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Army secure dominant 40 overs Inter Services win in Portsmouth

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The Army secured the win after beating the Royal Air Force by 100 runs on the final day of the three-day tournament.

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With Defence Minister Luke Pollard stating that the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038, BFBS Forces News reporter Tim Cooper weighs in on what this could mean for the future of the Royal Navy's capability.

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How to watch the first-ever UKAF v French Armed Forces football clash live

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The UK Armed Forces have been a dominant force in women's military football over recent years – but now they have a chance to take on a new challenge

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Initiative making the most of personnel's hidden talents

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A new initiative aims to put Armed Forces personnel's hidden talents, unique skills and experiences to work, also giving them a greater opportunity to move around

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The UK's air defence assets in the Middle East

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Holla Mohalla returns for fifth year at Sandhurst

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The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst celebrated the Sikh military festival Holla Mohalla with a fitness test, traditional Sikh military games and the throwing of powder known as Rang.

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RAF end 54-year wait to beat Army and Navy to boxing supremacy

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The Royal Air Force hadn't won the Inter Services Boxing Championships since 1972. But on an explosive night of boxing in Portsmouth, the RAF pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat the dominant British Army.

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French Foreign Legion: Inside the hot and humid 'green hell'

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The French Foreign Legion and international soldiers test themselves in one of the most savage environments on Earth in the jungles of French Guiana. Joe Cowen gained access to the FFL as they patrolled the jungles looking for gold mining gangs.

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Army secure dominant 40 overs Inter Services win in Portsmouth
Army secure dominant 40 overs Inter Services win in Portsmouth Click to play video
Is the Royal Navy heading towards a capability gap as Type 45 retirement looms?
Is the Royal Navy heading towards a capability gap as Type 45 retirement looms? Click to play video
How the UK could rescue downed aircrew
How the UK could rescue downed aircrew Click to play video
How to watch the first-ever UKAF v French Armed Forces football clash live
How to watch the first-ever UKAF v French Armed Forces football clash live Click to play video
Initiative making the most of personnel's hidden talents
Initiative making the most of personnel's hidden talents Click to play video
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How BFBS Pro League will welcome new players in Season 2 Click to play video
The UK's air defence assets in the Middle East
The UK's air defence assets in the Middle East Click to play video
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Holla Mohalla returns for fifth year at Sandhurst Click to play video
RAF end 54-year wait to beat Army and Navy to boxing supremacy
RAF end 54-year wait to beat Army and Navy to boxing supremacy Click to play video
French Foreign Legion: Inside the hot and humid 'green hell'
French Foreign Legion: Inside the hot and humid 'green hell' Click to play video
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Royal Marines eye stealthy new craft for future beach landings Click to play video

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7th April 2026

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2nd April 2026

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30th March 2026

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27th March 2026

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26th March 2026

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26th March 2026

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25th March 2026

RAF react to record-equalling sixth consecutive Inter Services triumph

20th March 2026

Dominant RAF show class against Army to win sixth consecutive title

20th March 2026

British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF

20th March 2026

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

7th April 2026

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18th March 2026

New drivers impress as Armed Forces rally team tackle 2026 opener at Bovington

16th March 2026

Padel power as military stars embrace world's fastest growing sport

18th March 2026

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12th 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

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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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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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 November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

Polar Preet: British Army officer begins solo trek to Antarctica

28th November 2023

The future of the sea is "under threat" says UK National Security Adviser

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