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British Challenger 2 tanks in Poland for Exercise Puma

3:27

A British tank squadron has spent the last five months in Poland to bolster defences after the Eastern European nation sent its own tanks to Ukraine.

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Euro leaders back plans for defensive anti-drone 'wall'

5:17

The move, following several drone incursions in Europe, will include a combination of advanced early warning systems, the use of AWACs and fighter jets, air defence systems, anti-aircraft machine guns, radar and low-flying drones.

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4 Scots perform Beating Retreat in Cyprus

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The Dhekelia air was filled with the sound of bagpipes as 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland held the first Beating Retreat of their two-year residency in Cyprus.

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Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks a "gamechanger" for Ukraine

0:59

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said the UK's to supply Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine was a "gamechanger in the decision-making process of the entire West."

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1st Battalion The Rifles return home from Cyprus

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1st Battalion The Rifles paraded through the streets of Chepstow, where troops have been based for 19 years, following a two-year deployment to Cyprus.

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Army Under 23s suffer a heavy defeat against Rams

4:57

The Army U23s hosted National League One side at the Military Stadium in Aldershot for their first clash of the season ahead of the Inter Services

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How a Voyager tanker keeps the RAF's Typhoons on station

3:31

BFBS Forces News reporter Simon Newton boards an RAF Voyager refuelling aircraft as it prepares to head east towards Poland where Typhoons are on combat air patrol - and the crew are well aware the Russians will be watching.

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Kate goes 'loopy' in a Typhoon simulator

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The Princess of Wales performed a loop-the-loop in an RAF Typhoon jet simulator as she met pilots on the frontline of the UK's air defences.

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Exhibition honours British volunteers killed in Ukraine

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A memorial to British volunteer fighters who have died as part of Ukraine's war effort against Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 has been on display in London.

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British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

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The British Army held a funeral in Nepal for Sergeant Naresh Kumar Rai, who served for 23 years in the Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

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Spartan king inspires drone swarm-killing weapon

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Counter-drone developers and manufacturers are fighting to stay ahead of a rising wave of emerging UAV threats, as highlighted by the number of Russian drone violations of Nato airspace. One such weapon is called Leonidas.

British Challenger 2 tanks in Poland for Exercise Puma
British Challenger 2 tanks in Poland for Exercise Puma Click to play video
Euro leaders back plans for defensive anti-drone 'wall'
Euro leaders back plans for defensive anti-drone 'wall' Click to play video
4 Scots perform Beating Retreat in Cyprus
4 Scots perform Beating Retreat in Cyprus Click to play video
Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks a "gamechanger" for Ukraine
Storm Shadows and Challenger 2 tanks a "gamechanger" for Ukraine Click to play video
1st Battalion The Rifles return home from Cyprus
1st Battalion The Rifles return home from Cyprus Click to play video
Army Under 23s suffer a heavy defeat against Rams
Army Under 23s suffer a heavy defeat against Rams Click to play video
How a Voyager tanker keeps the RAF's Typhoons on station
How a Voyager tanker keeps the RAF's Typhoons on station Click to play video
Kate goes 'loopy' in a Typhoon simulator
Kate goes 'loopy' in a Typhoon simulator Click to play video
Exhibition honours British volunteers killed in Ukraine
Exhibition honours British volunteers killed in Ukraine Click to play video
British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior
British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior Click to play video
Spartan king inspires drone swarm-killing weapon
Spartan king inspires drone swarm-killing weapon Click to play video

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26th September 2025

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19th September 2025

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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

AYO Gurkha!

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2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

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2nd April 2025

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12th November 2024

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19th August 2024

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6th August 2024

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13th June 2024

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19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

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8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

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28th March 2024

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14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

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27th February 2024

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18th February 2024

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7th February 2024

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26th April 2024

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26th April 2024

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30th April 2024

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25th April 2024

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25th April 2024

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25th April 2024

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24th April 2024

Queen wears Lancers-style outfit on regimental visit

24th April 2024
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