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New Falklands War documentary reveals incredible story of top-secret psychological warfare mission

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This is the inside story of one of Margaret Thatcher's most unusual operations to recover the Falklands from Argentina. In this clip, we hear from Neil ffrench-Blake who was part of the project. Watch the full documentary from Monday 4 April.

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Hot pit refuelling drills get Typhoons back in the air quickly

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RAF Typhoons were refuelled with their engines still running during Exercise Agile Warrior 26 at Leuchars Station

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CWGC volunteer explains why looking after war graves is so important

0:47

CWGC volunteer Nick Steele looks after the war graves in Catterick Garrison and hopes future generations will do the same.

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission welcomes new burial proposals

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News that war graves will be protected under new proposals to allow graves more than a century old to be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales has been 'warmly welcomed' by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).

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Army begins to retire its fleet of Land Rovers

2:49

After decades of service, the Army is phasing out the Land Rover and is looking for a replacement under the Light Mobility Vehicle programme

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Why are there British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus?

1:53

In the Treaty of Establishment signed by Britain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, 3% – or 98 square miles of land – was designated to the United Kingdom.

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Dominant RAF show class against Army to win sixth consecutive title

3:16

A 3-0 win at the SB Stadium saw the RAF at their impressive best

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Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership

3:28

BFBS Forces News went to find out how a trio of Royal Navy men's rugby union players are finding playing for London Scottish in Champ Rugby.

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Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus

0:44

The 820 Naval Air Squadron Merlin Mk2 based at Akrotiri is equipped with the advanced Crowsnest over-the-horizon airborne surveillance and control kit to keep a watchful eye out for any approaching enemy missiles or drones

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Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School

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Pupils and staff at Bedford School welcomed Anne, Princess Royal, during a visit to the historic site. Princess Anne scrutinised the school's Combined Cadet Force, which has been on its present site since the end of the 19th century.

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Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event

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With 100 days to Armed Forces Day, Louise Sandher-Jones, the Minister for Veterans and People, says communities can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from a £500,000 fund to help stage events before the 31 March deadline.

New Falklands War documentary reveals incredible story of top-secret psychological warfare mission
New Falklands War documentary reveals incredible story of top-secret psychological warfare mission Click to play video
Hot pit refuelling drills get Typhoons back in the air quickly
Hot pit refuelling drills get Typhoons back in the air quickly Click to play video
CWGC volunteer explains why looking after war graves is so important
CWGC volunteer explains why looking after war graves is so important Click to play video
Commonwealth War Graves Commission welcomes new burial proposals
Commonwealth War Graves Commission welcomes new burial proposals Click to play video
Army begins to retire its fleet of Land Rovers
Army begins to retire its fleet of Land Rovers Click to play video
Why are there British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus?
Why are there British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus? Click to play video
Dominant RAF show class against Army to win sixth consecutive title
Dominant RAF show class against Army to win sixth consecutive title Click to play video
Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership
Inside the London Scottish and Navy rugby partnership Click to play video
Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus
Merlin Crowsnest: The Navy's eye in the sky in Cyprus Click to play video
Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School
Princess Anne reviews the cadets at Bedford School Click to play video
Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event
Veteran and minister on Aldershot's Armed Forces Day event Click to play video

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Sport

RAF react to record-equalling sixth consecutive Inter Services triumph

20th March 2026

Dominant RAF show class against Army to win sixth consecutive title

20th March 2026

British Army score 96th-minute winner to beat the RAF

20th March 2026

Inter Service rugby: get ready for the military's biggest sporting show

18th March 2026

How the UK military is building the Olympic bobsleigh stars of the future

18th March 2026

New drivers impress as Armed Forces rally team tackle 2026 opener at Bovington

16th March 2026

Padel power as military stars embrace world's fastest growing sport

18th March 2026

Forces Fight Night: Don't miss Army v Navy v RAF in Inter Services battle

12th March 2026

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

10th March 2026

Taylor Lawrence reflects on Olympics disappointment and talks future

10th March 2026

Champions make winning start in Lincoln as RAF beat Royal Navy

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

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

All Videos

Compassionate, cunning and so very special: reflections on Field Marshal William Slim

15th August 2025

'I would take a Spitfire any day': How historic aircraft stack up for modern-day RAF pilots

15th August 2025

Get into action with the new Gurkha gunners

20th August 2025

How will Army stamp out sexual exploitation?

14th August 2025

China want to show they are in control of what they consider their territory, China expert says

13th August 2025

Mum and daughter keep it in the family with Army training

14th August 2025

Exclusive access to film 'the pen which meant peace'

14th August 2025

Chinese vessels crash into each other while tracking a Filipino patrol boat

13th August 2025

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13th August 2025

UKAF players take on fun BFBS challenges ahead of IDRC

13th August 2025

Project Comedy: Laughter is the best medicine for veterans

12th August 2025

Rule changes on pets, decor and running a business in military homes

12th August 2025
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