Russia has fired Zircon hypersonic missiles at Ukraine during one of the war's biggest air attacks Built to hunt aircraft carriers, the Mach 8 missile gives defenders just seconds to respond The question is: What does is actually tell us?

"Tough rhetoric, no action"🗣️ A former Royal Marine MP has challenged the Government over Russian shadow fleet tankers, while ministers insist the UK is ready to act🔗⬇️

One year after the Strategic Defence Review, is Britain's military transformation on track? Drones, AI and integration are advancing, but critics warn progress is being held back by funding🔗⬇️

More than 100 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been training in the UK with The Royal Lancers From riot drills to marksmanship, the overseas exercise is strengthening ties and sharpening skills🔗⬇️

President Cup final clash cancelled❌ The final game of UK Armed Forces rugby league's campaign won't be played after they confirmed they are unable to field a team🔗⬇️

Meet Defender-Viper The Royal Navy's new minehunting drone can find, identify and destroy underwater threats without putting divers in danger Deployed aboard RFA Lyme Bay, it could play a key role in safeguarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz🔗⬇️

AUKUS is moving from talk to delivery The UK, US and Australia have unveiled new underwater drone technology designed to hunt threats beneath the waves, with the first capabilities expected to enter service by 2027🔗⬇️

Bermuda to Yorkshire More than 100 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers trained with The Royal Lancers, sharpening riot control and marksmanship skills during a key UK exercise🔗⬇️

Third time lucky for Army rugby league star Bethan Dainton🏆 🏉The 1 RHA soldier helped Wigan Warriors crush St Helens 54-6 at Wembley to lift the 2026 Challenge Cup after falling short in the previous two finals🔗⬇️

Switzerland's first F-35A is now in production The neutral nation is stepping into the fifth-generation fighter era as it replaces its ageing fleet with one of the world's most advanced combat aircraft🔗⬇️

RAF Scotland & Northern Ireland retained the Scottish Tri-Service rugby title dramatically — slotting a last-second penalty to beat Army Scotland at Murrayfield🏉 A thriller from start to finish🔗⬇️

Army riders impressed at the Army Equestrian Championships, with Rfn Lucy Wisher taking a standout win in the Loriner’s Inter Services Championship — despite two team disqualifications

"Investigations and inquests are no way to truth or peace"🗣️ A lawyer representing hundreds of Northern Ireland veterans argues the Government must choose between prosecutions and reconciliation — 30 years after the Troubles🔗⬇️

Type 31🆚French FDI Two modern frigates, two very different approaches to naval warfare So, which warship comes out on top?🔗⬇️

A "professional equestrian" who "absolutely loved horses"🗣️ Military equestrian community pays tribute to King's Troop soldier after horse show death🔗

Type 31 vs French FDI: Flexibility vs Firepower Both built for modern maritime security, but with different design choices The UK's Type 31 focuses on flexibility and future upgrades, while France's FDI packs capability into a smaller hull Which wins?🔗

History made🏋️‍♂️ Cpl Rhys Calland becomes the first Armed Forces athlete to compete at England's Strongest Man, finishing 10th against some of the UK's elite strongmen after just three years in the sport🔗⬇️

Royal Navy karting team put in a strong showing at Clay Pigeon Raceway🏁 Endurance racing, fastest laps and hard-fought military rivalry in round two of the UK Armed Forces Karting Championship🔗⬇️

Ukraine's elite Special Operations Forces mark 10 years Built after Russia's 2014 invasion, the SSO has become one of Kyiv's most secretive and effective wartime units — carrying out raids, resistance missions and operations behind enemy lines🔗⬇️

The Hawk T1's countdown is on✈️ With the Red Arrows' iconic jet nearing retirement, BFBS Forces News audience have had their say on what should replace it — from the Hawk T2 to the T-50 Golden Eagle and beyond So what came out on top?👀🔗⬇️

A major leap in military comms⚡ The UK has successfully downloaded satellite data using a deployable laser ground station for the first time — paving the way for faster, harder-to-intercept battlefield communications from space🔗⬇️

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Locked, loaded and heading for Hormuz⚓ RFA Lyme Bay has sailed for the Middle East packed with autonomous mine-hunting systems as the Royal Navy prepares for potential operations in the Gulf🔗⬇️

The UK and Poland are set to sign a new defence treaty focused on countering Russia The deal will boost joint exercises, cyber defence and military cooperation across Nato's eastern flank🔗⬇️

The Soviets tried it decades ago — now the US military wants its own ekranoplan 🌊✈️ A new 'Sea Glider' drone uses wing-in-ground-effect flight to skim just above the water, evade radar and move fast below the horizon🔗⬇️

The RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre killed 29 people — and sparked decades of controversy Now, newly released MOD documents have raised fresh questions about what was known over concerns surrounding the aircraft's safety🔗

85 years on, HMS Hood is still remembered A parade in London has commemorated the sinking of the Royal Navy battlecruiser during World War Two — a tragedy that claimed 1,415 lives and remains the Navy’s single greatest loss at sea🔗⬇️

Another huge showing for the Royal Marines Boxing Team🥊 The Marines returned from the 2026 CISM Box Cup in Germany with five medals — including two golds and the tournament’s Best Boxer award🔗⬇️

Italian F-35B stealth jets used a Finnish highway as a runway during Exercise Imminent Field 26✈️ The exercise trained air forces to operate when major airbases are targeted🔗⬇️

From protecting Nato's eastern flank to testing cutting-edge technology🌍 Take a look at some stunning images of the Armed Forces at work across land, sea and air🔗⬇️

Is Russia escalating its air aggression against Nato? From GPS jamming targeting an RAF aircraft carrying Defence Secretary John Healey to dangerous jet intercepts over the Black Sea, tensions are rising across Eastern Europe and the High North

Should the Royal Navy get the biggest share of the UK defence budget?🌊 With global trade routes under threat and Nato commitments growing, some argue Britain's maritime forces offer the greatest flexibility — and the best value for a limited budget🔗⬇️

Can the British Army really become "10 times more lethal"?🤔 The Strategic Defence Review promises a future force built around drones, AI and autonomy — but major questions remain over whether the Army can deliver the transformation🔗⬇️

Can cadet forces help counter the rise of the online manosphere? Veterans Minister Louise Sandher-Jones says cadets teach young people the real values of leadership, discipline and respect — not the "nonsense" seen on social media

Can 23 PARA defend their title?🏆 ⚽The 2026 Major Units Army Challenge Cup Final sees 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment take on 1 Regiment Royal Horse Artillery — LIVE🔴on BFBS Forces News 18:45 BST | 26 May | BFBS TV | BFBS Forces News YouTube🔗⬇️

Former Defence Secretary says he has "no regrets" over the decision to invade Iraq in 2003 — but admits the government was "badly misled" by intelligence on weapons of mass destruction🔗

Drama, comeback, silverware🏆 RAF Leeming staged a dramatic comeback against RAF Wittering to win the 2026 RAF Cup Final — ending a 20-year wait to lift the Keith Christie Trophy🔗⬇️

From IEDs and insurgencies to drones and anti-tank cages — the Iraq War helped shape the modern battlefield we see today Fifteen years after Operation Telic ended, many of its lessons are still being fought out across today’s conflicts🔗⬇️

Every name. Every rank. Every sacrifice remembered. BFBS Forces News has created a digital memorial of the Basra Memorial Wall, honouring the 179 British military personnel and MOD civilian who lost their lives during Operation Telic🔗⬇️

"You're either very stupid or very brave"🗣️ Fifteen years after British troops left Iraq, veterans of Operation Telic reflect on the war, the sacrifices made, and how the conflict still shapes today's Armed Forces The latest bfbs Sitrep | Reflections on serving in Iraq🔗⬇️

Surrounded, outnumbered and under constant attack Using rare handheld footage filmed inside the compound, Battle of CIMIC House tells the real story of the British soldiers who endured one of the fiercest sieges of the Iraq War🔗⬇️

23 days. 595 mortar rounds. 86 enemy assaults. The Battle of CIMIC House was one of the fiercest firefights of the Iraq War and the soldiers of 1 PWRR captured it on camera as they fought to survive🔗⬇️

How quickly can a fighter jet be re-armed for a new kind of war? RAF Typhoons in the Middle East are now flying with laser-guided anti-drone missiles after an extraordinary eight-week development programme — giving the UK a cheaper, precision way to counter UAV threats🔗⬇️

A bruising night for the UK Armed Forces women's team⚽ UKAF conceded the President's Cup after a heavy defeat to the Dutch Armed Forces, despite hopes of securing a third consecutive title🔗⬇️

How did cheap, improvised weapons rewrite modern warfare — twice? From the deadly rise of IEDs in Iraq to today's FPV drones in Ukraine and the Middle East, low-cost technology has repeatedly outmatched billion-pound military hardware and flipped the economics of the battlefield🔗⬇️

Would you eat a 126-year-old Cadbury bar?🍫 A Boer War chocolate tin sent to British troops by Queen Victoria in 1900 — complete with its original chocolate still inside — has sold at auction for £520🔗⬇️

"It absolutely hasn't happened"🗣️ 1 year on from the Strategic Defensive Review, critics warn the slow pace of funding is hindering the Reviews promises BFBS Forces News reporter Rosie Laydon explores the concerns🔗

The Navy's top officer hits the range with 40 Commando During a visit to 40 Commando to see future drone capabilities, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins hit the range with the new KS-1 (L403A1) — delivering a tight grouping alongside his fellow marines

Britain says it wants to rearm — but some defence firms are already going bust waiting for contracts As rivals ramp up military spending, critics warn Treasury delays risk driving UK defence innovation overseas🔗⬇️

No Bradleys. No problem. An Irish Army team won a major US Army Bradley fighting vehicle competition — after just two weeks training on a platform they don't even operate🔗⬇️