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UK Accused Of 'Abandoning' Afghanistan To Taliban With Withdrawal
Defence Select Committee chair Tobias Ellwood told the House of Commons the British "exodus" from Afghanistan "will be seen as a victory for the Taliban". The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the US leaving meant the UK was "unable" to continue.
Padel phenomenon: Learning the sport that has taken the military by storm
The racquet sport was officially approved by the military in April 2025
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Steve Prest said the Hybrid Navy model is a leap into the unknown, but the Royal Navy's leadership is determined to make it work
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
The British-built ground-based Raven air defence system uses launch rails and missiles that were originally designed for air-to-air combat, but have been repurposed for use in Ukraine
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
Following the DIP's release, BFBS Forces News spoke to Justin Crump, chief executive of Sibylline, about the international community's reaction. The indecision over the last year has "without doubt" lost the UK some credibility, he said.
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton
A third of Service Family Accommodation properties will now not be worked on until at least 2030 to help fund the DIP, which campaigner Antony Cotton says will make many families feel let down
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown
Retired Commodore Steve Prest tells BFBS Forces News the move to a hybrid navy is a huge risk, but the Royal Navy leadership is determined to make it work
Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs
Hours after the Prime Minister announced the Defence Investment Plan, Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis reiterated its key funding commitments to the House of Commons.
Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan
Speaking at British defence firm Malloy Aeronautics, the Prime Minister announced an additional £15bn for defence spending, representing a 27% increase in real terms. He also said total defence spending was expected to rise to almost £80bn by 2029
Prime Minister faces questions over what funding plan will mean for military housing
Following reports that spending had been diverted from military housing to help fund the Defence Investment Plan, BFBS Forces News asked the PM what message that sent to military personnel who are currently living in substandard accommodation.
Royal Navy rugby league players secure historic win over Scotland A
It was a day to remember for the Senior Service at Crowtree.
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