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Military drivers take on rutted trails at Armed Forces Rally Championships

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Army reservist Corporal Danny Hedges and co-driver Josie Harris win the 2023 Armed Forces Rally Championships at the Trackrod Rally of Yorkshire.

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UK Armed Forces need to be ready to 'deter, fight and win', Chief of the Defence Staff says

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Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton has said he will focus on the military’s readiness, its people and the modernisation of the Armed Forces during his tenure.

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From combat pill packs to mobile surgery: Army medic on new frontline medical care

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Army medic explains battlefield combat care upgrades at DSEI.

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Knighton addresses concerns over F-35A's stealth capability

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The RAF is set to acquire 12 F-35A aircraft, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, but there are concerns over how they would be integrated without comprising the jet's stealth capability, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton has warned.

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The Beast and the Orca make a splash at DSEI

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From the Gemini Beast to the stealthy Orca, BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the fast boats on show at the DSEI trade show in London.

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Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment marked the 82nd anniversary of the Salerno landings in Italy with an intense physical training session in Cyprus.

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Rain-affected Army Cricket Final ends in historic tie

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The Army Major Unit title has been shared with 30 Signal Regiment and the 1 Royal School of Mechanical Engineering after rain stopped play in Aldershot.

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Jaysley suffered cumulative effect of abuse, says lawyer

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Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was found dead in her accommodation at Larkhill Camp in 2021, was under "intolerable pressure" from her chain of command and had no faith her complaints would be dealt with effectively, a lawyer for her family has said.

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AI-controlled swarms tipped to be the future of drone warfare

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Ukraine is believed to have used a drone swarm controlled by artificial intelligence in combat for the first time, heralding their wider use in the war - with Russia thought to be not far behind in exploiting this technology.

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The new Cyber & Specialist Operations Command explained

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BFBS Forces News explores the responsibilities and personnel behind the newly-formed Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, or CSOC.

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Irish Guards parade through Bangor with mascot Seamus

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More than 200 members of the Irish Guards paraded through Bangor to mark the regiment's anniversary, accompanied by their faithful Irish wolfhound.

Military drivers take on rutted trails at Armed Forces Rally Championships
Military drivers take on rutted trails at Armed Forces Rally Championships Click to play video
UK Armed Forces need to be ready to 'deter, fight and win', Chief of the Defence Staff says
UK Armed Forces need to be ready to 'deter, fight and win', Chief of the Defence Staff says Click to play video
From combat pill packs to mobile surgery: Army medic on new frontline medical care
From combat pill packs to mobile surgery: Army medic on new frontline medical care Click to play video
Knighton addresses concerns over F-35A's stealth capability
Knighton addresses concerns over F-35A's stealth capability Click to play video
The Beast and the Orca make a splash at DSEI
The Beast and the Orca make a splash at DSEI Click to play video
PWRR soldiers honour their forebears' action at Salerno
PWRR soldiers honour their forebears' action at Salerno Click to play video
Rain-affected Army Cricket Final ends in historic tie
Rain-affected Army Cricket Final ends in historic tie Click to play video
Jaysley suffered cumulative effect of abuse, says lawyer
Jaysley suffered cumulative effect of abuse, says lawyer Click to play video
AI-controlled swarms tipped to be the future of drone warfare
AI-controlled swarms tipped to be the future of drone warfare Click to play video
The new Cyber & Specialist Operations Command explained
The new Cyber & Specialist Operations Command explained Click to play video
Irish Guards parade through Bangor with mascot Seamus
Irish Guards parade through Bangor with mascot Seamus Click to play video

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5th May 2025

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16th January 2025

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2nd December 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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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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17th August 2025

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4th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

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13th June 2024

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18th February 2024

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7th February 2024

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