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Officer Cadets brave the heatwave during the Sovereign's Parade

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For more than 200 Officer Cadets the Sovereign's Parade marks the end of 44 weeks of intensive training and the start of their careers as Army Officers. The parade took place early in the morning to avoid the heatwave impacting the cadets.

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Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military 

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Wiltshire Police have widened their Army inquiry to all three services as they investigate alleged sexual abuse at both enlistment and subsequent mandatory medical assessments.

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Inter Service rugby: get ready for the military's biggest sporting show

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Every match of the men's and women's tournaments will be live with BFBS

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How the UK military is building the Olympic bobsleigh stars of the future

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BFBS Sport travelled to Lillehammer to get a first-hand look at how the UK Armed Forces are continuing to build the bobsleigh and skeleton stars of the future

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Onboard Nato's Baltic Sentry mission

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Polish sailors on board ORP Czernicki are on an active mission defending Nato from covert Russian attack. Rosie Laydon was the first British journalist to sail with Baltic Sentry, Nato's maritime surveillance and monitoring mission.

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Saab's A26 submarine built for the new threat of undersea cable sabotage

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Saab's Blekinge-class A26 is a future Swedish submarine designed for stealth, seabed operations and the growing threat to the undersea infrastructure.

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HMS Dragon's journey explained as she arrives in Gib

0:48

The pace of the Type 45 destroyer's journey to Gibraltar has been criticised, but analysts say that sea drills were needed.

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Princess of Wales joins Irish Guards in Aldershot for St Patrick's Day parade

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The Princess of Wales joined the Irish Guards at Mons Barracks in Aldershot for their annual St Patrick's Day parade, handing out shamrock sprigs to soldiers, veterans, cadets and regimental mascot Seamus in the regiment's 125th year.

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USS Tripoli carrying a US Marine Expeditionary Unit en route to the Middle East

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It is unclear why the US decided to deploy her from the Pacific, nor does it signal the potential for boots on the ground. Still, it gives Centcom additional options to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Epic Fury: What is the UK's minehunting capability?

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As the war in the Middle East intensifies, protecting global shipping has become an urgent priority. After President Trump called on Nato allies to protect the Strait, Simon Newton looks into the UK's minehunting capability.

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Exercise Spring Sabre: Showcasing the future of autonomous warfare

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As the Royal Navy continues its transformation under the Atlantic Bastion programme, uncrewed vessels are being utilised for a first-of-its-kind exercise, giving commanders reconnaissance capabilities while keeping them out of harm's way.

Officer Cadets brave the heatwave during the Sovereign's Parade
Officer Cadets brave the heatwave during the Sovereign's Parade Click to play video
Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military 
Veterans and People Minister outlines reform to sexual misconduct within the military  Click to play video
Inter Service rugby: get ready for the military's biggest sporting show
Inter Service rugby: get ready for the military's biggest sporting show Click to play video
How the UK military is building the Olympic bobsleigh stars of the future
How the UK military is building the Olympic bobsleigh stars of the future Click to play video
Onboard Nato's Baltic Sentry mission
Onboard Nato's Baltic Sentry mission Click to play video
Saab's A26 submarine built for the new threat of undersea cable sabotage
Saab's A26 submarine built for the new threat of undersea cable sabotage Click to play video
HMS Dragon's journey explained as she arrives in Gib
HMS Dragon's journey explained as she arrives in Gib Click to play video
Princess of Wales joins Irish Guards in Aldershot for St Patrick's Day parade
Princess of Wales joins Irish Guards in Aldershot for St Patrick's Day parade Click to play video
USS Tripoli carrying a US Marine Expeditionary Unit en route to the Middle East
USS Tripoli carrying a US Marine Expeditionary Unit en route to the Middle East Click to play video
Epic Fury: What is the UK's minehunting capability?
Epic Fury: What is the UK's minehunting capability? Click to play video
Exercise Spring Sabre: Showcasing the future of autonomous warfare
Exercise Spring Sabre: Showcasing the future of autonomous warfare Click to play video

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Sport

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18th March 2026

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10th March 2026

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10th March 2026

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6th March 2026

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4th March 2026

RAF speedster Elliot Knight scores four touchdowns in Mustangs victory

2nd March 2026

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3rd March 2026

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9th March 2026

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25th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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20th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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Explainers

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5th May 2025

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24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

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18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

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North Korea's huge military in numbers

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Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

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Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

24th October 2024

US's THAAD anti-ballistic missile system explained

14th October 2024

Everything you need to know about the Martlet missile

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40 Commando execute night raid during Exercise Tarassis

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No drop in physical standards for Royal Marines training

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8th October 2025

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7th October 2025

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7th October 2025

Russian missiles making it past Ukraine's Patriot defences

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