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Prince Philip recalls watching Japan's 1945 surrender

3:02

In a 1995 interview with Richard Astbury, the Duke of Edinburgh recalls his memories of serving in the Royal Navy in the build-up to VJ Day, and the day Japan surrendered.

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Sailors reveal their plans after seven months at sea

0:47

Home comforts await as HMS Dragon sailors reveal their first plans after seven months away from home and families.

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HMS Dragon returns to Portsmouth after 214-day deployment

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Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon arrives at Portsmouth naval base after seven months at sea, during which she helped protect British bases in Cyprus and conducted maritime security operations in the Middle East.

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Families reunited with HMS Dragon sailors after seven months away

1:20

Families share their excitement and relief as HMS Dragon returns to Portsmouth following a 214-day deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East

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UKAF men lose a seven-goal thriller against the Germans

2:39

Despite a hard-fought comeback, UKAF ended up on the losing side in Berlin

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From sea to shore: How commandos infiltrate from beneath the waves

3:15

Off the rugged coast of Scotland, Navy and Army Commandos from 148 (Meiktila) Commando Forward Observation Battery conducted covert operations aboard the vessel, undertaking a high-stakes mission deep behind enemy lines. But how is it conducted?

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UK Armed Forces women's football record first win on German soil

2:27

It was a special afternoon in Berlin for the UKAF team

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Helen Seymour on becoming the RAF's first female Typhoon pilot

2:02

From air cadets at school to Typhoon cockpit, Helen Seymour explains her route to becoming the first female pilot to fly the Typhoon in the RAF

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Speculation over US withdrawal from RAF Fairford

1:10

The US removed around a dozen B-1 bombers from the base back to the US.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Belfast Harbour

0:46

In a historic first, Belfast Harbour has welcomed HMS Queen Elizabeth, as one of the Royal Navy's largest and most powerful warships continues her planned training around the UK and northern Europe.

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CDS: Building national resilience key to withstanding crisis and adversary threats

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton spoke to BFBS Forces News following his recent visit to Sweden, where he learned about the country's approach to national defence, which combines military and civilian capabilities.

Prince Philip recalls watching Japan's 1945 surrender
Prince Philip recalls watching Japan's 1945 surrender Click to play video
Sailors reveal their plans after seven months at sea
Sailors reveal their plans after seven months at sea Click to play video
HMS Dragon returns to Portsmouth after 214-day deployment
HMS Dragon returns to Portsmouth after 214-day deployment Click to play video
Families reunited with HMS Dragon sailors after seven months away
Families reunited with HMS Dragon sailors after seven months away Click to play video
UKAF men lose a seven-goal thriller against the Germans
UKAF men lose a seven-goal thriller against the Germans Click to play video
From sea to shore: How commandos infiltrate from beneath the waves
From sea to shore: How commandos infiltrate from beneath the waves Click to play video
UK Armed Forces women's football record first win on German soil
UK Armed Forces women's football record first win on German soil Click to play video
Helen Seymour on becoming the RAF's first female Typhoon pilot
Helen Seymour on becoming the RAF's first female Typhoon pilot Click to play video
Speculation over US withdrawal from RAF Fairford
Speculation over US withdrawal from RAF Fairford Click to play video
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Belfast Harbour
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Belfast Harbour Click to play video
CDS: Building national resilience key to withstanding crisis and adversary threats
CDS: Building national resilience key to withstanding crisis and adversary threats Click to play video

Sport

UK Armed Forces women's football record first win on German soil

9th October 2026

UKAF men lose a seven-goal thriller against the Germans

9th October 2026

2026 RAF Sport Awards: How to watch the ceremony live

9th October 2026

RAF look to end seven years of French frustration

6th October 2026

Can soldiers conquer esports? The military gamers fighting for glory

9th October 2026

Debutants star in 4-goal goal win as Royal Navy beats Bournemouth

1st October 2026

Why do 4 Scots enter a boxing ring?

29th September 2026

Sensational fightback: Army's impossible Inter Services victory

29th September 2026

All-Gurkha team takes on challenge of World's Toughest Row

29th September 2026

'We want to win it!': Inside the Army’s battle for Inter Services glory

24th September 2026

22-22 DRAMA! RAF & Army battle to a stunning draw

24th September 2026

RAF rugby league just made history winning a first-ever women's Inter Services title

24th September 2026

Royal Navy men's rugby league players expose their teammates

21st September 2026

Royal Navy rugby league: The women's team reveal all

21st September 2026

Dean dominates as Army retain women's Inter Services T20 cricket crown

21st September 2026

Two games. Two wins. That’s the goal: Army head coach on RAF rugby decider

16th September 2026

Who’s most likely to? RAF women's rugby league players spill EVERYTHING

16th September 2026

Submariners aiming for Royal Navy record on World's Toughest Row

25th September 2026

RAF soar to victory over Navy as they hunt women's title crown

15th September 2026

Second half blitz against Navy gives RAF men title opportunity

15th September 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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2022 CGS Army Sports Awards: How to watch

28th November 2023

Low-level Typhoons caught on camera

28th November 2023

Russia's strategic nuclear missile submarines designed for naval base strikes

28th November 2023

Forces judo stars train at home of British Judo

28th November 2023

Russia is swapping experienced troops for new conscripts in Kherson

28th November 2023

Brian Wood inspires with his 35 marathons in 35 days Ultimate Sacrifice Challenge

28th November 2023

NATO Secretary General commends USS George HW Bush during visit

28th November 2023

King Charles' piper plays at Clarence House for the first time

28th November 2023

Dirty bomb claims by Russia are a complete 'anathema – not viable'

28th November 2023

Amazing footage shows Ukrainian pilot's view as helicopters fly extremely low along highway

28th November 2023

Hawk missile system: Could US send 1950s weapons system to Ukraine?

28th November 2023

Army Netball team prepare for Inter Services defence

28th November 2023
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