Forces personnel reunite with loved ones

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The Government has announced that 35,000 Armed Forces personnel will be able to claim the cost of a return road or rail journey over Christmas, helping them reach their loved ones when they need it most.