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Behind the scenes at firm that makes Royal Navy's eyes at sea
BFBS Forces News' David Sivills-McCann has been inside the Thales factory that has manufactured periscopes and now optronic masts for boats from the Great War up to the modern day.
Government working 'flat out' to deliver Defence Investment Plan, minister says
The UK defence industry continues to wait for the publication of the government's Defence Investment Plan (DIP). Asked about when businesses can expect to see the DIP, Luke Pollard said that the government was working "flat out" to deliver it.
Students in demand as Putin seeks more recruits for the military
Students across Russia are being offered large financial incentives to join drone units fighting in Ukraine, while companies in some regions have been given quotas to sign up workers for the army
Spitfire veteran meets up with aircraft on round-Britain tour
Spitfire pilot Douglas Seale has been reunited with the type he flew during the Second World War. This particular aircraft is touring Britain to celebrate 90 years since the prototype first took to the sky in 1936
World champions, now the hunted: RAF Red Rose hopes to continue England's dominant run
Amy Cokayne lifts lid on new England leadership role, her Inter Service status and a women's Lions tour
New layers added to Cyprus defence, says commander
Commander of British Forces Cyprus Major General Tom Bewick said the already multi-layered defence at RAF Akrotiri has been bolstered with additional layers to protect against the Iranian drone threat.
Sovereign Base Areas not in question, Al Carns says
The Armed Forces Minister told BFBS Forces News that the UK must engage with its Cypriot partners to ensure the 1.5 million British tourists that visit the island every year are safe.
The Spitfire: A look at the legend 90 years on
As the Spitfire celebrates 90 years since it made its maiden flight, pilot Matt Jones explains the evolution of Britain's best-know warplane and what made it so great
Amy Cokayne looks ahead to Red Roses' Six Nations campaign
RAF Rugby Union's Amy Cokayne speaks to BFBS Sport as the Red Rose prepares to serve as vice-captain at the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend.
Healey: Month-long Russian submarine operation highlights the UK's readiness
Despite criticism of the Royal Navy’s current state and readiness, Defence Secretary John Healey, said the month-long operation he announced on Wednesday demonstrates that UK forces are ready to meet sustained threats.
Healey reveals month-long op exposing Russian submarines
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed a month-long operation to shadow three Russian submarines which were apparenty spying on pipelines and underwater cables in and around UK waters
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