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JJ Chalmers: Atmosphere at Army v Navy is like nothing else

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Former marine JJ Chalmers says the atmosphere at Army v Navy is "like nothing else I've been to". The TV personality is anchoring Forces News' live coverage of the games on Saturday which he described as an "absolute privilege".

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Typhoons and P-8 Poseidons test their ability to switch locations

1:24

The testing, on Exercise Soaring Eagle, is part of the RAF's resilience plan. If the aircraft's own base along the Moray coast became inoperable, then Kinloss is where the planes stationed at RAF Lossiemouth would have to operate from.

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It's a betrayal of every veteran that's served, say NI veterans

0:29

Veterans are protesting against the government's plans to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with the new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, which would scrap immunity for soldiers who served during the Troubles.

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GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract

5:28

Nineteen vehicles have been earmarked for retirement in 2030 as part of the MOD's Land Mobility Programme, and General Motors hopes its Infantry Squad Vehicle will become one of the replacements.

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Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar

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Exercise Malabar, which involved naval and air assets from the United States, Australia, India and Japan, encompassed a range of activities including anti-submarine warfare, counter-piracy operations and anti-air warfare drills.

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Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act

1:42

Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois tells BFBS Forces News that the Government's plans to replace the Legacy Act would restart a "conveyor belt" of investigations against veterans who served during the Troubles.

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Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans

4:29

Claire Lilly founded the Forcer Protocol initiative in the wake of Alan Forcer's death after what she felt were failings by the police officers involved in the search for her former husband.

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Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season

2:50

The team includes Royal Marine Taylor Lawrence, Paratroopers Olly Butterworth and Nick Gleeson, and RAF Aircraft Engineer Alex Cartagena

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The Para recruit who is now forever airborne

1:23

Parachute Regiment recruit Private Harry Johnson's ashes were scattered across the Durham countryside after he passed away during training at ITC Catterick earlier this year.

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Eagles soar from Kinloss Barracks – not RAF Lossiemouth

3:41

Personnel from RAF Lossiemouth have been testing their ability to operate their aircraft from austere environments, flying their Typhoons and P-8 Poseidons from Kinloss Barracks instead.

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How to watch 2025 Army Sports Awards

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It's time to celebrate the best of British Army sport and you can join us live for the Army Sports Awards on Thursday.

JJ Chalmers: Atmosphere at Army v Navy is like nothing else
JJ Chalmers: Atmosphere at Army v Navy is like nothing else Click to play video
Typhoons and P-8 Poseidons test their ability to switch locations
Typhoons and P-8 Poseidons test their ability to switch locations Click to play video
It's a betrayal of every veteran that's served, say NI veterans
It's a betrayal of every veteran that's served, say NI veterans Click to play video
GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract
GM hopes to steer MOD towards squad vehicle contract Click to play video
Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar
Four-midable: Quad nations join forces for Ex Malabar Click to play video
Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act
Tory MP slams plans to replace NI Legacy Act Click to play video
Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans
Police force adopts alert system for missing veterans Click to play video
Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season
Team GB bobsledders gear up for important Olympic season Click to play video
The Para recruit who is now forever airborne
The Para recruit who is now forever airborne Click to play video
Eagles soar from Kinloss Barracks – not RAF Lossiemouth
Eagles soar from Kinloss Barracks – not RAF Lossiemouth Click to play video
How to watch 2025 Army Sports Awards
How to watch 2025 Army Sports Awards Click to play video

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The Forces Sports Show

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26th September 2025

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19th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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5th September 2025

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30th August 2025

IDRC 2025 explodes into action with opening pool matches | Forces Sport | 22 August

22nd August 2025

Forces Sports Show Special: Go behind-the-scenes as UKAF ready for IDRC

17th August 2025

Amy Cokayne speaks ahead of her third World Cup | Forces Sport | 8 August

11th August 2025

RAF clash with Australian rivals in rugby league | Forces Sport | 1 August

1st August 2025

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25th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick

12th November 2024

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19th August 2024

Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony

6th August 2024

Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge

13th June 2024

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

19th April 2024

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme

18th April 2024

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

9th April 2024

Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas

8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers

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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23rd February 2024

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14th February 2024

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26th February 2024

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14th February 2024

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23rd February 2024

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14th February 2024

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20th March 2024

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13th February 2024

Junior soldiers and best friends go head to head in Army boxing

14th February 2024
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