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F1 technology used to build drones for Ukraine

3:59

A company with a background in Formula One is using its expertise to build drones for Ukraine. Mike Gascoyne of MGI Engineering said: "We're fighting a battle. We're doing a race where you've got to be the quickest and you've got to be the best."

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UK readiness put under the spotlight as experts warn of pressure points across the forces

4:21

Experts from the IISS assess the pressure points across land, air and sea – from long-range strike and support capabilities to platform numbers and ship availability – and explain why confronting China would be “a far harder task” than Russia.

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Ukraine and the High North: can we defend both?

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Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty has questioned whether the UK Armed Forces would be able to sustain simultaneous deployments to Ukraine and the High North in the event of a ceasefire in the former.

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Lord Guthrie remembered as a soldier's soldier

1:25

A service of thanksgiving for the life of Field Marshal Lord Guthrie has taken place in London, with several former senior military officers attending to remember the Welsh Guards officer, who died last September aged 86

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Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates

0:40

HMS Active, the second vessel in the Royal Navy's new Inspiration-class Type 31 frigates, has emerged from her build hall, with construction work already having begun on sister ship HMS Bulldog

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Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones

19:01

Former British Army Major Andrew Fox joins BFBS Forces News Ukraine reporter Simon Newton for an in-depth analysis of the combat in Ukraine as it enters its fifth year. In this episode, Mr Fox analyses how drone warfare has transformed combat.

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Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway

0:57

Heavy-lift Malloy T150B quadcopters have been put to good use in Norway in sub-zero conditions, delivering normally back-breaking loads such as the 81mm mortar and 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun.

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Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine

6:35

The question for Nato and European governments is whether they can secure critical infrastructure and deter escalation before a future attack becomes deadly

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It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer

16:41

Andrew Fox, who served in the infantry for 16 years, offers his insight into the way the war is being fought in Ukraine and how it will affect future conflicts, with an emphasis on mass and the use of drones

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What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran

1:57

As tensions escalate, the United States has ramped up pressure on Iran, deploying many of its military assets to the Middle East. The ongoing build-up has also seen hundreds of aircraft deployed in the regions, each with different roles.

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Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber

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The UK has been leading Defence Cyber Marvel 2026, with the week-long exercise in Singapore bringing together more than 2,500 personnel from 70 different organisations and 29 countries to form 36 teams.

F1 technology used to build drones for Ukraine
F1 technology used to build drones for Ukraine Click to play video
UK readiness put under the spotlight as experts warn of pressure points across the forces
UK readiness put under the spotlight as experts warn of pressure points across the forces Click to play video
Ukraine and the High North: can we defend both?
Ukraine and the High North: can we defend both? Click to play video
Lord Guthrie  remembered as a soldier's soldier
Lord Guthrie remembered as a soldier's soldier Click to play video
Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates
Another milestone reached for Navy's Type 31 frigates Click to play video
Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones
Battle Talk: A Para's view of Ukraine - Drones Click to play video
Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway
Royal Marines let Malloy drones take the strain in Norway Click to play video
Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine
Moscow using grey zone attacks to weaken and undermine Click to play video
It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer
It's brutal but Ukrainians say they'll win, says ex-Army officer Click to play video
What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran
What air assets the US could bring to bear against Iran Click to play video
Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber
Army and RAF personnel hone their skills in cyber Click to play video

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Sport

Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships

25th February 2026

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25th February 2026

Army bobsleigh's Mica Moore reflects on result at Olympics

20th February 2026

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19th February 2026

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19th February 2026

Royal Navy boxing team retain trophy against Western Counties

16th February 2026

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13th February 2026

Army judo encourage more servicewomen to take to the mat

13th February 2026

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10th February 2026

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9th February 2026

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6th February 2026

Vegan diet vital to my recovery, says RAF snowboarder

9th February 2026

RAF claim glory in both men's and women's Alpine Ski Slalom

9th February 2026

Alpine Parallel Giant Slalom ends in dramatic fashion

6th February 2026

RAF U23s gain the upper hand with victory over the Navy

5th February 2026

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6th February 2026

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5th February 2026

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5th February 2026

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4th February 2026

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20th February 2026

Explainers

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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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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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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

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Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

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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

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26th March 2024

Final farewell for the British Army's Apache Mk1 helicopter

25th March 2024

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25th March 2024

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23rd March 2024

Dynamic Victory: Sandhurst cadets go through their final rigorous test

22nd March 2024

Army swimmers to take on the English Channel for military charity

25th March 2024

RAF hockey captain Alex Naughalty reacts to Inter Services win

23rd March 2024

Hockey captain Scott Perry on RAF's historic 7th Inter Services title

23rd March 2024

Ajax: British Army's new wheels burns through Arctic trials

22nd March 2024

Forces Fight Night: Army retains Inter Services title in electric night of boxing

22nd March 2024
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