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RBL boss explains financial support for Invictus Games

1:51

Royal British Legion director general Mark Atkinson says the RBL's support for the Invictus Games is a really big commitment - and people need to know what happens when they buy a poppy each November.

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Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win

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Jade Mullen and Babcock Player of the Match Sophie Benavent speak to BFBS Sport following their 12-52 victory over the RAF at Kingsholm Stadium.

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Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium

2:26

The British Army continue their dominance at the Inter Services, but had to dispatch a strong RAF team to secure a 12-52 win at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.

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HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar

0:42

Royal Navy attack submarine HMS Anson has been seen arriving in Gibraltar. The Astute-class nuclear powered sub had been deployed to Australia before she was retasked with opearting near the Persian Gulf.

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HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest

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HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Norway as she continues operations in the High North. The carrier linked up with Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan for an air ambulance training exercise, simulating the evacuation of a badly injured sailor.

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Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero

1:21

Luke Pollard says former Royal Marines officer Al Carns is a genuine hero – and insists the defence team just needs to get on with the job amid rumours of a Labour leadership contest

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Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield

7:46

In the Norwegian fjords, it's a game of cat and mouse, with the Royal Navy's Wildcat helicopters looking to get away from a range of threats that are smaller and more agile, like the P2000s.

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Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win

2:01

The Gunners beat the Royal Army Medical Services 2-1 to clinch the Edwards Cup.

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Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded

4:45

BFBS Forces News archive researcher Richard White, who spent 25 years in the Royal Marines, was deployed on Exercise Purple Star, and reflects on his time using archive footage he filmed while serving with Air Defence Troop.

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1 PWRR's Kohima Day winner proud to wear Union flag on his sleeve

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A corporal has been chosen as the best Junior Non-Commissioned Officer in 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. Corporal Archie Galbraith was picked as the Kohima Corporal for his exemplary and outstanding leadership

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My Government will support gallant Armed Forces and their families, says King

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His remarks came during the State Opening of Parliament in 2026, where he formally outlined the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. He also highlighted plans to place the Armed Forces Covenant into law through statutory legislation

RBL boss explains financial support for Invictus Games
RBL boss explains financial support for Invictus Games Click to play video
Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win
Army rugby's Jade Mullen and Sophie Benavent react to Inter Service win Click to play video
Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium
Army women fight off valiant RAF at Kingsholm Stadium Click to play video
HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar
HMS Anson arrives in Gibraltar Click to play video
HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest
HMS Prince of Wales heads to Norway before Operation Firecrest Click to play video
Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero
Ministerial colleague hails Carns as a genuine military hero Click to play video
Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield
Wildcat helicopters evade P2000s on Ex Tamber Shield Click to play video
Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win
Royal Artillery women return to top flight football with Edwards Cup win Click to play video
Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded
Former Royal Marine recounts time on Ex Purple Star and tragedy that unfolded Click to play video
1 PWRR's Kohima Day winner proud to wear Union flag on his sleeve
1 PWRR's Kohima Day winner proud to wear Union flag on his sleeve Click to play video
My Government will support gallant Armed Forces and their families, says King
My Government will support gallant Armed Forces and their families, says King Click to play video

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16th May 2026

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16th May 2026

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15th May 2026

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14th May 2026

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12th May 2026

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8th May 2026

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11th May 2026

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7th May 2026

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7th May 2026

Royal Navy make history with back-to-back win against British Army

6th May 2026

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6th May 2026

Royal Navy win back-to-back Inter Services titles at Allianz Stadium

2nd May 2026

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1st May 2026

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28th April 2026

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27th April 2026

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23rd April 2026

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22nd April 2026

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21st April 2026

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21st April 2026

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17th April 2026

Explainers

UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

5th May 2025

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5th May 2025

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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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2nd December 2024

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24th November 2024

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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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

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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28th November 2023

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