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The Prince of Wales drops in on Army Air Corps via Wildcat

2:56

The Prince of Wales served up breakfast rolls to soldiers and their families during his first visit to the Army Air Corps since becoming Colonel-in-Chief.

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 30 January

3:15

While the Russians are pounding Ukrainian positions inside Pokrovsk with artillery fire, Russian soldiers are still being hunted by drones.

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Per Ardua 21 and Force Atlantic finish World's Toughest Row

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Per Ardua 21 successfully completed the demanding 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic in a time of 44 days, six hours and 46 minutes, while hot on their heels, team Force Atlantic crossed the finish line in 45 days, 11 hours and 48 minutes.

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JF-17 Thunder: The multi-role jet that won't break the bank

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The JF-17 Thunder, a Sino-Pakistani single-engine multi-role combat aircraft, is getting some attention among non-Western air forces due to its low cost.

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Healey unveils £20m fund to fast-track defence startups

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The fund is set to offer accelerated contracts to small, innovative British startups that have had limited or no business with the Ministry of Defence.

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British soldiers on Op Cabrit sharpen controlled aggression

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On deployment in Estonia, British Army personnel took on Rifle Lesson 15 – bayonet fighting – a high-intensity exercise designed to test a soldier's mental resilience and physical endurance when taking the fight to the enemy.

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Cyber threat rising, with China being the most capable

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Adversaries, whether they're state or non-state actors, are using their cyber capabilities against us, and this is happening whether we're at war or not, warns Dr Tim Stevens, the director of King's College London's Cyber Security Research Group.

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Drone degree to help soldiers deal with near-surface threats

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BFBS Forces News reporter Sofie Cacoyannis went to see what students will be learning in the UK's first military-backed drone degree at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering in Hereford.

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RAF's Halton House rendered surplus to requirements

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RAF personnel have told BFBS Forces News they are "furious" after the Ministry of Defence said Halton House, where parts of period show Bridgerton are filmed, is now surplus to operational requirements.

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USS Abraham Lincoln leads armada to the Middle East

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Is this a deterrent or the start of something bigger? BFBS Forces News takes a look at the US firepower now deployed in the region.

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Dolphins spotted as crew from HMS Tamar train in Oz

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Off the coast of Queensland, the local dolphin population was treated to a display of disaster relief training, boarding operations and man-overboard responses from the ship's crew.

The Prince of Wales drops in on Army Air Corps via Wildcat
The Prince of Wales drops in on Army Air Corps via Wildcat Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 30 January
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 30 January Click to play video
Per Ardua 21 and Force Atlantic finish World's Toughest Row
Per Ardua 21 and Force Atlantic finish World's Toughest Row Click to play video
JF-17 Thunder: The multi-role jet that won't  break the bank
JF-17 Thunder: The multi-role jet that won't break the bank Click to play video
Healey unveils £20m fund to fast-track defence startups
Healey unveils £20m fund to fast-track defence startups Click to play video
British soldiers on Op Cabrit sharpen controlled aggression
British soldiers on Op Cabrit sharpen controlled aggression Click to play video
Cyber threat rising, with China being the most capable
Cyber threat rising, with China being the most capable Click to play video
Drone degree to help soldiers deal with near-surface threats
Drone degree to help soldiers deal with near-surface threats Click to play video
RAF's Halton House rendered surplus to requirements
RAF's Halton House rendered surplus to requirements Click to play video
USS Abraham Lincoln leads armada to the Middle East
USS Abraham Lincoln leads armada to the Middle East Click to play video
Dolphins spotted as crew from HMS Tamar train in Oz
Dolphins spotted as crew from HMS Tamar train in Oz Click to play video

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5th May 2025

New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

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16th January 2025

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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6th December 2024

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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

The Kord sniper rifle: Russia's answer to the Barrett

24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

Russia using fibre-optic drones to avoid Ukrainian jamming

12th November 2024

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12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

1st November 2024

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24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

Palianytsia: Ukraine's new long-range missile drone

28th August 2024

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26th September 2025

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19th September 2025

Army rugby league visit Portsmouth to kick off Inter Services against Navy | Forces Sport | September 12

12th September 2025

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30th August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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17th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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1st August 2025

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AYO Gurkha!

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23rd January 2026

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2nd October 2025

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25th June 2025

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2nd April 2025

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6th August 2024

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13th June 2024

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

19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

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9th April 2024

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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

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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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25th January 2024

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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