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New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed
Skills in conventional warfare are still critical and armies still need bridges to cross rivers and ravines. 55 Training squadron based at Minley in Hampshire has been teaching its brand-new engineers the art of bridge building.
Ex-HMS Westminster sails goodbye to Portsmouth for the last time
Today marks the end of an era for a former Royal Navy Type 23 frigate that has served since 1992. Ex-HMS Westminster left HMNB Portsmouth for the final time.
The reason why Brits are taking their tanks out of Estonia
While Challenger 2s are back in the UK to be upgraded to Challenger 3s, can drones and more troops really be a suitable replacement?
Do or die: the importance of CQB
Despite rising levels of drone dominance, the final 150 metres of an advance are where battles are won or lost – and clearing that zone will always come down to an infantry soldier skilled in Close Quarter Battle.
Take a look at the future of fast-jet pilot training
Boeing has used the Farnborough International Airshow to outline its plans to offer the T-7 Red Hawk advanced jet trainer to the Royal Air Force.
Acoustic centres to shotguns: testing a layered anti-drone system
Major Alex Aitken, Officer Commanding of B Company 1 Rifles, shows how a layered counter-drone system is tested to ensure it is battlefield-ready.
Op Reflect: a journey across battlefields, cultures and generations
BFBS Forces News' Alex Walters joined a group of young people for a three-day tour exploring the global and Commonwealth stories of the First World War.
British Army boxer Niamh Brookes chases Commonwealth Games glory
The Welsh fighter is aiming for a Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow
'Not a typical politician': Wes Streeting takes charge of defence
The former health secretary brings Cabinet experience and considerable political weight to the MOD, but little background in defence.
RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea
The aircraft and crew had been conducting routine training when they overheard a broken distress call on their radios. Recognising the urgency of the situation, they coordinated with the local coastguard to support the rescue effort.
France unveils defence deal to help Ukraine build its own weapons
Western military support for Ukraine is entering a new phase, with the emphasis shifting towards providing more advanced capabilities – and helping Ukraine build them itself.














































