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Navy golfers win second Inter Services double in three years

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The Royal Navy men and ladies golfers have claimed a second Inter Services championship double in two years after seeing off their Army and RAF challenges at Saunton Golf Club.

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Princess Anne joins centenary celebrations for the Royal Australian Corps of Signals

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The corps' Colonel-in-Chief inspected troops and addressed personnel at their barracks.

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US Marine Corps celebrates 250th birthday

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During a trip to California for Exercise Green Dagger, BFBS Forces News spoke to several USMC personnel who told us what the service's 250th birthday means to them.

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British Army boxers reign supreme following victory over Bahrain Royal Guard

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The British Army boxing team have beaten the Bahrain Royal Guard in one of the military's most hotly contested forces fight nights of the year at Catterick Garrison.

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Future of Forces rugby to collide in under-23s Inter Service matches

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Watch the action live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel

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Ex-Gurkha's advice: Out of injury comes hope and optimism

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Hari Budha Magar, who lost his legs to an IED, serves as a role model for soldiers who have already been injured - and for those who may end up with injuries in the future, telling them they and their families will get the support they need.

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Soldier takes command - using eyebrow-threading skills

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Ten military teams from across the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Canadian armed forces compete in the annual Duchess of Edinburgh Cup, which includes a stretcher race and command task.

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The US veteran whose life was saved by Pusser's rum

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World War 2 US Atlantic convoy veteran Richard Burbine tells BFBS how the Royal Navy and Pusser's rum saved his life.

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Veteran praises trailblazing Fijians who joined British Army in 1961

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Joanna Fox, a former military nurse turned headteacher, has spoken to BFBS Forces News about her trailblazing father, the first Fijians to enlist in the 1960s, and her own experience in the British Army.

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Remembrance Sunday ceremonies held around the UK and the world

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Remembrance Sunday has been marked through various events in the UK and around the world.

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There are a lot of memories flicking in and out of your mind, Army veteran says

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BFBS Forces News spoke to personnel and veterans about the importance of Remembrance.

Navy golfers win second Inter Services double in three years
Navy golfers win second Inter Services double in three years Click to play video
Princess Anne joins centenary celebrations for the Royal Australian Corps of Signals
Princess Anne joins centenary celebrations for the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Click to play video
US Marine Corps celebrates 250th birthday
US Marine Corps celebrates 250th birthday Click to play video
British Army boxers reign supreme following victory over Bahrain Royal Guard
British Army boxers reign supreme following victory over Bahrain Royal Guard Click to play video
Future of Forces rugby to collide in under-23s Inter Service matches
Future of Forces rugby to collide in under-23s Inter Service matches Click to play video
Ex-Gurkha's advice: Out of injury comes hope and optimism
Ex-Gurkha's advice: Out of injury comes hope and optimism Click to play video
Soldier takes command - using eyebrow-threading skills
Soldier takes command - using eyebrow-threading skills Click to play video
The US veteran whose life was saved by Pusser's rum
The US veteran whose life was saved by Pusser's rum Click to play video
Veteran praises trailblazing Fijians who joined British Army in 1961
Veteran praises trailblazing Fijians who joined British Army in 1961 Click to play video
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies held around the UK and the world
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies held around the UK and the world Click to play video
There are a lot of memories flicking in and out of your mind, Army veteran says
There are a lot of memories flicking in and out of your mind, Army veteran says Click to play video

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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

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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

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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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The Forces Sports Show

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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

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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

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25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

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12th August 2025

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13th August 2025

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12th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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8th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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11th August 2025

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8th August 2025

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12th August 2025

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