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Sukhoi SU-22M4: Take a tour of the Soviet-era fighter jet used by Poland

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Many military aircraft designed and built during the Soviet era are still in operation around the world – highlighted by the Ukrainian Air Force in its war with Russia. One fighter bomber, the Sukhoi SU-22MH, is flying with Nato's Poland.

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Offensive cyber: The battlefield's next frontier

3:59

The UK's Armed Forces are not just using tech to combat enemy hackers; they are using cyber offensively to target adversaries and bring them down. Rosie Laydon explores its use around the world and how AI is bringing about change.

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What women need to succeed in arduous military training

3:23

Professor Julie Greeves reveals what most surprised her after many years of research into women’s bodies

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Royal Marines beat the heat as they practise Beating Retreat

1:23

The massed bands of the Royal Marines have been rehearsing in the hot weather at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth for Beating Retreat at Horse Guards Parade in London

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High North should be Commando Force's priority, says report

3:22

The UK Commando Force should prioritise the High North, where the next Russia-Nato conflict could be won or lost, according to a new RUSI report

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Kraken drone boat airdropped into the North Sea from 1,300ft

0:36

A Kraken K3 Scout uncrewed surface vessel has been parachuted into the North Sea from an A400M Atlas as part of first-of-its-kind sea trials for the Royal Navy.

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How the Precision Strike Missile will benefit the Army

0:56

The UK is joining the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) ballistic missile programme, a Lockheed Martin system capable of taking out stationary enemy systems and weapons up to 500km away

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Military fat jabs: The do's and don'ts

2:38

The British Army has introduced a policy surrounding the use of Weight Loss Medication after an increase in the number of soldiers using the drugs, which help tackle obesity. Here, we take a look at what you can and can't do while in the military.

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What's it like interviewing the head of the Royal Navy?

1:08

BFBS Forces News reporter Tim Cooper is no stranger to high-profile interviewees, but the First Sea Lord offered a very different experience

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Being ready for war is not an option, says First Sea Lord

15:00

Morale is remarkably high across the Royal Navy and the service is ready for a warfighting role, should the need arise, First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins tells BFBS Forces News

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Prince Harry says Invictus Games can ignite recovery

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Prince Harry has described the Invictus Games as a spark that can ignite recovery, rebuild confidence and reconnect people with a community that understands them.

Sukhoi SU-22M4: Take a tour of the Soviet-era fighter jet used by Poland
Sukhoi SU-22M4: Take a tour of the Soviet-era fighter jet used by Poland Click to play video
Offensive cyber: The battlefield's next frontier
Offensive cyber: The battlefield's next frontier Click to play video
What women need to succeed in arduous military training
What women need to succeed in arduous military training Click to play video
Royal Marines beat the heat as they practise Beating Retreat
Royal Marines beat the heat as they practise Beating Retreat Click to play video
High North should be Commando Force's priority, says report
High North should be Commando Force's priority, says report Click to play video
Kraken drone boat airdropped into the North Sea from 1,300ft
Kraken drone boat airdropped into the North Sea from 1,300ft Click to play video
How the Precision Strike Missile will benefit the Army
How the Precision Strike Missile will benefit the Army Click to play video
Military fat jabs: The do's and don'ts
Military fat jabs: The do's and don'ts Click to play video
What's it like interviewing the head of the Royal Navy?
What's it like interviewing the head of the Royal Navy? Click to play video
Being ready for war is not an option, says First Sea Lord
Being ready for war is not an option, says First Sea Lord Click to play video
Prince Harry says Invictus Games can ignite recovery
Prince Harry says Invictus Games can ignite recovery Click to play video

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Sport

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

7th July 2026

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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

UKAF netball test themselves against Welsh Commonwealth Games team

2nd July 2026

Army rugby league's impressive Armed Forces Day in Warrington

2nd July 2026

Royal Navy rugby league players secure historic win over Scotland A

30th June 2026

British Army denies RAF third-successive Sassoon Cup with dominant win

29th June 2026

Army Corporal on 80 years of military stewards at Wimbledon

29th June 2026

Royal Marines reign supreme at the Royal Navy Boxing Championships

24th June 2026

UKAF cricketers test themselves against the superstars of Surrey

23rd June 2026

England to win and Scotland to crash out: Royal Navy footballers predict the 2026 World Cup

19th June 2026

Eastern Region goalscorer reacts to penalty shootout victory

19th June 2026

Penalties decide Navy Inter Region football final

19th June 2026

Champions crowned on finals day at Army Tennis Championships

19th June 2026

Nepal Cup final: Experience amazing Gurkha football event live with BFBS Sport

18th June 2026

Royal Marines impress at annual Navy Boxing Championships

12th June 2026

Navy Destroyers dethrone RAF Aces to win historic Ice Hockey title

16th June 2026

Royal Logistic Corps reign supreme in Army T20 final

10th 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

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

WATCH: Classic goals from Navy v RAF fixtures

28th November 2023

How will China spend more money on its military?

28th November 2023

The Chief of the General Staff given a bobsleigh run at the Inter Services in Lillehammer

28th November 2023

Defence Secretary 'pretty confident' about receiving defence budget boost

28th November 2023

Britain's most successful four-man bobsleigh team looks back on historic season

28th November 2023

Army Alpine team prepare for Inter Services in Meribel

28th November 2023

Care For Veterans to benefit from BFBS Big Salute grant

28th November 2023

'That's amazing': Military archaeology charity to be boosted by BFBS Big Salute

28th November 2023

BFBS Big Salute grant to support assistance dogs for veterans

28th November 2023

Grant to bomb disposal charity will make 'such a difference'

28th November 2023
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