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HMS Prince of Wales crew welcome American service dogs on board for canine cuddles

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The crew of HMS Prince of Wales enjoyed their last day in Virginia by meeting the service dogs from Mutts on a Mission.

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Ex-HMS Westminster sails goodbye to Portsmouth for the last time

0:45

Today marks the end of an era for a former Royal Navy Type 23 frigate that has served since 1992. Ex-HMS Westminster left HMNB Portsmouth for the final time.

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The reason why Brits are taking their tanks out of Estonia

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While Challenger 2s are back in the UK to be upgraded to Challenger 3s, can drones and more troops really be a suitable replacement?

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Do or die: the importance of CQB

17:00

Despite rising levels of drone dominance, the final 150 metres of an advance are where battles are won or lost – and clearing that zone will always come down to an infantry soldier skilled in Close Quarter Battle.

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Take a look at the future of fast-jet pilot training

1:25

Boeing has used the Farnborough International Airshow to outline its plans to offer the T-7 Red Hawk advanced jet trainer to the Royal Air Force.

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Acoustic centres to shotguns: testing a layered anti-drone system

0:54

Major Alex Aitken, Officer Commanding of B Company 1 Rifles, shows how a layered counter-drone system is tested to ensure it is battlefield-ready.

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Op Reflect: a journey across battlefields, cultures and generations

3:17

BFBS Forces News' Alex Walters joined a group of young people for a three-day tour exploring the global and Commonwealth stories of the First World War.

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British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory

5:24

The Welsh fighter is aiming for a Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow

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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

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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.

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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.

HMS Prince of Wales crew welcome American service dogs on board for canine cuddles
HMS Prince of Wales crew welcome American service dogs on board for canine cuddles Click to play video
Ex-HMS Westminster sails goodbye to Portsmouth for the last time
Ex-HMS Westminster sails goodbye to Portsmouth for the last time Click to play video
The reason why Brits are taking their tanks out of Estonia
The reason why Brits are taking their tanks out of Estonia Click to play video
Do or die: the importance of CQB
Do or die: the importance of CQB Click to play video
Take a look at the future of fast-jet pilot training
Take a look at the future of fast-jet pilot training Click to play video
Acoustic centres to shotguns: testing a layered anti-drone system
Acoustic centres to shotguns: testing a layered anti-drone system Click to play video
Op Reflect: a journey across battlefields, cultures and generations
Op Reflect: a journey across battlefields, cultures and generations Click to play video
British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory
British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory 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

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Sport

British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory

23rd July 2026

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

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

A Poem For Forces Voices

28th November 2023

The Queen's Message On VE Day

28th November 2023

Chief Of The General Staff Thanks 'Class Of '45' In VE Day Message

28th November 2023

Armed Forces Carry On Their Work As The UK Is In Lockdown

28th November 2023

Reading Force: Book Tool Used On Deployments Connects Family During Lockdown

28th November 2023

UFO Expert 'Puzzled' By Pentagon's Decision To Release 'Unidentified' Flying Objects Footage

28th November 2023

Coronavirus: Royal Naval Benevolent Trust Reports Significant Rise In Requests For Help

28th November 2023

Former Army Medic Runs Her Own London Marathon Around NHS Nightingale

28th November 2023

Anzac Day: Wreaths Laid Across Gallipoli In Tribute To War Dead

28th November 2023

Clap for Carers: Military Personnel Show Their Appreciation

28th November 2023

HMNB Devonport Marks Queen's 94th Birthday

28th November 2023

How Soldiers Helped Prepare New NHS Nightingale Hospital In Harrogate

28th November 2023
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