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RAF Falcons fill the skies over Cyprus after parachuting out of Puma helicopter

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The Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Display Team put on an awe-inspiring show, dazzling military personnel and their families as part of Akrotiri's coronation celebration.

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Workin' 9 To 5

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The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Dolly Parton's Grammy-winning hit at the Changing of the Guard to mark the passing of the country music legend.

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Gurkha recruits take on the most formidable test

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Gurkha recruits have begun urban warfare training as they continue their long journey toward passing out as fully fledged soldiers.

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Army reservists are supporting regulars in the Royal Engineers while deployed as peacekeepers in Cyprus. BFBS Forces News spoke to Sapper Stephen Brickell about his first operational deployment and the big change from his day job.

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New era for Royal Navy, says Defence Secretary

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The Defence Secretary visited Devonport naval base to see some of the latest equipment used by the Royal Marines and UK Commando Force.

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Ukrainian war poet opens new Op Interflex exhibition in London

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Yaryna Chornohuz has served as a combat medic, marine and drone pilot while recording the experience of war through poetry. She was in London as a new photographic display traced four years of the UK-led Operation Interflex.

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What would war in the North Atlantic look like today?

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War may be coming to the High North by the 2030s, but if it does, how would conflict look from the perspective of maritime force? BFBS Forces News met the Nato officer in charge of the task force of navy ships keeping us all safe.

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USS John F Kennedy gets through Acceptance Trials

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The future USS John F Kennedy has completed her Acceptance Trials. The tests determine if the ship is ready for service and the crew are trained ready to conduct operations at sea.

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MOD HQ lit up blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day

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The Ministry of Defence's London headquarters has been illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to mark the country's Independence Day.

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The US Navy's first uncrewed aerial refuelling system

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The MQ-25 Stingray is expected to reach operational capability by 2029 and will double as an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission asset.

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Army sailing team save barn owl stuck 70 miles out to sea

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The British Army team rescued Little Reg, who was stuck 70 miles out to sea while competing in the Around Britain and Ireland race

RAF Falcons fill the skies over Cyprus after parachuting out of Puma helicopter
RAF Falcons fill the skies over Cyprus after parachuting out of Puma helicopter Click to play video
Workin' 9 To 5
Workin' 9 To 5 Click to play video
Gurkha recruits take on the most formidable test
Gurkha recruits take on the most formidable test Click to play video
Reservist swaps civvy day job to become sapper
Reservist swaps civvy day job to become sapper Click to play video
New era for Royal Navy, says Defence Secretary
New era for Royal Navy, says Defence Secretary Click to play video
Ukrainian war poet opens new Op Interflex exhibition in London
Ukrainian war poet opens new Op Interflex exhibition in London Click to play video
What would war in the North Atlantic look like today?
What would war in the North Atlantic look like today? Click to play video
USS John F Kennedy gets through Acceptance Trials
USS John F Kennedy gets through Acceptance Trials Click to play video
MOD HQ lit up blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day
MOD HQ lit up blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day Click to play video
The US Navy's first uncrewed aerial refuelling system
The US Navy's first uncrewed aerial refuelling system Click to play video
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Army sailing team save barn owl stuck 70 miles out to sea Click to play video

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