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N Korean troops now harder to track inside Russian army
Thousands of North Korean soldiers were sent to the Kursk region of Russia in late 2024 to fight alongside Moscow's forces in Ukraine. Find out what's become of them now
'Not a typical politician': Wes Streeting takes charge of defence
The former health secretary brings Cabinet experience and considerable political weight to the MOD, but little background in defence.
RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea
The aircraft and crew had been conducting routine training when they overheard a broken distress call on their radios. Recognising the urgency of the situation, they coordinated with the local coastguard to support the rescue effort.
France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons
Western military support for Ukraine is entering a new phase, with the emphasis shifting towards providing more advanced capabilities – and helping Ukraine build them itself.
Leonardo AW149: Medium-lift helicopter set to replace the ageing Puma fleet
BFBS Forces News got a glimpse of the new medium-lift helicopter for the British Armed Forces at the Farnborough International Air Show, where we spoke to a member of the Leonardo team to learn more about its capabilities.
New Jupiter helicopter makes first flight from RAF Akrotiri
The first of three new H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters has carried out its first flight from RAF Akrotiri, paving the way for the fleet to take up crisis response duties in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Unseen – and undervalued?
Britain's nuclear deterrent accounts for a quarter of total defence spending but its value to the public, and to our Nato allies, has historically been underpromoted. That's about to change.
HMS Prince of Wales leads carrier strike group on Exercise Neptune Strike
The UK's Carrier Strike Group is taking part in an annual exercise showcasing Nato's operational reach in one of its most strategically important and challenging regions: the High North.
All the gen on the Mossberg 590M shotgun
Corporal Luke O'Neill, B Company 1 Rifles, walks us through everything you need to know about the Mossberg shotgun.
Welcome to Australia: 21 nations join forces for Ex Pitch Black
On a picture-perfect day in Darwin, Australia, more than 14,000 kilometres from the UK, the sun is shining, the temperature is a warm 28 degrees and aircraft from 21 nations are zooming overhead for the start of Exercise Pitch Black 2026.
Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games
Lance Corporal Marvric Pamphile is set to appear at his second Commonwealth Games
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