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Personnel Train For Antarctic Expedition On UK Beach

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Former and serving military personnel are about to embark on a 300km expedition to the Antarctic, focused on climate change, to look for microplastics.

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See Snowboard Cross' spectacular course from the air

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A drone was up in the air to capture the footage for BFBS Sport

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Trump hedges bets amid diplomatic efforts with Iran

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The build-up of military assets in the Middle East is continuing alongside diplomatic measures between the United States and Iran.

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Project VOLYA: Armed Forces Para Snow Sports in Ukraine

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The aim of Project VOLYA was to train local ski instructors to help Ukrainian forces personnel injured in the war.

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Royal Marines and Rangers take part in Exercise Hyperion Storm

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Exercise Hyperion Storm in Otterburn marked the culmination of two years of preparations ahead of the UK taking over the leadership of Nato's special operations component in July.

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Russia operates the world’s only helicopters that are fitted with ejection seats, but the RAF chooses to deal with rotary-wing emergencies a very different way - without the ability to bang out.

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Sparkling opening ceremony heralds 75th year of Inter Services snow sports

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PAC-3: Find out why Ukraine wants these missiles so badly

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Simon Newton explains why the PAC-3 missile used in the Patriot air defence system is so important in defending Ukraine from Russia's drone and missile attacks.

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Personnel Train For Antarctic Expedition On UK Beach
Personnel Train For Antarctic Expedition On UK Beach Click to play video
See Snowboard Cross' spectacular course from the air
See Snowboard Cross' spectacular course from the air Click to play video
Trump hedges bets amid diplomatic efforts with Iran
Trump hedges bets amid diplomatic efforts with Iran Click to play video
 Project VOLYA: Armed Forces Para Snow Sports in Ukraine
Project VOLYA: Armed Forces Para Snow Sports in Ukraine Click to play video
Royal Marines and Rangers take part in Exercise Hyperion Storm
Royal Marines and Rangers take part in Exercise Hyperion Storm Click to play video
A POV experience of Meribel's lightning-quick downhill course
A POV experience of Meribel's lightning-quick downhill course Click to play video
Navy snowboarder explains what being at Meribel means
Navy snowboarder explains what being at Meribel means Click to play video
Eject! Eject! Eject! As long as you're in a Russian helicopter
Eject! Eject! Eject! As long as you're in a Russian helicopter Click to play video
Sparkling opening ceremony heralds 75th year of Inter Services snow sports
Sparkling opening ceremony heralds 75th year of Inter Services snow sports Click to play video
PAC-3: Find out why Ukraine wants these missiles so badly
PAC-3: Find out why Ukraine wants these missiles so badly Click to play video
'We've all got horror stories' says minister and ex-Army officer
'We've all got horror stories' says minister and ex-Army officer Click to play video

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5th May 2025

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5th May 2025

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16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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24th November 2024

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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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20th September 2024

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AYO Gurkha!

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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

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19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

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9th April 2024

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8th April 2024

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4th April 2024

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28th March 2024

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14th March 2024

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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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20th November 2025

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20th November 2025

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20th November 2025

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20th November 2025

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20th November 2025

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19th November 2025

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19th November 2025

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