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Nato flexes its muscles as huge 15-ship formation is led by Royal Navy aircraft carrier

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Two Nato task groups joined up in a show of force of the alliance's naval capabilities as fighter jets flew overhead. The 15 ships are taking part in training off the coast of north Norway as part of Nato's biggest exercise in decades.

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New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline

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Highly paid and highly prized, there are some new faces in defence - new faces that we can't show you for security reasons. These young cyber warriors are bringing their valuable skills to defend our nation's digital frontlines.

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Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances

1:19

Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard tells the Commons Defence Committee he'd received written confirmation from the Chief of the General Staff and the National Armaments Director that Ajax was safe.

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Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers

2:49

Ukrainian naval drones have struck two oil tankers linked to Russia's shadow fleet off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The Kairo and Virat were sailing empty, but are said to be capable of transporting nearly $70m worth of oil.

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Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says

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In an interview with BFBS Forces News, Richard Angell also criticised the stigma around HIV, which he said still exists in some Armed Forces settings.

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Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years

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Horses and riders from the Household Division have spent hours meticulously clipping, polishing and gleaming their kit as they prepare to welcome German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender.

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Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport

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The crew of frigate HMS Richmond are clearly glad to be home after nearly eight months away, but while they're happy to see their loved ones, the feeling is bittersweet because of the strong bonds they made on CSG25.

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Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home

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In order for the F-35s on HMS Prince of Wales to get back to RAF Marham in Norfolk at the end of Operation Highmast, they needed some help from a Voyager tanker - effectively a flying fuel station for the fighter jets.

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UK seeks to close long-range strike gap

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From Russia's Oreshnik intermediate cruise missile to Iran's Shahed drones, our enemies have plenty of long-range strike capability. Now, the UK is seeking to step up its ability to respond by developing its own deep-strike precision weapons.

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CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready

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CSG25 may only have just got home, but its commander is already looking ahead to the next deployment to ensure the UK is always ready.

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Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry

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BFBS Forces News reporter Will Hollis gets a taste of Nepal as the community in Cyprus cooks up a couple of dishes involving goat and pork meat - and a special blend of spices.

Nato flexes its muscles as huge 15-ship formation is led by Royal Navy aircraft carrier
Nato flexes its muscles as huge 15-ship formation is led by Royal Navy aircraft carrier Click to play video
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline Click to play video
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances Click to play video
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers Click to play video
Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says
Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says Click to play video
Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years
Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years Click to play video
Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport
Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport Click to play video
Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home
Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home Click to play video
UK seeks to close long-range strike gap
UK seeks to close long-range strike gap Click to play video
CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready
CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready Click to play video
Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry
Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry Click to play video

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

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28th November 2023

All Videos

Army win under-23s rugby union title on points difference after RAF beat Navy in Basingstoke

6th December 2023

How the WWI gas mask transformed into the British Army's modern respirator

7th December 2023

US Army troll Navy ahead of annual American Football game

6th December 2023

RAF personnel get talking thanks to England disability football's best

6th December 2023

Gvozdika: The Soviet-era Howitzer used by Russia and Ukraine

14th December 2023

Privates on Parade: Veterans group strips off for fundraising calendar

5th December 2023

Behind the scenes of those keeping the skies clear at RAF Brize Norton

5th December 2023

Exclusive: Access to testing area developing Ukraine's army of drones

7th December 2023

German-British defence co-operation ramps up on Exercise White Horse

7th December 2023

Nato soldiers take on 'Czech Mudness' madness

4th December 2023

Charlie Charlie One veterans hub reconnects old soldiers to their community

4th December 2023

HMS Richmond remaining vigilant on patrol in the Baltic Sea

4th December 2023
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