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Gurkhas Who Staged Hunger Strike Over Pension Rights Secure 'Exactly' What They Want From Defence MPs

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The head spokesperson for the Gurkha veterans who spent 13 days on hunger strike told Forces News the Defence Secretary, Veterans Minister and Nepalese ambassador proposed "exactly" what the Gurkhas wanted after both sides met for the first time.

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Billions being spent on military homes – but details lacking

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There's optimism among forces families that military housing will be improved amid the news of a £9bn financial package – but few actual details of how the money will be spent have been revealed.

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Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley

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Tributes were paid to Lance Corporal George Hooley by the Parachute Regiment's Major Laurence Thomson and the Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Rich Knighton at the Royal United Services Institute.

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First meeting with ministers renews hope for families of 1994 Chinook crash victims

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After 18 months of seeking talks, the families met three MOD ministers – Lord Coaker, Al Carns and Louise Sandher-Jones – along with Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones, and new evidence was put forward and discussed.

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Bomber Command WW2 veteran returns to the skies

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Robbie Hall, who is 102 years old, was treated to a glider flight as a thank you for her Second World War Bomber Command service.

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CDS says UK's sons and daughters must be ready to fight

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The growing threat posed by Russia means the UK's sons and daughters need to be ready to fight if needed, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, the Chief of the Defence Staff, has warned.

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Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 16 December

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Russian Shahed drones have attacked ships in the Ukrainian port of Odessa, including a Turkish car ferry, although one of the Iranian-designed Shaheds was shot down by the defenders

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Cadets light candles to remember the fallen

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Teenagers from the Sea and Army Cadet Forces gathered at Stonefall cemetery in Harrogate for a candlelit ceremony to honour those killed in the First and Second World Wars.

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First Gulf War memorial takes shape at UK foundry

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A project to honour those who served in the first Gulf War that was started 15 years ago is finally nearing completion. An estimated five million people will visit it each year in Washington DC.

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Unified intelligence command to tackle spike in hostile threats

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BFBS Forces News Reporter Rosie Laydon visited RAF Wyton, home to the newly-launched Defence Counter Intelligence Unit (DCIU) and the Military Intelligence Service (MIS).

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Umbrellas up at Sandhurst as Princess Royal inspects newest Army officers

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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has inspected the British Army's newest officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s Sovereign Parade

Gurkhas Who Staged Hunger Strike Over Pension Rights Secure 'Exactly' What They Want From Defence MPs
Gurkhas Who Staged Hunger Strike Over Pension Rights Secure 'Exactly' What They Want From Defence MPs Click to play video
Billions being spent on military homes – but details lacking
Billions being spent on military homes – but details lacking Click to play video
Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley
Parachute Regiment pays tribute to LCpl George Hooley Click to play video
First meeting with ministers renews hope for families of 1994 Chinook crash victims
First meeting with ministers renews hope for families of 1994 Chinook crash victims Click to play video
Bomber Command WW2 veteran returns to the skies
Bomber Command WW2 veteran returns to the skies Click to play video
CDS says UK's sons and daughters must be ready to fight
CDS says UK's sons and daughters must be ready to fight Click to play video
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 16 December
Ukraine Battlefield Brief | 16 December Click to play video
Cadets light candles to remember the fallen
Cadets light candles to remember the fallen Click to play video
First Gulf War memorial takes shape at UK foundry
First Gulf War memorial takes shape at UK foundry Click to play video
Unified intelligence command to tackle spike in hostile threats
Unified intelligence command to tackle spike in hostile threats Click to play video
Umbrellas up at Sandhurst as Princess Royal inspects newest Army officers
Umbrellas up at Sandhurst as Princess Royal inspects newest Army officers 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

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

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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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7th November 2025

Inter Services netball champions set off for South Pacific showdown

6th November 2025

UK v US battle awaits in live Remembrance rugby

6th November 2025

Helicopters form up in show of strength and readiness

6th November 2025

HMS Trent provides support in wake of Hurricane Melissa

6th November 2025

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

10th November 2025

'Incredibly proud' Royal Navy personnel getting ready for Cenotaph commemorations

7th November 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff shows support for Poppy Appeal

5th November 2025

Chelsea Pensioner humbled after hearing PM's speech

4th November 2025
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