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Classified MOD Documents: Defence Minister Answers 'Espionage' Question

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Jeremy Quin has addressed the House of Commons after classified defence documents were found at a Kent bus stop. The defence minister confirmed the United States has been informed and also answered a question on "espionage".

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Officer cadets pass out at HMS Raleigh

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After working alongside ratings for 10 weeks in a new programme, the cadets represent a new generation of leaders emerging in the Royal Navy's ranks.

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Two generations, two families, four Army officers

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Karen Murdoch and Jan De Gale, who attended RMAS in 1991, were back on the parade square to see each of their children pass out ahead of joining their respective units

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A first for Finland as officer cadet passes out at Sandhurst

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Finland, which joined Nato in 2023, has been represented by Roni Nokelainen - the nation's first ever officer cadet to pass out at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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Streeting: Step up for Ukraine amid missiles shortage

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The Defence Secretary has urged the UK's allies to do more to help Ukraine's air defences before the challenging winter. Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Wes Streeting said he is looking for his counterparts to "step up even more".

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Defence an international effort, Sandhurst cadets told

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The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker, addresses the latest officer cadets to pass out at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, telling them they need to be ready to fight if necessary

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HMS Somerset reunites with families after four months at sea

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The Type 23 frigate returned to Devonport after sailing 26,500 nautical miles on operations including submarine monitoring and exercises with Nato allies.

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Brave1 marketplace reaches $1bn worth of orders in one year

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Ukraine's troops are using points earned on the battlefield to buy military kit worth $1bn, and the online system was only created a year ago. Military units can choose and buy their kit directly from manufacturers on Brave1.

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F-16: The multi-role fighter that smiles as it shoots you

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The Romanian air force operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon - and the jets recently saw some action, shooting down three suspected Russian drones

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Europe urged to coordinate on disorganised weapons systems

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The best way to fund defence is by working together with our European allies, the IPPR's senior economist, William Ellis, has told BFBS Forces News, in light of the continent's "disorganised" and numerous different weapon systems.

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Russia's answer to Amazon becomes drone strike target

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Wildberries, Russia's biggest marketplace retailer, are being systematically attacked by Ukrainian forces. Not solely a civilian marketplace, it sells a range of dual-use products, including drones and equipment with potential military applications.

Classified MOD Documents: Defence Minister Answers 'Espionage' Question
Classified MOD Documents: Defence Minister Answers 'Espionage' Question Click to play video
Officer cadets pass out at HMS Raleigh
Officer cadets pass out at HMS Raleigh Click to play video
Two generations, two families, four Army officers
Two generations, two families, four Army officers Click to play video
A first for Finland as officer cadet passes out at Sandhurst
A first for Finland as officer cadet passes out at Sandhurst Click to play video
Streeting: Step up for Ukraine amid missiles shortage
Streeting: Step up for Ukraine amid missiles shortage Click to play video
Defence an international effort, Sandhurst cadets told
Defence an international effort, Sandhurst cadets told Click to play video
HMS Somerset reunites with families after four months at sea
HMS Somerset reunites with families after four months at sea Click to play video
Brave1 marketplace reaches $1bn worth of orders in one year
Brave1 marketplace reaches $1bn worth of orders in one year Click to play video
F-16: The multi-role fighter that smiles as it shoots you
F-16: The multi-role fighter that smiles as it shoots you Click to play video
Europe urged to coordinate on disorganised weapons systems
Europe urged to coordinate on disorganised weapons systems Click to play video
Russia's answer to Amazon becomes drone strike target
Russia's answer to Amazon becomes drone strike target Click to play video

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Sport

British Army tennis players dominate on Wimbledon's grass courts

31st July 2026

British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory

23rd July 2026

Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games

22nd July 2026

British Army athletes shine as they do the Inter Services double

17th July 2026

Why the Nepal Cup final is the Gurkha community's biggest sporting event

31st July 2026

RAF swimmer hoping for Commonwealth Games success

20th July 2026

Best Lawson Cup final ever: RLC's golden try beats Infantry

16th July 2026

Army and Navy success at Inter Services Water Polo finals

14th July 2026

Pickleball could be the Invictus Games' next landmark sport

7th August 2026

British Army beat Royal Navy in thriller to retain Rundle Cup

14th July 2026

RAF dominate Inter Services swimming championships as they celebrate 100th year

10th July 2026

Lawson Cup final: Witness physical Army rugby league showpiece live

10th July 2026

Afghan Refugee women's cricket team in poignant fixtures against British military

31st July 2026

Military darts continues to take off after second Operation Bullseye event

6th July 2026

Ten unreal UKAF tries from their Military v Cancer event

8th July 2026

Royal Gurkha Rifles win Nepal Cup with late-goal thriller

8th July 2026

2 Rifles crowned Army Rugby Sevens champions for first time

3rd July 2026

Padel phenomenon: Learning the sport that has taken the military by storm

16th July 2026

UKAF netball test themselves against Welsh Commonwealth Games team

2nd July 2026

Royal Navy rugby league players secure historic win over Scotland A

30th June 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

The Army's very own Elvis is about to embark on his own musical career

10th March 2024

Watch: Army divers recover an armoured personnel carrier from under a frozen lake

7th March 2024

Royal Air Force come back to defeat the Army in Inter Services opener

7th March 2024

Royal Air Force claim commanding win over Navy in Inter Services Netball opener

6th March 2024

US' new Valkyrie UAV flies alongside F-35 and F-22 on second test flight

6th March 2024

MOD encourages military gamers as their skillset benefits defence

14th March 2024

TV star Antony Cotton calls for free rail fares for troops and plans to write to Defence Secretary

7th March 2024

How Nato forces rapidly cross a river

6th March 2024

Watch: Emotional moment RAF footballer is subbed on weeks after cancer diagnosis

6th March 2024

RAF women kick off defence of Inter Services title with victory against hard-working British Army

5th March 2024

Ukrainian Special Forces sink Russia's Sergei Kotov warship

5th March 2024

Flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail for Rosyth to undergo repairs

6th March 2024
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