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PM praises 'brilliant Armed Forces' in special Christmas message

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised the "brilliant Armed Forces" in a special Christmas message. In his message, he highlighted the number of forces personnel deployed overseas to keep the UK safe.

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Irish Guards parade through Bangor with Irish wolfhound mascot Seamus

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More than 200 members of the Irish Guards paraded through Bangor to mark the regiment's anniversary.

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Soldiers from 1 Mercian honoured for their role on Op Cabrit

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Soldiers from 1 Mercian were joined by their French counterparts for a medal parade, signalling the end of their 6-month-long deployment in Estonia under Operation Cabrit.

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'We don’t celebrate defeats': General Sir Patrick Sanders on Afghanistan's legacy

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As he becomes patron of a new Afghan veterans community, the former head of the Army tells BFBS Forces News that forces on the ground were let down by political and strategic failures.

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Behind the scenes at US Marines' Mule School

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Animal packing may seem archaic, but it’s a vital skill for US Marines operating in treacherous mountain conditions, where modern technology can’t reach.

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UK support provided to Ukraine during 50-day drive to arm the country

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The UK has delivered hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and spare parts, as part of a 50-day drive to deliver munitions to Ukraine.

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Queen visits Ranger Regiment before a charity starts work helping its soldiers

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The Queen has been honoured with an Army brooch recognising her commitment to a battalion, ahead of the launch of a new charity supporting its soldiers.

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How Nato tracks Russian submarines above and below the waves

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With the resurgence of Russian aggression, Nato is employing a range of modern and Cold war-era techniques to keep track on the Russian navy's submarines to find out not just where they are, but what they're doing.

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France score last minute try to beat Fiji in dramatic IDRC 2025 final

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It was a 14-12 win for the French who win the trophy for the second consecutive tournament.

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UKAF wrap up third place in IDRC with win over Irish Defence Forces

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It was a winning end for UKAF in their IDRC campaign at Kingsholm Stadium.

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Australia win IDRC Challenge Cup with win over Zambia

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The Australian Defence Force have won the IDRC Challenge Cup following their 39-15 win over Zambia.

PM praises 'brilliant Armed Forces' in special Christmas message
PM praises 'brilliant Armed Forces' in special Christmas message Click to play video
Irish Guards parade through Bangor with Irish wolfhound mascot Seamus
Irish Guards parade through Bangor with Irish wolfhound mascot Seamus Click to play video
Soldiers from 1 Mercian honoured for their role on Op Cabrit
Soldiers from 1 Mercian honoured for their role on Op Cabrit Click to play video
'We don’t celebrate defeats': General Sir Patrick Sanders on Afghanistan's legacy
'We don’t celebrate defeats': General Sir Patrick Sanders on Afghanistan's legacy Click to play video
Behind the scenes at US Marines' Mule School
Behind the scenes at US Marines' Mule School Click to play video
UK support provided to Ukraine during 50-day drive to arm the country
UK support provided to Ukraine during 50-day drive to arm the country Click to play video
Queen visits Ranger Regiment before a charity starts work helping its soldiers
Queen visits Ranger Regiment before a charity starts work helping its soldiers Click to play video
How Nato tracks Russian submarines above and below the waves
How Nato tracks Russian submarines above and below the waves Click to play video
France score last minute try to beat Fiji in dramatic IDRC 2025 final
France score last minute try to beat Fiji in dramatic IDRC 2025 final Click to play video
UKAF wrap up third place in IDRC with win over Irish Defence Forces
UKAF wrap up third place in IDRC with win over Irish Defence Forces Click to play video
Australia win IDRC Challenge Cup with win over Zambia
Australia win IDRC Challenge Cup with win over Zambia Click to play video

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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

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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

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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1st 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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28th August 2024

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5th September 2025

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30th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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17th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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25th July 2025

Track and field stars shine at Inter Services | Forces Sport | 18 July

18th July 2025

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10th July 2025

Army Tennis crowns new men's and women's champions | Forces Sport | July 4

4th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

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25th June 2025

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2nd April 2025

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19th August 2024

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6th August 2024

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13th June 2024

Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

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9th April 2024

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8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

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Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

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14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

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18th February 2024

337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King

7th February 2024

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25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

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