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Made in Kenya, trained by the UK: The first-ever Kenyan marines unit

0:51

The first-ever Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) has made history by completing its basic training, under the guidance of Royal Marines. The Kenyan Marines were trained by 10 Royal Marines from 40 Commando over 12 weeks.

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Army storm to victory against RAF to claim final Inter Service bragging rights

2:47

The British Army beat the Royal Air Force 20-38 in the final clash of the 2026 Inter Service Championships

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Army captain reacts to valiant win against the RAF

0:31

Army captain Peter Austin and Player of the Match Francis Kelly speak to BFBS Sport after their 20-38 win against the RAF

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Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win

0:39

Jade Mullen and Babcock Player of the Match Sophie Benavent speak to BFBS Sport following their 12-52 victory over the RAF at Kingsholm Stadium.

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Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium

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The British Army continue their dominance at the Inter Services, but had to dispatch a strong RAF team to secure a 12-52 win at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.

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HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar

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Royal Navy attack submarine HMS Anson has been seen arriving in Gibraltar. The Astute-class nuclear powered sub had been deployed to Australia before she was retasked with opearting near the Persian Gulf.

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HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest

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HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Norway as she continues operations in the High North. The carrier linked up with Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan for an air ambulance training exercise, simulating the evacuation of a badly injured sailor.

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Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero

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Luke Pollard says former Royal Marines officer Al Carns is a genuine hero – and insists the defence team just needs to get on with the job amid rumours of a Labour leadership contest

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Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield

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In the Norwegian fjords, it's a game of cat and mouse, with the Royal Navy's Wildcat helicopters looking to get away from a range of threats that are smaller and more agile, like the P2000s.

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Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win

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The Gunners beat the Royal Army Medical Services 2-1 to clinch the Edwards Cup.

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Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded

4:45

BFBS Forces News archive researcher Richard White, who spent 25 years in the Royal Marines, was deployed on Exercise Purple Star, and reflects on his time using archive footage he filmed while serving with Air Defence Troop.

Made in Kenya, trained by the UK: The first-ever Kenyan marines unit
Made in Kenya, trained by the UK: The first-ever Kenyan marines unit Click to play video
Army storm to victory against RAF to claim final Inter Service bragging rights
Army storm to victory against RAF to claim final Inter Service bragging rights Click to play video
Army captain reacts to valiant win against the RAF
Army captain reacts to valiant win against the RAF Click to play video
Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win
Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win Click to play video
Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium
Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium Click to play video
HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar
HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar Click to play video
HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest
HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest Click to play video
Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero
Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero Click to play video
Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield
Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield Click to play video
Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win
Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win Click to play video
Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded
Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded Click to play video

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Sport

Army captain reacts to valiant win against the RAF

16th May 2026

Army storm to victory against RAF to claim final Inter Service bragging rights

16th May 2026

Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win

16th May 2026

Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium

16th May 2026

Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win

15th May 2026

UKAF struggle against GB Teachers in President's Cup tie

14th May 2026

Army complete impressive double at Inter Services Basketball Championships

12th May 2026

3 Para put on an explosive display to win Army Boxing's biggest prize

8th May 2026

Jarrard Hayler reflects on historic Navy win against the Army

11th May 2026

RAF Football coach leads Wolves Women to WSL 2 promotion

7th May 2026

How to watch the 2026 President's Cup live on BFBS

7th May 2026

Royal Navy make history with back-to-back win against British Army

6th May 2026

Army women light up Allianz Stadium Twickenham to win against Navy

6th May 2026

Royal Navy win back-to-back Inter Services titles at Allianz Stadium

2nd May 2026

How facing Canada forced this British Army rugby team to elevate their game

1st May 2026

Army put on blistering counterattack to stun the Navy at Lord's

28th April 2026

How to watch the best of Army boxing LIVE on BFBS Sport

27th April 2026

Royal Navy cricket captain looks ahead to T20 day at Lords

23rd April 2026

Navy cricketers beat RAF ahead of vital T20 match at Lords

22nd April 2026

RAF women kick off Inter Service with a dominant win over Royal Navy

21st April 2026

Explainers

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

6th December 2024

How Bushmaster's V-shaped hull is a lifesaver

2nd December 2024

Why undersea cables are prime targets for sabotage

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

Design of Royal Army Medical Service's cap badge explained

18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

North Korea's huge military in numbers

12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

Ukraine's new drone designed to repel Shahed UAV attacks

24th October 2024

What is China's navy trying to achieve?

24th October 2024

US's THAAD anti-ballistic missile system explained

14th October 2024

Everything you need to know about the Martlet missile

8th October 2024

HMS Lancaster trials Peregrine drone in Gulf of Oman

20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

All Videos

UKAF men run riot in Newcastle as they score fourteen tries

23rd June 2024

UKAF Women dominate North of England Select at Kingston Park

22nd June 2024

A look at the crucial role of the military tailors

26th June 2024

Chief of the Air Staff congratulates Liam Sanford on Olympic call-up

21st June 2024

The game-changing cannon ready to revolutionise the British arsenal

4th July 2024

The British Army's newest game-changing cannon explained

24th June 2024

Ukraine's new drone-hunting UAVs keeping Russia at bay

3rd July 2024

2024 Nepal Cup Final: How to watch LIVE

20th June 2024

Nato allies practise air and missile defence in Romania and Bulgaria

20th June 2024

Late winner as HMS Heron win 2024 Royal Navy cup final

19th June 2024

History of Spitbank Fort

20th June 2024

Fenice: The Italian army's new attack helicopter

20th June 2024
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