HMS Prince of Wales has left Portsmouth for the Arctic and North Atlantic, returning to a region where her fighter jets intercepted a Russian patrol aircraft earlier this year⚓ Families gathered to wave off the UK's flagship as she...

RAF Basketball's top team proved why they're the best, dominating opponents at the RAF Inter Stations championships🏀 More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #navy #airforce #military #sports #basketball

Defence Medical Academy have won the championship in dramatic shootout style, bringing a thrilling end to the competition making its mark on military sport⚽ More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #navy #airforce #military #sports #football #cyprus

RAF Brize Norton has been undergoing a major £180 million infrastructure overhaul to replace its runway and refurbish taxiways and it's set to be finished next month✈️ #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #airforce #military #aircraft #weather #construction

Britain's top general has warned soldiers that they must prepare for close battle with the nation's enemies at distances immediately to their front because, he said, "the things that are going to kill you are going to get...

After 33 years of service, former HMS Richmond is heading for the scrapyard⚓ From downing Houthi drones in the Red Sea to protecting the UK's carrier strike group, the Type 23 frigate's final voyage marks the end of an...

The Pipes and Drums of 4 Scots prepare for the Beating Retreat Ceremony, blending centuries of military heritage with spectacular musical performance🥁 #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #military #music #bagpipemusic

It's one of the most dangerous times for a decade in the Middle East, so what role are UK forces still playing in the region? British troops on Op Shader have left Iraq but they’re still in lots of...

Ukrainian sailors are preparing for a mission that could take years to complete – clearing Russian sea mines from the Black Sea once the war ends. With access to their home waters blocked and the threat from Russian...

Helen Seymour made history as the world’s first female Typhoon pilot🙌 She reflects on breaking barriers, flying one of the RAF's most powerful jets, and finding her "silver lining" after leaving the cockpit✈️ More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #airforce...

Robot warfare hits the waves 🌊 From uncrewed surface vessels and underwater vehicles to UAVs - REPMUS 2026 brought the latest cutting-edge technology to the ultimate testing ground💥 #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #navy #airforce #military #technology #drone #uav #ai...

Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton was asked whether the UK should prioritise a particular domain in its contribution to Nato, rather than adopting a jack-of-all-trades approach. "Whatever size, we all have a part...

Belfast Harbour has welcomed HMS Queen Elizabeth, as one of the Royal Navy's largest and most powerful warships continues her planned training around the UK and northern Europe. The visit marks more than 60 years since an aircraft carrier...

What does the UK need to defend its bases from the next wave of threats? As questions grow over UK airbase protection, former British Army tank commander and Sibylline CEO Justin Crump explains why drones, missiles, sensors and integrated...

Hitch a ride Royal Marines style💪 Take a look this stunning footage as UK Commandos board a German U-boat in the North Atlantic on Exercise Strike Warrior 26🌊 More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #navy #military #marines #commando #submarine...

The Household Cavalry is testing how horses could help troops move, resupply and stay hidden from drones🐎 Could horsepower have a place on tomorrow’s battlefield? More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #shorts #uk #army #military #horse #cavalry #history #warhorse

Experts worry British society is less engaged in homeland defence than during the Second World War and the Cold War, but this could be about to change with Exercise Albiston Shadow, due to take place in 2027. Details are...

Military strongmen and strongwomen have had success at the WHEA World Championships in Canada💪 Corporal Rhys Calland, who is Europe's Strongest Man and a nominee for 2026 Army Sportsman of the Year, retained his men's open title with a...

To mark National Cadet Week we spoke to Cadet Sergeant Schalch to find out what made her want to join the Air Training Corps✈️ More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #navy #airforce #military #cadets #topgun

HMS Agamemnon is the Royal Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine. At 318ft long, with a crew of around 100 and equipped with world-class sonar and she’s just arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde to begin sea trials and prepare...

What advancements have driven the evolution of the submarine?⚓ From early designs to today’s most sophisticated underwater vessels, we uncover the technology, engineering and innovation behind some of the most powerful stealth weapons ever built. More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #shorts...

When you hear of horses being used in battle, you could be forgiven for thinking back to the First World War or even the Napoleonic era. However, the British Army, specifically The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR), is exploring...

Polish city Lublin has reopened Cold War shelters due to the ongoing tensions caused by the Ukraine war💥 The facility, originally built during the Cold War, has been modernised with advanced technology. More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #navy...

National Cadet Week is underway! Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey joined cadets at the opening of a new joint cadet centre, celebrating the opportunities, confidence and resilience cadets gain across all four services👏 More💻: www.forcesnews.com/opinion/cadets-changed-direction-my-life-and-can-transform-thousands-more-says-calvin-bailey #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk...

It was the final curtain call for Wing Commander Jon Bond, (Red 1) at the Duxford Flying Finale, bowing out to thunderous applause in classic Red Arrows style🔺 More💻: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #airforce #military #aircraft #pilot #redarrows...

The US has withdrawn its bombers, but the reason has not been publicly confirmed✈️ Reports suggest the move could be linked to new security threats following a suspected terror plot⚠️ What do we actually know? And what remains speculation? #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews...

What does it take to remove the masts from a WWII shipwreck carrying 1,400 tonnes of explosives?⚠️ Forces News went out onto the Thames Estuary to see the complex operation to make the SS Richard Montgomery safer🆘 More: #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews...