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Watch: OBE awarded to member of RAF instrumental in D-Day 75 commemorations

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The coronavirus pandemic meant the presentation was delayed by two years, but Group Captain Chantal Baker received her honour at Windsor Castle after being instrumental in organising the D-Day 75 commemorations in 2019.

'Not a typical politician': Wes Streeting takes charge of defence

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The former health secretary brings Cabinet experience and considerable political weight to the MOD, but little background in defence.

RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea

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The aircraft and crew had been conducting routine training when they overheard a broken distress call on their radios. Recognising the urgency of the situation, they coordinated with the local coastguard to support the rescue effort.

France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons

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Western military support for Ukraine is entering a new phase, with the emphasis shifting towards providing more advanced capabilities – and helping Ukraine build them itself.

Leonardo AW149: Medium-lift helicopter set to replace the ageing Puma fleet

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BFBS Forces News got a glimpse of the new medium-lift helicopter for the British Armed Forces at the Farnborough International Air Show, where we spoke to a member of the Leonardo team to learn more about its capabilities.

New Jupiter helicopter makes first flight from RAF Akrotiri

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The first of three new H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters has carried out its first flight from RAF Akrotiri, paving the way for the fleet to take up crisis response duties in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Unseen – and undervalued?

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Britain's nuclear deterrent accounts for a quarter of total defence spending but its value to the public, and to our Nato allies, has historically been underpromoted. That's about to change.

HMS Prince of Wales leads carrier strike group on Exercise Neptune Strike

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The UK's Carrier Strike Group is taking part in an annual exercise showcasing Nato's operational reach in one of its most strategically important and challenging regions: the High North.

All the gen on the Mossberg 590M shotgun

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Corporal Luke O'Neill, B Company 1 Rifles, walks us through everything you need to know about the Mossberg shotgun.

Welcome to Australia: 21 nations join forces for Ex Pitch Black

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On a picture-perfect day in Darwin, Australia, more than 14,000 kilometres from the UK, the sun is shining, the temperature is a warm 28 degrees and aircraft from 21 nations are zooming overhead for the start of Exercise Pitch Black 2026.