Must watch videos

Royal Navy stalwart HMS Montrose decommissioned after 30 years of service

2:45

After nearly 30 years of service, Royal Navy stalwart HMS Montrose has been decommissioned. The White Ensign was lowered on the Type 23 frigate for the final time on Monday in Portsmouth.

Detect and destroy: Enhanced Iris radar helps defeat drones

3:52

The Iris radar is being used in Ukraine to find enemy drones, and it's now had an upgrade, more than doubling its detection zone from a radius of 5km to 12km, protecting both people and critical infrastructure.

Forces' gay ban veterans need faster compensation, says minister

1:17

Veterans & People Minister Louise Sandher-Jones , speaking at the dedication of a new memorial to the Armed Forces LGBT+ community at the National Memorial Arboretum, says compensation payments should be sped up.

Advice from a BBMF pilot on getting involved with air racing

0:49

When asked what advice he'd give to those wishing to take part in the King's Cup Air Race his response is simple – "If not now, when?"

Angler and cyclist take the big RAF Sport awards for 2025

3:28

The best sports personnel in the Air Force were celebrated at the RAF Club in London

Poppy Appeal: It's about remembrance and resilience

1:29

Rich Davies, known by his friends as Dickie, was supported by the RBL following a freak accident when someone towing a jet engine trailer ran into his left heel.

Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 24 October

2:50

Russian forces continue to suffer heavy losses as they carry out several failed assaults, with men captured and materiel destroyed, while Ukrainian drone operators become expert at flying into woods to hunt the enemy in their harbour areas.

Military Rally Team pay special visit to Shuttleworth

3:39

The UK Armed Forces Rally Team have a blast at the Shuttleworth Race Day and Air Show alongside the best collection of vintage vehicles and antique aircraft.

Stirling Castle sails away from RFA as she becomes HMS

0:43

HMS Stirling Castle – who used to be part of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – has now formally taken on her new life with the Royal Navy after setting out for sea trials following her handover.

Are the UK and US prepared for a real House of Dynamite?

1:46

In light of Kathryn Bigelow's new film, A House of Dynamite, BFBS Forces News spoke to Keir Giles, Chatham House's expert on the Russian military, about UK and US missile defences and the 'Golden Dome'.