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MPs mark start of week of remembrance in Parliament
The Speaker of the House of Commons has led MPs in the planting of poppy tributes outside the Palace of Westminster ahead of Armistice Day. This marks the start of a week of remembrance in Parliament.
How a Quick Reaction Alert scramble works
Pilots carrying out QRA fast jet air policing in Romania explain what happens during an interception launch when they're scrambled to face a potential threat that could be anything from a one-way attack drone to a border incursion
HMS Duncan slips moorings under cover of darkness for second phase of Op Firecrest
The Type 45 destroyer slipped her moorings just after 10pm, illuminated only by her navigation lights and the glow of the city. She now heads for northern European waters, and the second phase of Operation Firecrest.
Putin preparing to mobilise 500,000 men, Ukraine warns
BFBS Forces News reporter Simon Newton examines Russia's mounting casualties, slowing recruitment and preparations that could allow the Kremlin to launch another mass call-up after September’s election.
The British commodore deterring Russian subs
Commodore Maryla Ingham commands Standing Nato Maritime Group One, which alongside providing a visible deterrent on the seas, guard the critical undersea communications infrastructure that enables everything from online banking to booking a holiday.
Tri-Base Lightning ground RAF Vulcans in ice hockey spectacle
The US Air Force Tri-Base Lightning squad beat the RAF Vulcans 13-6 in their annual match in Cambridge, where they played to raise money for the United Heroes League charity
Cadet forces crack on despite delay to promised cash
A delay to funding expansion plans for the UK's military-sponsored youth organisations has caused disappointment for many people across the cadet forces, but training is carrying on over the summer regardless
Red Arrows: Replacing the iconic Hawk jet
The Red Arrows' jet has been operational since the 1970s, and is set to be replaced by 2030. The UK is committing £360 million to replace the Hawk T1 and T2 fleets.
Soldiers deployed to assist with South Wales wildfires
At least 200 Army personnel have been deployed to Wales as the region continues to tackle wildfires. An initial tranche of 100 personnel from the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, supported by 22 Engineer Regiment, was sent to the region.
Concerns rise for US carrier crew amid extended deployment
The deployment was scheduled to end in May but has been extended several times amid the ongoing war, creating tensions for those on board, former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest explained.
Victory over Japan Day marked with service in Cyprus
Serving soldiers from 4 Scots and veterans attend a service in Cyprus organised by the Royal British Legion's Larnaca branch to remember fallen comrades and mark VJ Day
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