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Veterans stripped of medals over being gay to have them returned by Remembrance Sunday

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Wreath bearer and former Army nurse Lieutenant Elaine Chambers was part of the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. She was forced to resign in 1988.

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Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too

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Russia's indiscriminate aerial attacks have claimed a new victim - Kharkiv Art Museum, which houses one of the nation's oldest collections

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Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets

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Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi is calling for defence ministers to appear before the committee as soon as possible so the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) can be fully scrutinised. He has also raised concerns that the DIP lacks detail.

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Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again

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WO1 Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Iraq, has driven his Warrior infantry fighting vehicle again for the first time in 22 years – but when it started playing up it brought back some painful memories

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Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore

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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

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Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems

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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

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We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst

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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.

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Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton

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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

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Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown

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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

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Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs

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Hours after the Prime Minister announced the Defence Investment Plan, Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis reiterated its key funding commitments to the House of Commons.

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Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan

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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

Veterans stripped of medals over being gay to have them returned by Remembrance Sunday
Veterans stripped of medals over being gay to have them returned by Remembrance Sunday Click to play video
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too
Russia attacking not just Ukrainian people, but culture too Click to play video
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets
Concerns raised over shifting govt commitments on military housing and cadets Click to play video
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again
Emotional time as VC-holder drives his Warrior once again Click to play video
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore
Hybrid navy may be a risk – but it may also be the only choice, says former commodore Click to play video
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems
Raven: The FrankenSAM of air defence systems Click to play video
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst
We've lost credibility with our allies, says security analyst Click to play video
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton
Service housing improvement delays frustrating, says Cotton Click to play video
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown
Hybrid navy branded a leap into the unknown Click to play video
Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs
Defence Secretary sets out Defence Investment Plan to MPs Click to play video
Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan
Starmer announces the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan Click to play video

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Take a look a Ukrainian low flying MiG-29 from the cockpit

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Behind-the-scenes look at British Army AS-90 gun training for Ukrainian troops

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Personnel put to the test in Forces Strongman competition

28th November 2023

Navy bags a historic double victory at the Inter Services Golf Championships

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Reservist on 'massive honour' of being last fusilier to swear allegiance to Queen

28th November 2023

Ukrainian soldiers repelling Russian attacks on a daily basis from the trenches

28th November 2023

How the RAF protects the UK skies with QRA

28th November 2023
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