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Top Forces Triathlete Becomes National Cycling Champion
Captain Kat Matthews, an Army physiotherapist, is currently in full-time training hoping to reach the World Iron Man triathlon championships in Hawaii.
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets
Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi is calling for defence ministers to appear before the committee as soon as possible so the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) can be fully scrutinised. He has also raised concerns that the DIP lacks detail.
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again
WO1 Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Iraq, has driven his Warrior infantry fighting vehicle again for the first time in 22 years – but when it started playing up it brought back some painful memories
Padel phenomenon: Learning the sport that has taken the military by storm
The racquet sport was officially approved by the military in April 2025
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Steve Prest said the Hybrid Navy model is a leap into the unknown, but the Royal Navy's leadership is determined to make it work
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
The British-built ground-based Raven air defence system uses launch rails and missiles that were originally designed for air-to-air combat, but have been repurposed for use in Ukraine
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
Following the DIP's release, BFBS Forces News spoke to Justin Crump, chief executive of Sibylline, about the international community's reaction. The indecision over the last year has "without doubt" lost the UK some credibility, he said.
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton
A third of Service Family Accommodation properties will now not be worked on until at least 2030 to help fund the DIP, which campaigner Antony Cotton says will make many families feel let down
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown
Retired Commodore Steve Prest tells BFBS Forces News the move to a hybrid navy is a huge risk, but the Royal Navy leadership is determined to make it work
Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs
Hours after the Prime Minister announced the Defence Investment Plan, Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis reiterated its key funding commitments to the House of Commons.
Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan
Speaking at British defence firm Malloy Aeronautics, the Prime Minister announced an additional £15bn for defence spending, representing a 27% increase in real terms. He also said total defence spending was expected to rise to almost £80bn by 2029
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