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Are there any lessons the RAF can draw from the conflict in Ukraine?

4:06

Russia's vast air force was supposed to crush Ukraine in a matter of days. But that air superiority never came, thanks in large part to Western air defence systems. So, are there any lessons the RAF can draw from the conflict two years on?

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Grenadier Guards receives new Colours at Buckingham Palace

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1st Battalion Grenadier Guards receives new Colours - one of which will be paraded before the monarch at the King's Birthday Parade on Saturday - Trooping the Colour

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Royal Marines present arms and salute the King with the new KS-1

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During the Colours parade held at Windsor Castle, Royal Marines showcased their drill movements with the new KS-1 assault rifle. It marks a big step for the corps as it transitions into the modern Commando Force.

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I'm jealous! Patrouille pilot compares Alpha Jet to the Hawk

2:53

Aerobatic display teams Patrouille de France and the Red Arrows both fly fast jet trainers dating back to the 1970s, but the Reds' Hawk T1 has one advantage over the Alpha Jet - smoke

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Regiment celebrates 20 years of Yorkshire pride

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The Royal Yorkshire Regiment - the Army's sole remaining county regiment - has marked the 20th anniversary of its formation with a series of parades and services across Yorkshire

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Docked Astute-class submarines point to a wider issue, warns former Royal Navy captain

1:34

Speaking to BFBS Forces News, former nuclear submarine captain Ryan notes that past assumptions of the Royal Navy being a world-leading anti-submarine 'player' were wrong.

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King Charles hails formation of Army's new close support artillery unit

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The King has attended a parade to celebrate the creation of the Army's first dedicated Gurkha artillery unit. Charles met the soldiers of The King's Gurkha Artillery at their Formation Parade at Larkhill.

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No armour, no protection but soldiers prefer the Kangoo

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While mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles may be the obvious choice for the modern battlefield, vehicles like the Lada Niva and Renault Kangoo are finding favour with Ukrainian forces

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D-Day 82: Two 100-year-old veterans return to Normandy

8:23

BFBS followed a weekend of commemorations in Normandy, including services on Sword Beach and at the British Normandy Memorial.

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Healey highlights the importance of remembrance

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Speaking exclusively to BFBS Forces News, the defence secretary pointed to the conflict in Europe and the Middle East as a reminder that the "peace they fought for 82 years ago is under threat now".

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Former Premier League official becomes first inductee into Army FA Hall of Fame

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The soldier has been recognised at this year's British Army FA awards night.

Are there any lessons the RAF can draw from the conflict in Ukraine?
Are there any lessons the RAF can draw from the conflict in Ukraine? Click to play video
Grenadier Guards receives new Colours at Buckingham Palace
Grenadier Guards receives new Colours at Buckingham Palace Click to play video
Royal Marines present arms and salute the King with the new KS-1
Royal Marines present arms and salute the King with the new KS-1 Click to play video
I'm jealous! Patrouille pilot compares Alpha Jet to the Hawk
I'm jealous! Patrouille pilot compares Alpha Jet to the Hawk Click to play video
Regiment celebrates 20 years of Yorkshire pride
Regiment celebrates 20 years of Yorkshire pride Click to play video
Docked Astute-class submarines point to a wider issue, warns former Royal Navy captain
Docked Astute-class submarines point to a wider issue, warns former Royal Navy captain Click to play video
King Charles hails formation of Army's new close support artillery unit
King Charles hails formation of Army's new close support artillery unit Click to play video
No armour, no protection but soldiers prefer the Kangoo
No armour, no protection but soldiers prefer the Kangoo Click to play video
D-Day 82: Two 100-year-old veterans return to Normandy
D-Day 82: Two 100-year-old veterans return to Normandy Click to play video
Healey highlights the importance of remembrance
Healey highlights the importance of remembrance Click to play video
Former Premier League official becomes first inductee into Army FA Hall of Fame
Former Premier League official becomes first inductee into Army FA Hall of Fame Click to play video

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Sport

Royal Logistic Corps reign supreme in Army T20 final

10th June 2026

Former Premier League official becomes first inductee into Army FA Hall of Fame

8th June 2026

UKAF women's hockey players power past Dutch Armed Forces

8th June 2026

Royal Navy Destroyers shock RAF to win first Inter Services ice hockey title in seven years

5th June 2026

Forces ice hockey pays tribute to Navy crash victims

5th June 2026

How did England's World Cup cricket team fare at an Army boot camp?

5th June 2026

RAF Pumas continue women's Inter Services ice hockey dominance

5th June 2026

RAF celebrate back-to-back Scottish Tri-Services rugby titles

5th June 2026

RAF Aces thrash British Army Blades to set up Royal Navy grand final

3rd June 2026

RAF win Scottish Tri-service rugby title in Murrayfield thriller

29th May 2026

Individual Army performances shine despite two disqualifications at equestrian championships

29th May 2026

23 Para RE dominate to win back-to-back Army Challenge Cups

27th May 2026

Royal Marines bag five medals at CISM Box Cup in Germany

26th May 2026

Watch the 2026 Major Units Challenge Cup Final live on BFBS

22nd May 2026

Royal Engineers win the Woolwich Cup to complete league and cup double

22nd May 2026

Goals extravaganza as RAF Akrotiri dominate RAF Valley in RAF Plate Final

22nd May 2026

RAF Leeming stage impressive comeback to win RAF Cup Final

27th May 2026

UKAF women endure Dutch thrashing in President's Cup clash

21st May 2026

Army brush aside RAF to finish Inter Service campaign on a high

19th May 2026

Army women beat RAF to win record Inter Service title

19th May 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

The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

10th January 2025

The grey zone world of cutting undersea cables

16th January 2025

Hitchhiker: Ukraine's new drone successfully tested in combat

6th December 2024

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

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

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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The tiny Book of Psalms that comforted a soldier in Normandy

31st May 2024

The D-Day veteran determined to have 'Jew' written on his dog tags

31st May 2024

Small ships having a big impact on Ex Tamber Shield

8th May 2024

Waterloo: A guide to the Centurion Mk 12 Main Battle Tank

11th June 2024

Army v Navy 2023 hat-trick hero makes his predictions

29th April 2024

US Marines' new CH-53K filmed carrying F-35 during refuelling

29th April 2024

Sandhurst Cup tests cadets' combat skills to the max

30th April 2024

Normandy veterans share stories at final gathering ahead of D-Day anniversary

28th April 2024

Ukraine reportedly withdraws Abrams tanks from frontline as losses mount

26th April 2024

RAF Typhoons join US B-1Bs bombers for escort training

26th April 2024

UK Armed Forces beat GB Teachers in President's Cup rugby league opener

26th April 2024

TKO win or DQ defeat? Controversial punch ends Army Boxing final bout

26th April 2024
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