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French navy sinks retired ship with heavy torpedo

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The heavy F21 torpedo was fired at a decommissioned ship in the sea by a nuclear submarine under near-operational conditions.

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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

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How the Precision Strike Missile will benefit the Army

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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According to the Royal Army Chaplain's Department and the first-hand accounts of some of its padres, faith is on the rise across the British Army.

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Meet the 'Alchemist' behind Ukraine's missile-jamming system

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French navy sinks retired ship with heavy torpedo
French navy sinks retired ship with heavy torpedo 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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Are more young people in the Army turning to religion? Click to play video
Meet the 'Alchemist' behind Ukraine's missile-jamming system
Meet the 'Alchemist' behind Ukraine's missile-jamming system Click to play video
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Afghan Refugee women's cricket team in poignant fixtures against British military Click to play video

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