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Spitfire Flypast Marks NHS' 72nd Anniversary

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A Spitfire with the words "THANK U NHS" written on its underwing has flown over NHS hospitals in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to mark the health service's 72nd anniversary.

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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

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Naval power vs land forces: Where should the UK's defence budget be spent?

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With the need to protect global maritime routes in today's contested world, support Nato commitments and project power on the global stage, there is a strong argument that the UK's maritime forces offer far greater flexibility than land forces.

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UKAF struggle against GB Teachers in President's Cup tie

5:27

The UK Armed Forces were beaten by the GB Teachers 12-42, with the teachers winning the President's Cup for the first time in their history

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Ukrainian recruits hit by dummy drone strikes as training mirrors the frontline

2:45

Footage sent to BFBS Forces News shows Ukrainian recruits being hit by drones during training as instructors try to recreate the threat soldiers now face on the frontline in Ukraine.

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British paras take on US cavalry as both sides fight with drones

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Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment join forces with the US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment for Exercise Flytrap in Lithuania where the units fought mock battles to test each other’s kit and tactics against drones

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Medical help arrives at remote settlement - by parachute

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When a British national was suspected of having contracted a potentially fatal virus on a remote island group in the South Atlantic, the RAF and 16 Air Assault Brigade sprang into action to help - by parachute

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The Proof House: Making sure your gun doesn't blow up

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Find out what rigorous tests military firearms have to go through to ensure they are safe to operate before they can be issued to troops

Spitfire Flypast Marks NHS' 72nd Anniversary
Spitfire Flypast Marks NHS' 72nd Anniversary 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
Naval power vs land forces: Where should the UK's defence budget be spent?
Naval power vs land forces: Where should the UK's defence budget be spent? Click to play video
UKAF struggle against GB Teachers in President's Cup tie
UKAF struggle against GB Teachers in President's Cup tie Click to play video
Ukrainian recruits hit by dummy drone strikes as training mirrors the frontline
Ukrainian recruits hit by dummy drone strikes as training mirrors the frontline Click to play video
British paras take on US cavalry as both sides fight with drones
British paras take on US cavalry as both sides fight with drones Click to play video
Medical help arrives at remote settlement - by parachute
Medical help arrives at remote settlement - by parachute Click to play video
The Proof House: Making sure your gun doesn't blow up
The Proof House: Making sure your gun doesn't blow up Click to play video

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Sport

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

15th May 2026

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14th May 2026

Army complete impressive double at Inter Services Basketball Championships

12th May 2026

3 Para put on an explosive display to win Army Boxing's biggest prize

8th May 2026

Jarrard Hayler reflects on historic Navy win against the Army

11th May 2026

RAF Football coach leads Wolves Women to WSL 2 promotion

7th May 2026

How to watch the 2026 President's Cup live on BFBS

7th May 2026

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

6th May 2026

Army women light up Allianz Stadium Twickenham to win against Navy

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

Army put on blistering counterattack to stun the Navy at Lord's

28th April 2026

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27th April 2026

Royal Navy cricket captain looks ahead to T20 day at Lords

23rd April 2026

Navy cricketers beat RAF ahead of vital T20 match at Lords

22nd April 2026

Ruthless Royal Navy score seven tries to beat RAF in Inter Service opener

21st April 2026

RAF women kick off Inter Service with a dominant win over Royal Navy

21st April 2026

Meet the legend on a mission to save Navy rugby's Inter Service campaign

17th April 2026

2026 UK Armed Forces T20 cricket: Watch every wicket live from Lord's

16th April 2026

UK Armed Forces women taught a lesson in heavy defeat to French Armed Forces

16th April 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

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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

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Princess Anne visits Army's first all-female transatlantic rowing team

13th May 2025

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9th May 2025

80th anniversary VE Day concert

9th May 2025

Hero pigeon saved the life of military musician's great uncle

8th May 2025

Army recruits mark VE Day 80 with help from Band of Brothers

8th May 2025

Ex-Royal Marine close to completing epic triathlon

8th May 2025

RAF Odiham score three times to win RAF Plate final

8th May 2025

23 Parachute Engineers wins feisty Army Challenge Cup final

8th May 2025

Pilot recounts grandparents' memories

8th May 2025

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8th May 2025

Inspired by grandparents 'to give something back'

8th May 2025

Veteran describes meeting the Queen at the Tower of London

7th May 2025
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