Deaths From Terrorist Activity Up Nearly 20% In 2020
Afghanistan was the deadliest country, with the number of deaths accounting for "more than one-third" of non-militant deaths worldwide.
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USA US And South Korea Agree On New Cost-Sharing Deal For Troops
US military presence in South Korea is intended to be a deterrent against the potential threat of North Korean aggression.
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The Queen Queen Praises The 'Courage, Commitment And Selfless Dedication' Across The Commonwealth During COVID
Her Majesty gave her annual message in a televised address on Commonwealth Day from St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle.
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Politics Former International Development Secretary: Yemen Aid Cuts Are A 'Terrible Mistake'
Andrew Mitchell, who served as International Development Secretary in 2010-12, spoke to BFBS Sitrep.
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World 'A Continual Learning Curve': Three Years After The Novichok Poisonings
Professor Tim Atkins recalls the moment that triggered the decontamination response and identification of Novichok.
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Politics US Accounts For 40% Of World's Defence Spending
The United States spent $738bn on defence in 2020, more than the next 15 top spenders combined.
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China Growing Risk Of Accidental Conflict Between West And China, Experts Warn
The Defence Select Committee heard how the South China Sea could become a hotspot as China's military ambitions grow.
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World Boris Johnson: Climate Change A Grave Security Threat
The Prime Minister is preparing to chair a session with UN officials and Sir David Attenborough on the issue.
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Iran Iran To Offer UN 'Less Access' To Nuclear Sites
Inspectors will no longer be able to carry out short-notice checks at Iranian facilities but monitoring will continue for three months.
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News Foreign Secretary Condemns Shooting Of Protestors In Myanmar
Local media reported two were killed after riot police fired live rounds in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city.
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World COVID: How The Military's Been Involved In Fighting Coronavirus
The Armed Forces have played a key role in the fight against the pandemic.
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Afghanistan NATO Chief Says Reviving Peace Talks Is Only Way To Find Afghanistan Solution
A decision could be taken on Thursday by NATO defence ministers on the US-Taliban peace deal.
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World What is the 'grey zone'?
Forces News explores the area between war and peace, and what occupies it.
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World Former Royal Marine Examines 'Human Side Of War' In New Documentary
Emile Ghessen has filmed a new documentary about the "generational war" in Armenia against Azerbaijan.
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Navy Navy Officer Becomes First Briton To Win Prestigious Award In India
Captain Ian Lynn described it as a "huge surprise and honour" to have been given the award.
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News Iranian Leader Demands US Lifts Sanctions Before Return To Nuclear Deal
Former president Donald Trump withdrew the US from the nuclear deal in 2018.