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Treatment by colleagues and chain of command 'key reasons' for PTSD, Royal Navy rape victim says

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A Royal Navy veteran who was raped while serving has told Forces News she was failed time and time again by the military justice system. Joanna is not her real name and her voice has been altered to protect her identity.

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New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline

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Highly paid and highly prized, there are some new faces in defence - new faces that we can't show you for security reasons. These young cyber warriors are bringing their valuable skills to defend our nation's digital frontlines.

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Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances

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Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard tells the Commons Defence Committee he'd received written confirmation from the Chief of the General Staff and the National Armaments Director that Ajax was safe.

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Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers

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Ukrainian naval drones have struck two oil tankers linked to Russia's shadow fleet off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The Kairo and Virat were sailing empty, but are said to be capable of transporting nearly $70m worth of oil.

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Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says

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In an interview with BFBS Forces News, Richard Angell also criticised the stigma around HIV, which he said still exists in some Armed Forces settings.

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Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years

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Horses and riders from the Household Division have spent hours meticulously clipping, polishing and gleaming their kit as they prepare to welcome German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender.

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Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport

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The crew of frigate HMS Richmond are clearly glad to be home after nearly eight months away, but while they're happy to see their loved ones, the feeling is bittersweet because of the strong bonds they made on CSG25.

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Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home

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In order for the F-35s on HMS Prince of Wales to get back to RAF Marham in Norfolk at the end of Operation Highmast, they needed some help from a Voyager tanker - effectively a flying fuel station for the fighter jets.

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UK seeks to close long-range strike gap

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From Russia's Oreshnik intermediate cruise missile to Iran's Shahed drones, our enemies have plenty of long-range strike capability. Now, the UK is seeking to step up its ability to respond by developing its own deep-strike precision weapons.

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CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready

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CSG25 may only have just got home, but its commander is already looking ahead to the next deployment to ensure the UK is always ready.

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Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry

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BFBS Forces News reporter Will Hollis gets a taste of Nepal as the community in Cyprus cooks up a couple of dishes involving goat and pork meat - and a special blend of spices.

Treatment by colleagues and chain of command 'key reasons' for PTSD, Royal Navy rape victim says
Treatment by colleagues and chain of command 'key reasons' for PTSD, Royal Navy rape victim says Click to play video
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline
New recruits sign up to fight on digital frontline Click to play video
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances
Pollard challenged over Ajax safety assurances Click to play video
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones hammer Russian oil tankers Click to play video
Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says
Removal of bad rules doesn't take away culture sitting behind that, Terrence Higgins CEO says Click to play video
Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years
Household Cavalry preps for first German state visit in 27 years Click to play video
Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport
Mixed emotions for crew as Richmond returns to Devonport Click to play video
Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home
Fill her up please: RAF Voyager helps F-35Bs get home Click to play video
UK seeks to close long-range strike gap
UK seeks to close long-range strike gap Click to play video
CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready
CSG25 over, but commander says UK's always ready Click to play video
Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry
Nepalese soldiers cook up a traditional Gurkha curry Click to play video

Explainers

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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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19th November 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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