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160,000 war graves hidden in plain sight across the UK

6:09

When we picture war graves, it’s easy to imagine the sweeping cemeteries of northern France or the solemn stillness of Belgium’s Flanders Fields. But you may be surprised to learn over 160,000 Commonwealth war graves are right here in the UK.

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Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership

3:28

BFBS Forces News went to find out how a trio of Royal Navy men's rugby union players are finding playing for London Scottish in Champ Rugby.

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Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus

0:44

The 820 Naval Air Squadron Merlin Mk2 based at Akrotiri is equipped with the advanced Crowsnest over-the-horizon airborne surveillance and control kit to keep a watchful eye out for any approaching enemy missiles or drones

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Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School

1:30

Pupils and staff at Bedford School welcomed Anne, Princess Royal, during a visit to the historic site. Princess Anne scrutinised the school's Combined Cadet Force, which has been on its present site since the end of the 19th century.

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Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event

0:52

With 100 days to Armed Forces Day, Louise Sandher-Jones, the Minister for Veterans and People, says communities can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from a £500,000 fund to help stage events before the 31 March deadline.

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The immersive ship in a box for Royal Navy training

3:50

An immersive training facility aims to provide realistic scenarios for Royal Navy crews without the need for them to go to sea. The Babcock Immersive Training Environment uses lifelike conditions to prepare personnel for conditions of conflict.

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British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF

4:28

Bryant Polius' winner will live long in the memory for the Army team

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Getting a Type 45 warship deployment-ready

1:37

Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest spoke to BFBS Forces News about what was involved in preparing HMS Dragon for her deployment to Cyprus, including being equipped with a variety of munitions, including the Sea Viper missile system, before her departure.

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Wiltshire Police widen sex abuse inquiry to all three services

1:14

Operation Pianora was launched after hundreds of British Army personnel reported being sexually abused while undergoing medical examinations during recruitment.

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My iPad shows every strike in our skies, Zelensky says

2:20

President Zelensky has showcased during a speech in Parliament an iPad that allows the Ukrainian leader to see the frontline in real-time. The Apple-made iPad means that he can watch all the strikes occurring across different domains.

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Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military 

0:57

Wiltshire Police have widened their Army inquiry to all three services as they investigate alleged sexual abuse at both enlistment and subsequent mandatory medical assessments.

160,000 war graves hidden in plain sight across the UK
160,000 war graves hidden in plain sight across the UK Click to play video
Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership
Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership Click to play video
Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus
Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus Click to play video
Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School
Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School Click to play video
Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event
Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event Click to play video
The immersive ship in a box for Royal Navy training
The immersive ship in a box for Royal Navy training Click to play video
British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF
British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF Click to play video
Getting a Type 45 warship deployment-ready
Getting a Type 45 warship deployment-ready Click to play video
Wiltshire Police widen sex abuse inquiry to all three services
Wiltshire Police widen sex abuse inquiry to all three services Click to play video
My iPad shows every strike in our skies, Zelensky says
My iPad shows every strike in our skies, Zelensky says Click to play video
Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military 
Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military  Click to play video

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Sport

British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF

19th March 2026

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18th March 2026

How the UK military is building the Olympic bobsleigh stars of the future

18th March 2026

New drivers impress as Armed Forces rally team tackle 2026 opener at Bovington

16th March 2026

Padel power as military stars embrace world's fastest growing sport

18th March 2026

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12th March 2026

A legend bows out on top: The story of the 2026 Inter Services netball championships

10th March 2026

Taylor Lawrence reflects on Olympics disappointment and talks future

10th March 2026

Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy

6th March 2026

Brilliant Navy come from behind to beat RAF

4th March 2026

RAF speedster Elliot Knight scores four touchdowns in Mustangs victory

2nd March 2026

Don't miss Inter Services netball live from RAF Cosford

3rd March 2026

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9th March 2026

Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships

25th February 2026

Skimo: The new Winter Olympic sport taking the military by storm

25th February 2026

Army bobsleigh's Mica Moore reflects on result at Olympics

20th February 2026

Army U23s celebrate title triumph in Winchester

19th February 2026

Army U23s beat Navy to retain Inter Services title on goals scored

19th February 2026

Royal Navy boxing team retain trophy against Western Counties

16th February 2026

Taylor Lawrence hopes to 'sign off career' with an Olympic medal

20th February 2026

Explainers

UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

5th May 2025

New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

5th May 2025

Ripsaw M3: Robotic vehicle making its way into the battlefield

16th January 2025

The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

10th January 2025

The grey zone world of cutting undersea cables

16th January 2025

Hitchhiker: Ukraine's new drone successfully tested in combat

6th December 2024

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

How long-range weapons could have an impact in Ukraine war

19th November 2024

Design of Royal Army Medical Service's cap badge explained

18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

24th October 2024

US's THAAD anti-ballistic missile system explained

14th October 2024

Everything you need to know about the Martlet missile

8th October 2024

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

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Navy Captain Rose Dixon reacts to Army win at Twickenham

28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

Army v Navy: Royal Navy defeat British Army at Twickenham

28th November 2023

Captain Stu Cross and Captain Jarrard Hayler post-match Interview

28th November 2023

Did Ukraine really shoot down a Russian hypersonic missile with a US Patriot?

28th November 2023

HMS Mersey has the 'Eurovision buzz' in Liverpool

28th November 2023

RAF Boulmer end 23 year wait to win RAF Challenge Cup Final

28th November 2023

JJ Chalmers: Atmosphere at Army v Navy is like nothing else

28th November 2023

Why has the war in Ukraine seen a return of trench warfare?

28th November 2023

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Minister praises military personnel for role in Sudan evacuation

28th November 2023

3 PARA win thrilling Army Cup Final after late goal seals victory

28th November 2023
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