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Record Levels Of Civilian Displacement In Middle East And Africa, Report Claims

1:29

Results of the latest Armed Conflict Survey have been released, highlighting record levels of civilian displacement in the Middle East & Africa. The study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies looks at 33 conflicts worldwide.

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Grey zone attacks being thwarted - but on the rise

5:29

Commander Dom Murphy, who's overseen some of the most serious national security cases linked to Russia in recent years, says the UK has had some tremendous successes against grey zone attacks - but they are nevertheless on the rise

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Epic Fury: Protecting HMS Prince of Wales

2:49

Downing Street has played down the idea that HMS Prince of Wales is being readied to defend Britons in the Middle East. BFBS Forces News spoke to Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Duncan Potts about the possible deployment of the Royal Navy's flagship.

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Ex-para discusses the human cost of the war in Ukraine

18:01

In Episode 4, Andrew Fox tells Simon Newton what struck him most about the Ukrainian soldiers he met: their patriotism, resilience and professionalism under extreme pressure.

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A legend bows out on top: The story of the 2026 Inter Services netball championships

4:56

See what happened at this year's tournament at RAF Cosford

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Crowsnest: The powerful radar fitted to the Merlin

1:46

A specialised Royal Navy Merlin helicopter has arrived in Cyprus equipped with Crowsnest. This system utilises a powerful radar to provide long-range air, maritime and land-tracking capabilities, enabling the UK to detect any threat early.

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French president visits Charles de Gaulle carrier at sea

0:30

On board the carrier, Emmanuel Macron said France and its allies were preparing a defensive mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war entered its second week.

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Taylor Lawrence reflects on Olympics disappointment and talks future

1:09

Royal Marine Commando Taylor Lawrence speaks to BFBS Sport in Lillehammer after what was a disappointing Olympics for Team GB

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Epic Fury: What's defending RAF Akrotiri?

3:26

BFBS Forces News analyses the capabilities the Armed Forces have to protect Britain's base on the island amid the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Don't send a carrier for carrier's sake, argues ex-RN officer

1:15

Retired Commodore Steve Prest argues a dedicated air defence asset like HMS Dragon is the best response to protect Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, not HMS Prince of Wales.

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A Tour of Turkey's TCG Birinci İnönü submarine

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BFBS Forces News goes aboard Turkey's TCG Birinci İnönü to see how the Gur-class hunter-killer submarine operates.

Record Levels Of Civilian Displacement In Middle East And Africa, Report Claims
Record Levels Of Civilian Displacement In Middle East And Africa, Report Claims Click to play video
Grey zone attacks being thwarted - but on the rise
Grey zone attacks being thwarted - but on the rise Click to play video
Epic Fury: Protecting HMS Prince of Wales
Epic Fury: Protecting HMS Prince of Wales Click to play video
Ex-para discusses the human cost of the war in Ukraine
Ex-para discusses the human cost of the war in Ukraine Click to play video
A legend bows out on top: The story of the 2026 Inter Services netball championships
A legend bows out on top: The story of the 2026 Inter Services netball championships Click to play video
Crowsnest: The powerful radar fitted to the Merlin
Crowsnest: The powerful radar fitted to the Merlin Click to play video
French president visits Charles de Gaulle carrier at sea
French president visits Charles de Gaulle carrier at sea Click to play video
Taylor Lawrence reflects on Olympics disappointment and talks future
Taylor Lawrence reflects on Olympics disappointment and talks future Click to play video
Epic Fury: What's defending RAF Akrotiri?
Epic Fury: What's defending RAF Akrotiri? Click to play video
Don't send a carrier for carrier's sake, argues ex-RN officer
Don't send a carrier for carrier's sake, argues ex-RN officer Click to play video
A Tour of Turkey's TCG Birinci İnönü submarine
A Tour of Turkey's TCG Birinci İnönü submarine Click to play video

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Sport

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10th March 2026

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10th March 2026

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6th March 2026

Brilliant Navy come from behind to beat RAF

4th March 2026

RAF speedster Elliot Knight scores four touchdowns in Mustangs victory

2nd March 2026

Don't miss Inter Services netball live from RAF Cosford

3rd March 2026

Inter Services football: how to watch every men's and women's match live

9th March 2026

Heartbreak for Army at Inter Service Cross Country Championships

25th February 2026

Skimo: The new Winter Olympic sport taking the military by storm

25th February 2026

Army bobsleigh's Mica Moore reflects on result at Olympics

20th February 2026

Army U23s celebrate title triumph in Winchester

19th February 2026

Army U23s beat Navy to retain Inter Services title on goals scored

19th February 2026

Royal Navy boxing team retain trophy against Western Counties

16th February 2026

RAF and Army evenly matched in feisty Inter Services clash

13th February 2026

Army judo encourage more servicewomen to take to the mat

13th February 2026

RAF's Nicole Burger's 'pride' of representing South African at the Olympics

10th February 2026

17 Port and Maritime Regiment win British Army Premiership title

9th February 2026

Royal Navy lock out podium positions in the Telemark Parallel Sprint

6th February 2026

Vegan diet vital to my recovery, says RAF snowboarder

9th February 2026

Taylor Lawrence hopes to 'sign off career' with an Olympic medal

20th February 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

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28th November 2023

Afghanistan Evacuations: How Else Can People Flee The Taliban?

28th November 2023

Anglo-Zanzibar War: Shortest Conflict In Military History?

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: PM Says UK Kabul Evacuations Will Go On Despite 'Barbaric' Deaths

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: Multiple Casualties In 'At Least' Two Explosions Near Kabul Airport

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: Government Looking At Alternative Options For Evacuations

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: What Are The Challenges Ahead For Humanitarian Workers?

28th November 2023

Evacuation Campaigner: Afghan Women That Worked With Allies Can’t Be 'Abandoned'

28th November 2023

'Was Afghan A Step Too Far?' Veteran Mental Health Expert Reflects On Afghanistan

28th November 2023

Army Medic On Nursing Afghan Baby After Being Passed Over Wall

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: Threat Of 'Imminent And Lethal' ISIS Attack At Kabul Airport, Armed Forces Minister Says

28th November 2023

Afghanistan: Female Afghan Army Captain 'Relieved' To Escape After Taliban Takeover

28th November 2023
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