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UKAF set for IDRC with stunning win over North of England XV

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The kicking of Daisy Fahey was key for UKAF in a tense encounter with their Northern rivals at Kingston Park in Newcastle.

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Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates

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HMS Active, the second vessel in the Royal Navy's new Inspiration-class Type 31 frigates, has emerged from her build hall, with construction work already having begun on sister ship HMS Bulldog

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Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones

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Former British Army Major Andrew Fox joins BFBS Forces News Ukraine reporter Simon Newton for an in-depth analysis of the combat in Ukraine as it enters its fifth year. In this episode, Mr Fox analyses how drone warfare has transformed combat.

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Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway

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Heavy-lift Malloy T150B quadcopters have been put to good use in Norway in sub-zero conditions, delivering normally back-breaking loads such as the 81mm mortar and 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun.

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Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine

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The question for Nato and European governments is whether they can secure critical infrastructure and deter escalation before a future attack becomes deadly

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It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer

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Andrew Fox, who served in the infantry for 16 years, offers his insight into the way the war is being fought in Ukraine and how it will affect future conflicts, with an emphasis on mass and the use of drones

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What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran

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As tensions escalate, the United States has ramped up pressure on Iran, deploying many of its military assets to the Middle East. The ongoing build-up has also seen hundreds of aircraft deployed in the regions, each with different roles.

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Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber

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The UK has been leading Defence Cyber Marvel 2026, with the week-long exercise in Singapore bringing together more than 2,500 personnel from 70 different organisations and 29 countries to form 36 teams.

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Taylor Lawrence hopes to 'sign off career' with an Olympic medal

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Royal Marine Commando Taylor Lawrence spoke to BFBS Sport about his hopes for Milano-Cortina

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N Korean troops now harder to track inside Russian army

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Thousands of North Korean soldiers were sent to the Kursk region of Russia in late 2024 to fight alongside Moscow's forces in Ukraine. Find out what's become of them now

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Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships

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UKAF set for IDRC with stunning win over North of England XV
UKAF set for IDRC with stunning win over North of England XV Click to play video
Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates
Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates Click to play video
Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones
Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones Click to play video
Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway
Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway Click to play video
Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine
Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine Click to play video
It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer
It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer Click to play video
What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran
What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran Click to play video
Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber
Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber Click to play video
Taylor Lawrence hopes to 'sign off career' with an Olympic medal
Taylor Lawrence hopes to 'sign off career' with an Olympic medal Click to play video
N Korean troops now harder to track inside Russian army
N Korean troops now harder to track inside Russian army Click to play video
Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships
Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships Click to play video

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Sport

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Skimo: The new Winter Olympic sport taking the military by storm

25th February 2026

Army bobsleigh's Mica Moore reflects on result at Olympics

20th February 2026

Army U23s celebrate title triumph in Winchester

19th February 2026

Army U23s beat Navy to retain Inter Services title on goals scored

19th February 2026

Royal Navy boxing team retain trophy against Western Counties

16th February 2026

RAF and Army evenly matched in feisty Inter Services clash

13th February 2026

Army judo encourage more servicewomen to take to the mat

13th February 2026

RAF's Nicole Burger's 'pride' of representing South African at the Olympics

10th February 2026

17 Port and Maritime Regiment win British Army Premiership title

9th February 2026

Royal Navy lock out podium positions in the Telemark Parallel Sprint

6th February 2026

Vegan diet vital to my recovery, says RAF snowboarder

9th February 2026

RAF claim glory in both men's and women's Alpine Ski Slalom

9th February 2026

Alpine Parallel Giant Slalom ends in dramatic fashion

6th February 2026

RAF U23s gain the upper hand with victory over the Navy

5th February 2026

The Armed Forces athletes to look out for at the Winter Olympics

6th February 2026

Skiers shine in Meribel in Alpine and Telemark Classic events

5th February 2026

Snowboarders shine in exciting Parallel Slalom runs in the Stade

5th February 2026

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4th February 2026

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20th February 2026

Explainers

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5th May 2025

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5th May 2025

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16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

Design of Royal Army Medical Service's cap badge explained

18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

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

8th October 2024

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 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

Ramstein Great Escape Memorial

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

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28th November 2023

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