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The Royal Naval Tradition Of The Constables Dues

2:38

During the reign of Richard II, Naval ships passing into London were ordered to pay a fee to the Constable of the Tower.

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Former defence minister regrets wrong info about WMD

1:09

Geoff Hoon, who was the defence minister at the outbreak of the Iraq war, says he regrets being given erroneous information over the existence of WMD but says he doesn't regret taking the decision to deploy British troops "in good faith".

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Iraq War veterans reflect on their experiences 15 years after the conflict ended

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Iraq War veteran Mike Bates and Celia Mitchell spoke with BFBS Forces News during a service at the National Memorial Arboretum, which marked the 15th anniversary of the end of the Iraq War.

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Minister says cadets offers young people real values beyond social media

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Ahead of a new initiative celebrating the UK Cadet Force, Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones highlighted the important values it can instil in young people, particularly amid the rise of online manosphere communities.

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First Wedgetail arrives at RAF Lossiemouth

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The RAF's first Wedgetail aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth as the UK moves closer to restoring its airborne early warning and control capability after the retirement of the E-3D Sentry.

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Watch the 2026 Major Units Challenge Cup Final live on BFBS

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The 2026 Major Units Challenge Cup Final will feature last year's champions, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment against 1 Regiment Royal Horse Artillery on 26 May from 18:45 UK time.

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Royal Engineers win the Woolwich Cup to complete league and cup double

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The Royal Engineers beat the Royal Signals 2-0 at the training ground of West Ham United

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Sitrep: Iraq veterans remember Op Telic

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BFBS Sitrep host James Hirst speaks with three veterans of the Iraq War in a special live episode at the NMA to commemorate 15 years since the end of Op Telic.

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 22 May

3:39

Simon Newton analyses the latest situation in Ukraine, as Russia's economy determines how the war will pan out this year.

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Goals extravaganza as RAF Akrotiri dominate RAF Valley in RAF Plate Final

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RAF Akrotiri beat RAF Valley 6-1 to win the RAF Plate Final

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RAF Leeming stage impressive comeback to win RAF Cup Final

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RAF Leeming beat RAF Wittering 3-2 in the RAF Cup Final in their first win since 2006

The Royal Naval Tradition Of The Constables Dues
The Royal Naval Tradition Of The Constables Dues Click to play video
Former defence minister regrets wrong info about WMD
Former defence minister regrets wrong info about WMD Click to play video
Iraq War veterans reflect on their experiences 15 years after the conflict ended
Iraq War veterans reflect on their experiences 15 years after the conflict ended Click to play video
Minister says cadets offers young people real values beyond social media
Minister says cadets offers young people real values beyond social media Click to play video
First Wedgetail arrives at RAF Lossiemouth
First Wedgetail arrives at RAF Lossiemouth Click to play video
Watch the 2026 Major Units Challenge Cup Final live on BFBS
Watch the 2026 Major Units Challenge Cup Final live on BFBS Click to play video
Royal Engineers win the Woolwich Cup to complete league and cup double
Royal Engineers win the Woolwich Cup to complete league and cup double Click to play video
Sitrep: Iraq veterans remember Op Telic
Sitrep: Iraq veterans remember Op Telic Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 22 May
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 22 May Click to play video
Goals extravaganza as RAF Akrotiri dominate RAF Valley in RAF Plate Final
Goals extravaganza as RAF Akrotiri dominate RAF Valley in RAF Plate Final Click to play video
RAF Leeming stage impressive comeback to win RAF Cup Final
RAF Leeming stage impressive comeback to win RAF Cup Final Click to play video

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22nd May 2026

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22nd May 2026

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22nd May 2026

UKAF women endure Dutch thrashing in President's Cup clash

21st May 2026

Army brush aside RAF to finish Inter Service campaign on a high

19th May 2026

Army women beat RAF to win record Inter Service title

19th May 2026

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18th May 2026

RAF double header: Watch RAF Cup Final and RAF Plate Final live

18th May 2026

Army captain reacts to valiant win against the RAF

16th May 2026

Army storm to victory against RAF to claim final Inter Service bragging rights

16th May 2026

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16th May 2026

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16th May 2026

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15th May 2026

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14th May 2026

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12th May 2026

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8th May 2026

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11th May 2026

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