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Commandos open fire in the Arctic Circle

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Members of 45 Commando have been getting to grips with their new individual weapon, the L403 A1, better known as the KS-1, in temperatures as low as -20°C.

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MOD drivers plan strike action citing security fears

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Several MOD drivers have told BFBS Forces News they are set to strike over what they describe as "frightening" security concerns, claiming that the safety of high-ranking military personnel and top-tier civil servants is being put at risk.

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HMS Dauntless returns to Portsmouth

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Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless has returned to Portsmouth after spending around a month conducting work-up sea trials.

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First combat use of Ukrainian ballistic missile FP-7

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared footage of Ukraine’s FP-7 tactical ballistic missile being launched for the first time in combat.

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The haunting stories hidden in Imperial War Museum archives

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First-time author Esme Smith, an apprentice curator at the Imperial War Museum, tells an eerie story from her new book Wartime Ghost Stories.

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Debutants star in 4-goal goal win as Royal Navy beats Bournemouth

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Eleven debutants featured as the Royal Navy senior men's squad crushed Bournemouth FC 4-1 in the Hampshire Senior Cup first round

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Find out why Luftwaffe pilots love Britain, not Germany

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While they may love driving fast on their autobahnen, German air force pilots operating the Eurofighter Typhoon reveal why they're excited to leave their home country behind as they get a taste for British airspace

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Troops leave Iraq, but fight against Islamic State goes on

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Operation Shader will continue despite the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The UK's operation against Islamic State in the Middle East will continue as a partnership with sovereign Iraq as opposed to an in-country operation

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Comando the Chihuahua begins training as smallest recruit

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Equipped with protective glasses, a custom-fitted tactical vest and a small camera on his head, Comando is being trained for search-and-rescue missions and to help build a friendlier image of the Mexican National Guard

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Royal Navy autonomous sub fires heavy torpedo for first time

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A UK autonomous submarine has fired a heavy American torpedo for the first time off the coast of Scotland. The trial is part of Project Broadsword, which is examining whether US weapons can be easily plugged into British robotic vessels.

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Vivaldi: Recapturing more than territory in four parts

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For months, Russia has tried to cut off Ukrainian forces defending the so-called fortress belt cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Now, Kyiv has hit back at the northern part of that pincer, around Lyman, in an offensive codenamed Operation Vivaldi.

Commandos open fire in the Arctic Circle
Commandos open fire in the Arctic Circle Click to play video
MOD drivers plan strike action citing security fears
MOD drivers plan strike action citing security fears Click to play video
HMS Dauntless returns to Portsmouth
HMS Dauntless returns to Portsmouth Click to play video
First combat use of Ukrainian ballistic missile FP-7
First combat use of Ukrainian ballistic missile FP-7 Click to play video
The haunting stories hidden in Imperial War Museum archives
The haunting stories hidden in Imperial War Museum archives Click to play video
Debutants star in 4-goal goal win as Royal Navy beats Bournemouth
Debutants star in 4-goal goal win as Royal Navy beats Bournemouth Click to play video
Find out why Luftwaffe pilots love Britain, not Germany
Find out why Luftwaffe pilots love Britain, not Germany Click to play video
Troops leave Iraq, but fight against Islamic State goes on
Troops leave Iraq, but fight against Islamic State goes on Click to play video
Comando the Chihuahua begins training as smallest recruit
Comando the Chihuahua begins training as smallest recruit Click to play video
Royal Navy autonomous sub fires heavy torpedo for first time
Royal Navy autonomous sub fires heavy torpedo for first time Click to play video
Vivaldi: Recapturing more than territory in four parts
Vivaldi: Recapturing more than territory in four parts Click to play video

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29th September 2026

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29th September 2026

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29th September 2026

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24th September 2026

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24th September 2026

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24th September 2026

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21st September 2026

Royal Navy rugby league: The women's team reveal all

21st September 2026

Dean dominates as Army retain women's Inter Services T20 cricket crown

21st September 2026

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16th September 2026

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16th September 2026

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25th September 2026

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15th September 2026

Second half blitz against Navy gives RAF men title opportunity

15th September 2026

Royal Marines storm to Falklands Cup victory over Parachute Regiment

15th September 2026

UK Armed Forces strongman personnel smash one million kilo deadlift challenge

11th September 2026

Wickets galore as 27 Regiment RLC crowned Army T20 champions

11th September 2026

RAF rugby league team reveal all on their teammates

11th September 2026

Explainers

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

5th May 2025

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

5th May 2025

Ripsaw M3: Robotic vehicle making its way into the battlefield

16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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6th December 2024

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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

24th November 2024

How long-range weapons could have an impact in Ukraine war

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

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20th September 2024

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Carrier Strike Group 'is a real flagship deployment for the UK'

16th April 2025

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17th April 2025

USAF F-16s fire live missiles over UK in combat readiness drill

16th April 2025

Defence official casts doubt on German armour

15th April 2025

Army reserves claim dominant win over Maritime Reserves

15th April 2025

Royal Navy anticipate tight tussle with RAF in Rugby opener

17th April 2025

New RAF men head coach ready to fight against underdogs label

16th April 2025

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16th April 2025

160,000 war graves hidden in plain sight across the UK

17th April 2025

Veteran recalls helping Belsen survivors

16th April 2025

EU could hook defence pact to fishing access

15th April 2025

RAF and French jets take on Black Sea mission

14th April 2025
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