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F-35 ops await HMS Prince of Wales after her time Down Under

0:51

HMS Prince of Wales did her time in Oz, six days to be exact, and is now on the next stage of her global deployment, leading the Carrier Strike Group on to Japan.

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

1:53

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

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

0:22

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.

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France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons

3:36

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.

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

1:15

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.

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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.

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Unseen – and undervalued?

7:33

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.

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

0:45

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.

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All the gen on the Mossberg 590M shotgun

1:08

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

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

0:59

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.

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Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games

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Lance Corporal Marvric Pamphile is set to appear at his second Commonwealth Games

F-35 ops await HMS Prince of Wales after her time Down Under
F-35 ops await HMS Prince of Wales after her time Down Under Click to play video
'Not a typical politician': Wes Streeting takes charge of defence
'Not a typical politician': Wes Streeting takes charge of defence Click to play video
RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea
RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea Click to play video
France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons
France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons Click to play video
Leonardo AW149: Medium-lift helicopter set to replace the ageing Puma fleet
Leonardo AW149: Medium-lift helicopter set to replace the ageing Puma fleet Click to play video
New Jupiter helicopter makes first flight from RAF Akrotiri
New Jupiter helicopter makes first flight from RAF Akrotiri Click to play video
Unseen – and undervalued?
Unseen – and undervalued? Click to play video
HMS Prince of Wales leads carrier strike group on Exercise Neptune Strike
HMS Prince of Wales leads carrier strike group on Exercise Neptune Strike Click to play video
All the gen on the Mossberg 590M shotgun
All the gen on the Mossberg 590M shotgun Click to play video
Welcome to Australia: 21 nations join forces for Ex Pitch Black
Welcome to Australia: 21 nations join forces for Ex Pitch Black Click to play video
 Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games
Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games Click to play video

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Sport

Army athlete hoping to channel spirit of Kris Akabusi at Commonwealth Games

22nd July 2026

British Army athletes shine as they do the Inter Services double

17th July 2026

Why the Nepal Cup final is the Gurkha community's biggest sporting event

20th July 2026

RAF swimmer hoping for Commonwealth Games success

20th July 2026

Best Lawson Cup final ever: RLC's golden try beats Infantry

16th July 2026

Army and Navy success at Inter Services Water Polo finals

14th July 2026

Pickleball could be the Invictus Games' next landmark sport

14th July 2026

British Army beat Royal Navy in thriller to retain Rundle Cup

14th July 2026

RAF dominate Inter Services swimming championships as they celebrate 100th year

10th July 2026

Lawson Cup final: Witness physical Army rugby league showpiece live

10th July 2026

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

7th July 2026

Military darts continues to take off after second Operation Bullseye event

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

Padel phenomenon: Learning the sport that has taken the military by storm

16th 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

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

All Videos

Defence Secretary: 'The Global Picture Has Changed'

28th November 2023

Battle Of Britain: Special IWM Exhibition Unveiled For 80th Anniversary

28th November 2023

What Does It Take To Become Part Of The RAF’s Last Search And Rescue Squadron?

28th November 2023

Battle Of Britain: How The RAF Repelled The Luftwaffe 80 Years Ago

28th November 2023

Point Blank: RAF And US Aircraft Join Forces For Exercise Over North Sea

28th November 2023

HMS Ledbury Back In Portsmouth After Three Years In The Gulf

28th November 2023

Exercise Point Blank: Why Are UK Aircraft Taking Part?

28th November 2023

From Foe To Friend: British Soldiers’ Experiences In Germany From 1945 Until Now

28th November 2023

What Are The Implications Of The US Drawdown From The Middle East?

28th November 2023

Forces Charity Gives Military Children A Summer To Remember

28th November 2023

Battle of Britain Remembered: When The RAF Took On The Luftwaffe

28th November 2023

HMS Queen Elizabeth: What Next For The Aircraft Carrier After Leaving Portsmouth?

28th November 2023
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