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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 09/09/2026

Could this be the British Army’s next rifle?🔥 Get behind the trigger to find out what SIG Sauer's M8 can do We watch next-generation weapons being tested and see hybrid ammunition put to the test against Level IV body armour ⏰14:00 BST |📆11/09 |🔗 youtu.be/LG04aDrmMxw

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 24/08/2026

Love esports?🎮 Been following our BFBS Pro League?🙌 The 2026 Grand Final is coming…👊 Watch the livestream or get involved on the day All info at bfbsesports.com 🔗 bfbsesports.com/news/bfbs-fi...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 20/03/2026

As the UK strengthens its role in Nato, key officers are reshuffled to meet the moment 🎙️Lt Gen Sir Simon Mayall, former Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, tells all about the jobs and people involved 🎧Latest #BFBSSitrep |🔗 youtu.be/3t0WaG6WxbI?...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 10/03/2026

Explosions continue in Tehran as US-Israeli strikes and Iranian counterattacks spread across the Middle East Trump warns Iran of retaliation “20 times harder” if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, while the UK prepares to deploy HMS Dragon. For more🔗⬇️ forcesnews.com/epic-fury

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 19/02/2026

Delay has consequences and pressure is building for small and medium-sized defence firms This week's Sitrep speaks to Brad Hayward, former RAF engineering officer, about what uncertainty means for innovation, cashflow and capability 🎧Listen LIVE🔴| 18:30 UKT | BFBS Radio

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/12/2025

Preparing for Arctic flying🥶 🚁Dutch and British pilots have completed intensive sorties over Salisbury Plain They are preparing to operate on Nato's northern flank together next year 📸Royal Navy Find out more⬇️ www.forcesnews.com/services/nav...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/11/2025

"We test every element of our nuclear arsenal"🗣️ Following Trump's comments, nuclear testing will begin again. Ex-White House Advisor on Nuclear Policy Jon Wolfsthal reiterates that testing is already done and is more than sufficient 🎧BFBSSitrep🔴| Thursday 18:30 UKT | BFBSRadio

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 07/10/2025

A tough test for the Army U23s🏉 They were well beaten 57-21 by a Rams RFC development side 🏆Lessons learned as they set their sights on the Inter-Services Championship next month Full match report➡️ brnw.ch/21wWoks

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 06/10/2025

"Hopefully, more of these girls will grow up and become Red Roses as well"🌹🗣️ 🏆The RAF's #RedRoses World Cup winner, Flt Lt Amy Cokayne, met with young players at Mansfield Rugby Club, hoping to inspire the next generation 🏉She said she's not ruling out playing in 2029

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 03/10/2025

"Dreadful. Patronising and insulting"🗣️ US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth told America's top officers they must end a "poisonous culture of risk aversion". BFBS Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politics Listen in full🔗 youtu.be/SyX8-vx4bSs?...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 02/10/2025

"Where do we set the cursor in terms of risk tolerance, awareness and aversion?"🗣 💪From fitness standards to rules of engagement, US Secretary Pete Hegseth promises changes 💬Maj Gen(retd) Chip Chapman joins #BFBSSitrep to discuss the fallout 🎧LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 02/10/2025

Par-tee time!🎉⛳ 🏆The GB team earlier this week beat the USA and won the #SimpsonCup 🎉It was a resounding victory for the home team and one that saw almost two-thirds of the leaderboard turn blue 🤠The Simpson cup travels to Texas next year

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 01/10/2025

Princess Anne meets Ukrainian veterans returning from the frontline The Princess Royal made an unexpected visit to Ukraine, where she also met with President Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 01/10/2025

Russia is ramping up pressure on the Nato Alliance, testing its resolve to act with increasing numbers of airborne incursions. ✈️Nato jets have only taken down Russian drones. But what are the rules if a Western pilot decides to shoot down a Russian jet? 🤔Is the Alliance finally losing patience?

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 26/09/2025

Electromagnetic launch in action⚡️ 🚢Meet China's next-gen carrier tech ✈️With the potential to achieve acceleration forces of 14 Gs Read more🔗 www.forcesnews.com/china/chinas-aircraft-launch-using-electromagnetic-catapult-what-it-means-aircraft-carriers

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 24/09/2025

A stunning first for the Red Arrows🤩 ✈️For the first time, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team visited Montenegro 🤝The visit celebrated the strong relationship between Montenegro and the United Kingdom, including in defence

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 22/09/2025

Chile's good boys reporting for duty🫡🐾 🐶Chilean Armed Forces paid tribute to the army that helped gain independence, with some 4-legged guests

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 15/09/2025

Heroes remembered✈️🌹 Earlier this week, Glasgow marked the Battle of Britain and the anniversary of 602 Squadron with a special cathedral service. This was to remember and honour bravery in the skies⛪️ 🔗www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/battle-britain-remembered-602-squadron-marks-100-years-service

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 15/09/2025

"It's a lot of weight"🗣️💂‍♂️ Don't forget the work that goes into coordination and getting in sync on parade. Ahead of Trump's State Visit to the UK earlier this week, members of the Armed Forces were very busy rehearsing a welcome. So how do ensigns prepare for a state visit?🧐

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 10/09/2025

Warships from nine nations, including JS Kaga and HMS Dauntless, took part in a multinational photex. Operation Highmast reaches the halfway mark and moves its focus to Asia🗺️ 📸MOD

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 09/09/2025

Targets identified, AI Drones ready to swarm🎯🛰 📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence appear poised to be adopted by armed forces worldwide in the months and years to come. Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 09/09/2025

Making waves at DSEI UK 2025🛳 👀A closer look at the Gemini and Orca in action 🌊Some cutting-edge maritime kit was demonstrated outside the Excel

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 09/09/2025

Targets identified🎯🛰 📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence look set to be adopted by armed forces across the world in the months and years to come. Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 09/09/2025

Op Highmast from the flight deck👀🤩 ✈️UK and Japan fighter jets soar together over the Pacific 🚢HMS Prince of Wales continues to lead the way, as the Carrier Strike Group now focuses on Asia 📸MOD 🔗Latest from CSG25 www.forcesnews.com/csg25-index

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 08/09/2025

The Irish Guards' mascot led the way for the 125th anniversary💂‍♂️🥁 Seamus the Wolfhound marched the Guards through the streets of Bangor as they reflected on their history stretching back to 1900🐕 Watch them march with pride⬇️

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 08/09/2025

The art of Animal Packing is alive and well🐎🐴 We travelled to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in California to find out why US Marines still use animals in war. Watch in FULL here🔗⬇️ youtu.be/g99lAE6FGU4?...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/09/2025

Marking the conclusion of Estonian deployment🫡🏅 Troops from 1 Mercian joined French counterparts for a medals parade, following the end of the battlegroup's deployment. The Royal Tank Regiment are set to replace the Mercians on #OpCabrit.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/09/2025

Bergeron brilliance✨🏉 There was late drama in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition final as Mélanie Bousquet's try saw France take the win away from a heartbroken Fiji at Kingsholm Stadium. England Rugby World Cup Winner Rocky Clark picked out her final star performer 🤩👏

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/09/2025

Military Mules🫏 When it comes to carrying troops and equipment, nothing beats the mighty mule. We got a first-hand look at the US Marines' Mule School, where some mules loved stealing the limelight💋🔗https://www.forcesnews.com/news/exclusive-behind-scenes-us-military-mule-school-california

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/09/2025

Check out the latest BFBS #ForcesNews daily download: 🔵Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate Russian target ⚪️MPs warn Strategic Defence Review targets for reserves and cadets lack clarity 🟡UK and Norway sign £10bn defence deal

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 05/09/2025

Money gained from seized Russian assets has been recycled into more than £1bn of weapons and military support for Ukraine, says Defence Secretary John Healey💬💸 🔗www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-hands-ukraine-more-munitions-past-50-days-security-guarantee-talks-ramp

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/09/2025

Over £1bn in UK-funded weapons and support for Ukraine have been delivered in just 50 days. The funding comes directly from immobilised Russian assets💷🚀 Read more🔗➡️ www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-h...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/09/2025

Brooch gift marks Queen's commitment to 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment📿 As Royal Colonel of the 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment, Queen Camilla was presented with the Mappin and Webb piece. Delighted with the gift, she said: "It's so lovely, I'll go and put it on."

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/09/2025

"The world has a choice between peace and war, but China is preparing for war"🗣️ Professor Michael Clarke joined this week's BFBS Sitrep to offer his reaction to the military parade in China this week. 🎧Listen LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/09/2025

Russian submarines. Above water – an easy spot. But below the waves…👀 So, how do the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates hunt for the Russian submarines in the North Atlantic?🧐 They become TAPS equipped – Towed Array Patrol Ship🚢BFBS Forces News' Tim Cooper explains💬

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 01/09/2025

Bay to Bay 2025 winner, despite not "actually seeing some of the buoys"🗣️😅 The annual swimming contest for British Forces Cyprus personnel and their families was won by one of the island's newest arrivals, Corporal Jack Catterall.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 01/09/2025

History at sea!🌊 For the first time, a British-made drone flew more than a mile between Royal Navy warships, carrying critical supplies🛰

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 29/08/2025

"You can't hide on a battlefield"🗣️ BFBS Sitrep analyses the uptick in secretive surveillance flights by the UK, US, and Russia in the High North and over the Baltic. Defence Analyst Ed Arnold explains the possibilities behind the activity💬 🎧For more🔗https://youtu.be/v39vrKvc_kA?feature=shared

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 29/08/2025

30°C heat ☀️ 3,000m altitude ☁️ live-fire drills 💥 Go behind the scenes with members of Commando Ops and US Marines in the brutal Sierra Nevada for Exercise Green Dagger⛰️ 🎥 Don’t miss Marines v Mountains ⏰ 19:30 BST TODAY 🔗 brnw.ch/21wVhyU

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 28/08/2025

Inside Nato's Arctic mission watching Russia👀 It's been decades since a Nato maritime group has deployed so high up in the Arctic. We spent time on board with Nato Maritime Group 1, sending a message to Russia in the Arctic🔗⬇️ youtu.be/ztGvRsNPqPY?...

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 28/08/2025

Flagship moment in Japan🛳 Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Tokyo for a historic visit. It was a show of commitment to the Indo-Pacific from the UK Carrier Strike Group. 🔗www.forcesnews.com/csg25/hms-prince-wales-arrives-tokyo-historic-visit-overlap-defence-secretarys-visit

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 27/08/2025

It's all coming together🛠️🚢 The foremast is now in place on HMS Venturer, the first of the next generation of Type 31 Inspiration Class Frigates, currently under construction in Rosyth. Enjoy the timelapse footage as it travels to the dockside of the Babcock facility👀

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 21/08/2025

"Next time we can do better"💪 Zambia kick-started their #IDRC25 campaign with a dominant 90-0 win over Tonga in Basingstoke, leaving them hungry for more. A stunning display saw them score 14 tries in their victory. BFBS Sport spoke to Zambia's Margaret Chama⬇️

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 21/08/2025

"Ultimately, is this force prepared to fight Russian troops or shoot down Russian aircraft?"🗣️ Joining this week's BFBS Sitrep is Former CDS Field Marshal The Lord David Richards to discuss the proposed 'reassurance force' in Ukraine. 🎧Listen LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 21/08/2025

"Hard to imagine this being possible without the Americans involved"🗣️ Mark Galeotti, author and historian, offers his insight into a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia💬

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 20/08/2025

"If a weapon goes down...someone's life is in your hands"🗣️ Fixers on the front line⚒️ Meet the armourers training to keep every weapon battle-ready⬇️

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 20/08/2025

Round1️⃣of this year's #IDRC25 got off to a flyer🏉 UKAF and Ireland will face off against each other at Basingstoke RFC🤜🤛 We caught up with some of the Irish Defence Forces' rugby stars. 📍UK v Ireland | 21 Aug | KO 1600 BST | LIVE🔴BFBS Forces News Youtube📺

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 19/08/2025

The IDRC pool stage continues! We've already had some amazing games of rugby at this year's International Defence Rugby Championship🏉 More action to come LIVE🔴and on demand with BFBS Forces News📺

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 18/08/2025

"We had to be chill and do the work"🗣️ Reigning champions France fought off Australia in a nail-biting #IDRC25 clash. BFBS Sport's Jon Knighton caught up with French Head Coach Alexandre Moreau. You can watch back the FULL match here🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/WURs484sqkM?feature=shared

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 18/08/2025

Locked, loaded, and ready for action💥 Ahead of her return to the Caribbean this autumn, HMS Trent has fired her 30mm gun for the first time in 18 months👀⚓

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