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Officer Commanding On Newly-Formed Gurkha Company
Soldiers from the Brigade of Gurkhas have celebrated the formation of a new company by parading through Warminster in Wiltshire.
The Spitfire: A look at the legend 90 years on
As the Spitfire celebrates 90 years since it made its maiden flight, pilot Matt Jones explains the evolution of Britain's best-know warplane and what made it so great
Amy Cokayne looks ahead to Red Roses' Six Nations campaign
RAF Rugby Union's Amy Cokayne speaks to BFBS Sport as the Red Rose prepares to serve as vice-captain at the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend
Healey: Month-long Russian submarine operation highlights the UK's readiness
Despite criticism of the Royal Navy’s current state and readiness, Defence Secretary John Healey, said the month-long operation he announced on Wednesday demonstrates that UK forces are ready to meet sustained threats.
Healey reveals month-long op exposing Russian submarines
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed a month-long operation to shadow three Russian submarines which were apparenty spying on pipelines and underwater cables in and around UK waters
Former infantry soldier shares advice for post-military life
Former infantry soldier Lee Madigan helps veterans find employment and has some practical advice for service leavers
Ring wing: Old idea makes a comeback in the Ukraine war
Ring wing drones have allegedly started to appear in the Ukraine war as both sides seek to win supremacy in the air. Stuart Rumble explores ring wing drones and the new generation of amphibious drones
If the UK went to war, would the civilian population step up?
While the Armed Forces may be prepared for war, what about the rest of the country? Experts argue the Government could do more to engage civilians by showing greater levels of trust and being more transparent about the potential threats the UK faces
More Merlins land in Cyprus to protect island
Two additional Merlin Crownest helicopters have arrived in Cyprus to help defend the island against aerial threats. The aircraft's radar system provides advance warning of incoming drones or missiles.
How the UK could rescue downed aircrew
The US mission to rescue the downed F-15 pilot in Iran involved a massive, complex operation – almost a mini-war to get one man out. Simon Newton has looked into what would happen if a Briton was shot down over enemy territory
Is the Royal Navy heading towards a capability gap as Type 45 retirement looms?
With Defence Minister Luke Pollard stating that the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038, BFBS Forces News reporter Tim Cooper weighs in on what this could mean for the future of the Royal Navy's capability.














































