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Sandhurst In The Jungle: Officer Training Brit-Style

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Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is taking its training to the world. In their first ever commissioning course conducted overseas, instructors have travelled to Belize to train 25 cadets in the art of being an officer.

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F-35B Lightning Jets drop bombs and project power under Operation Highmast

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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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Paying tribute to a fallen warrior - The Rifles way

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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 meteorologist leading Cenotaph parade reveals family's wartime story

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The Royal Navy officer who’ll lead the senior service at the Cenotaph explains why she’ll be thinking of her grandfather as she marches.

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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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Veteran shares moment he knew he had to leave Navy

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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.

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UKAF takes on Germany in rugby match honouring Remembrance

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Two scintillating tries from Vereimi Qorowale weren't enough to secure victory after a dominant second half from Germany saw them win 24-29

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Inter Services netball champions set off for South Pacific showdown

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The British Army netball team have travelled to Fiji for a nine day tour.

Sandhurst In The Jungle: Officer Training Brit-Style
Sandhurst In The Jungle: Officer Training Brit-Style 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
'Incredibly proud' Royal Navy personnel getting ready for Cenotaph commemorations
'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
Veteran shares moment he knew he had to leave Navy
Veteran shares moment he knew he had to leave Navy Click to play video
UKAF takes on Germany in rugby match honouring Remembrance
UKAF takes on Germany in rugby match honouring Remembrance Click to play video
Inter Services netball champions set off for South Pacific showdown
Inter Services netball champions set off for South Pacific showdown Click to play video

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UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

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New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

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16th January 2025

The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

10th January 2025

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6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

24th November 2024

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

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

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

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AYO Gurkha!

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11th March 2024

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16th April 2025

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16th April 2025

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