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UKAF women defeat Dutch to win President's Cup

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The UK Armed Forces women have won the President's Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over the Dutch Armed Forces.

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How the RAF keeps flying amid stormy weather on Cyprus

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Winter storms make conditions more challenging for pilots taking off and landing at the UK's biggest overseas airbase, but meteorologists and air traffic controllers help lessen the burden.

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Dartmouth: Where a young King Charles learned to lead

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BRNC Dartmouth is where Royal Navy officers, including King Charles, are made. It's also a place, so the story goes, where young princes shouldn't be riding motorcycles down corridors.

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CDS pressed over claims that defence has a £28bn shortfall

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BFBS Forces News reporter Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne delves into the tense exchange after CDS ACM Sir Rich Knighton was pressed over reports by MPs that he warned the Prime Minister that defence has a £28bn hole in its budget.

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There is a clear requirement for a Puma replacement, CDS says

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CDS Sir Rich Knighton explains his position on the New Medium Helicopter programme – telling MPs that when the Defence Investment Plan concludes, it'll be known whether it goes forward and at what scale.

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How did the UK support the US in seizing the Marinera?

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BFBS Forces News' Rosie Laydon has looked into how the UK supported the US in seizing the Russia-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic.

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Britain aims to arm Ukraine with new ballistic missile system

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Project Nightfall looks to supply Kyiv with a weapon that can carry a 200kg warhead and hit Russian targets as far away as 500 kilometres.

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US forces board tankers - and UK personnel could be next

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The Government reportedly believes it has identified a legal basis that could allow Armed Forces personnel to board and detain suspect vessels - that would give oil sanctions against Russia's Shadow Fleet fresh teeth.

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Suspect tanker boarded: Find out how it's done

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If the military wants to stop a tanker at sea - speed is everything. Forces have to take charge before the crew can react. The priority is always the same - take the ship's bridge and control rooms. Find out how do they do it.

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Royal Navy suffer defeat in first round of Challenge Cup

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The Royal Navy suffered a 4-18 defeat to Hammersmith Hills Hoists in the first round of the Challenge Cup in Portsmouth

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VictoR: Detecting a target and showing you where you hit it

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The FN VictoR uses AI algorithms to identify potential targets and can then show you exactly where you hit - or missed - should you choose to engage.

UKAF women defeat Dutch to win President's Cup
UKAF women defeat Dutch to win President's Cup Click to play video
How the RAF keeps flying amid stormy weather on Cyprus
How the RAF keeps flying amid stormy weather on Cyprus Click to play video
Dartmouth: Where  a young King Charles learned to lead
Dartmouth: Where a young King Charles learned to lead Click to play video
CDS pressed over claims that defence has a £28bn shortfall
CDS pressed over claims that defence has a £28bn shortfall Click to play video
There is a clear requirement for a Puma replacement, CDS says
There is a clear requirement for a Puma replacement, CDS says Click to play video
How did the UK support the US in seizing the Marinera?
How did the UK support the US in seizing the Marinera? Click to play video
Britain aims to arm Ukraine with new ballistic missile system
Britain aims to arm Ukraine with new ballistic missile system Click to play video
US forces board tankers - and UK personnel could be next
US forces board tankers - and UK personnel could be next Click to play video
Suspect tanker boarded: Find out how it's done
Suspect tanker boarded: Find out how it's done Click to play video
Royal Navy suffer defeat in first round of Challenge Cup
Royal Navy suffer defeat in first round of Challenge Cup Click to play video
VictoR: Detecting a target and showing you where you hit it
VictoR: Detecting a target and showing you where you hit it Click to play video

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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

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16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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1st November 2024

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24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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28th August 2024

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26th September 2025

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19th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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17th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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25th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

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2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

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19th August 2024

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13th June 2024

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19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

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8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

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28th March 2024

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14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

27th February 2024

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18th February 2024

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7th February 2024

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9th September 2025

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4th September 2025

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4th September 2025

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3rd September 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey thanks departing CDS

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