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The Download | 12 December

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The Government raises the amount of LGBT veterans' compensation, Afghan veterans fear their sacrifices will be forgotten and Ukrainian crews have been training with Leopard 2 tanks in Poland – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 3 October

2:27

BFBS Forces News joins UK patrol on Operation Eastern Sentry, head of UK Space Command issues warning of Russian satellite interference, and Princess of Wales tests Typhoon simulator during visit to RAF Coningsby – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 2 October

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PM joins European leaders for defence discussions in Copenhagen, HMS Dragon completes first foreign port visit after extensive maintenance, and Duke of Edinburgh marks 120 years of Royal Fleet Auxiliary— all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 1 October

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Princess Anne has visited Ukraine to support children affected by war, the future of Army Foundation College recruits is in doubt, and Department of War issues 10 new standards directives to US military – this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 30 September

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Royal Marines stage landing from RFA Lyme Bay during Ex Tarassis, First Sea Lord meets US personnel aboard USS Gerald R Ford, and an exhibition in London pays tribute to Britons killed in Ukraine – all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 29 September

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Personnel to get priority access to new housing on surplus MOD land, a former head of MI5 says the UK might already be at war with Russia and HMS Somerset successfully test-fires the new Naval Strike Missile — all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 26 September

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HMS Richmond resumes operations with Carrier Strike Group 25, Infantry Training Centre Catterick stages annual Beating Retreat, and HMS Iron Duke and 815 NAS Wildcat monitor Russian vessels in English Channel — all this and more on The Download.

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The Download | 24 September

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Judge says military witness evidence can be used in Bloody Sunday trial, Europe must step up over Ukraine, says former British Army general, and HMS Prince of Wales is back in Singapore on CSG25 duties – all this and more on The Download.

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10th January 2025

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16th January 2025

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24th November 2024

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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1st November 2024

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24th October 2024

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24th October 2024

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14th October 2024

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8th October 2024

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20th September 2024

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The Forces Sports Show

RAF and Navy clash in Wakefield | Forces Sport | September 26

26th September 2025

Royal Navy golfing dominance | Forces Sport | September 19

19th September 2025

Army rugby league visit Portsmouth to kick off Inter Services against Navy | Forces Sport | September 12

12th September 2025

Who came out on top in the 2025 IDRC final? | Forces Sport | 5 September

5th September 2025

Who makes it through the IDRC pool matches? | Forces Sport | August 29

30th August 2025

IDRC 2025 explodes into action with opening pool matches | Forces Sport | 22 August

22nd August 2025

Forces Sports Show Special: Go behind-the-scenes as UKAF ready for IDRC

17th August 2025

Amy Cokayne speaks ahead of her third World Cup | Forces Sport | 8 August

11th August 2025

RAF clash with Australian rivals in rugby league | Forces Sport | 1 August

1st August 2025

Personnel make a splash at Inter Services Aquatics | Forces Sport | 25 July

25th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

2nd October 2025

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick

12th November 2024

How Gurkha soldiers became musicians without missing a beat

19th August 2024

Gurkha recruits find out future regiments in special ceremony

6th August 2024

Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge

13th June 2024

Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

19th April 2024

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas perform Game of Thrones theme

18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

Shooting instructors pick up tips from Gurkhas

8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers

14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

27th February 2024

Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK

18th February 2024

337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King

7th February 2024

Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers

25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

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3rd October 2025

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3rd October 2025

British Army bids farewell to Nepali warrior

2nd October 2025

Exhibition honours British volunteers killed in Ukraine

2nd October 2025

Princess Anne meets wounded veterans in Kyiv

1st October 2025

Spartan king inspires drone swarm-killing weapon

2nd October 2025

Royal Navy tests ship-busting missile

29th September 2025

Army players reacts to Army's 'bittersweet' victory over RAF

28th September 2025

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28th September 2025

Army v RAF Inter Services title decider ends in dramatic result

29th September 2025

Army women resumes Inter Services domination at Craven Park

28th September 2025
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