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Horse named by Queen prepares for key role in King's Birthday Parade

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Queen Camilla presented a head collar with the name Juno to the horse before giving her a carrot at a ceremony in the gardens of Clarence House.

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Colonel Jamie Hayward, the head of the Armoured Cavalry Programme, tells BFBS vibration and noise issues which caused hearing problems in some personnel using Ajax have been successfully resolved and the vehicle is now capable and safe,

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Ten military teams from across the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Canadian armed forces took part in stretcher races as part of the annual Duchess of Edinburgh Cup.

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The latest phase of the eight-month Indo-Pacific mission saw F-35B Lightning jets from HMS Prince of Wales drop Paveway IV bombs as the carrier makes her return journey to Europe.

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Soldiers from 3 Rifles have been taking part in their annual march and shoot patrol competition - the Chesterman Trophy - which remembers Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012.

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 7 November

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The fight for Pokrovsk is reaching a critical point. Reports suggest Russian troops have seized multiple settlements to the north, and their pincer around the city is steadily closing.

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Royal Navy personnel rehearsing for the Cenotaph commemorations at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth

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PWRR honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Battle of Salerno, 82 years on

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The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment marked the anniversary of the Salerno landings in Italy with an intense physical training session in Cyprus.

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Nuclear rhetoric between Trump and Putin is "sabre-rattling"

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Dr Alex Walmsley, associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), told BFBS Forces News that nuclear tests by Russia's President Putin is a demonstration of power for his own people.

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Royal Navy veteran Adam Phillimore's life was turned upside down when his wife suffered a pregnancy loss. Here he shares how that devastating moment changed the course of his life forever.

Horse named by Queen prepares for key role in King's Birthday Parade
Horse named by Queen prepares for key role in King's Birthday Parade Click to play video
Ajax ruled safe after vibration and noise issues fixed
Ajax ruled safe after vibration and noise issues fixed Click to play video
Stretching the limits at Sandhurst
Stretching the limits at Sandhurst Click to play video
F-35B Lightning Jets drop bombs and project power under Operation Highmast
F-35B Lightning Jets drop bombs and project power under Operation Highmast Click to play video
Paying tribute to a fallen warrior - The Rifles way
Paying tribute to a fallen warrior - The Rifles way Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 7 November
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 7 November Click to play video
Royal Navy meteorologist leading Cenotaph parade reveals family's wartime story
Royal Navy meteorologist leading Cenotaph parade reveals family's wartime story Click to play video
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'Incredibly proud' Royal Navy personnel getting ready for Cenotaph commemorations Click to play video
PWRR honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Battle of Salerno, 82 years on
PWRR honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Battle of Salerno, 82 years on Click to play video
Nuclear rhetoric between Trump and Putin is "sabre-rattling"
Nuclear rhetoric between Trump and Putin is "sabre-rattling" Click to play video
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Veteran shares moment he knew he had to leave Navy Click to play video

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19th November 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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AYO Gurkha!

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27th February 2024

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