Back on duty at the palace👑 Balaklava Company has been inspected as they take on King's Guard duties for the second time, a rare honour for the unit🔗⬇️

MOD faces High Court challenge over LGBT veterans' compensation, amid claims of "humiliation" and unfair rules Former personnel say they were forced out under the ban, but denied payouts—now taking the Ministry of Defence to court🔗⬇️

Does calling the military "underprepared" hit morale?🤔 💬A BFBS poll suggests many think so, as debate grows over defence spending and warnings from the Defence Investment Plan co-author, former defence secretary Lord George Robertson🔗⬇️

The Red Arrows are heading to Greece for Exercise Springhawk✈️ They will be fine-tuning their 2026 display ahead of a packed summer season🔗⬇️

When does an order cross the line into illegality? Amid strong rhetoric, military experts warn the real test isn't loyalty—but whether a command breaches laws like the Geneva Conventions🔗⬇️

Military personnel aren't expected to obey every order, only lawful ones, blindly Forces are trained to refuse commands that clearly violate rules like the Geneva Conventions The real test? Can a trained service member recognise the order as illegal?🔗⬇️

60,000 starving prisoners. 13,000 bodies left unburied On April 15, 1945, British troops liberated Bergen-Belsen — and faced a humanitarian catastrophe that didn't end with freedom A stark reminder of the scale of Nazi atrocities🔗⬇️

"They hadn't seen chocolate for years"🗣️ Last year, we spoke to a 101-year-old D-Day veteran who recalled meeting Belsen survivors — offering comfort, conversation, and small acts of humanity in the aftermath of horror🔗⬇️

"I'll take responsibility — if I’m found responsible"🗣️ The UK's First Sea Lord faces pressure over a massive Afghan data breach that exposed thousands. He didn't consider resigning🔗⬇️

A record-breaking deployment. A global show of force From the Arctic to the Middle East, USS Gerald R. Ford spent nearly 10 months at sea — the longest US carrier mission since Vietnam🔗⬇️

Big money, quiet pressure: Russian students are being pushed toward drone units in Ukraine For some, it's not about belief — it's a gamble for a way out🔗⬇️

"Some way to go"🗣️ The First Sea Lord says the sacking of Admiral Sir Ben Key underlines ongoing challenges in driving change across the Armed Forces🔗⬇️

"Giving a voice to those who can’t speak out"🗣️ An Afghan veteran backs Lord Robertson's warning that the UK is "underprepared, underinsured and under attack", highlighting concerns from within the Armed Forces community🔗⬇️

Fast start for the Navy🏁 Royal Navy teams dominated the opening round of the Armed Forces Karting Championships with two endurance race wins🔗⬇️

Cash for recruits Students and workers in Russia are being offered big incentives, and even quotas, to join the fight in Ukraine A new recruitment push, but what's really behind it?🔗⬇️

Two eras, two seats, one sky✈️ A Spitfire meets a Hawk T2 as the 90th anniversary tour continues, bringing past and present together over the UK🔗⬇️

"Underprepared, underinsured and under attack"⚠️ A lead author of the Strategic Defence Review warns the UK's security is at risk, citing "corrosive complacency" and lack of defence funding🔗⬇️

"He was my aircraft… my old friend"🗣️ ✈️A 101-year-old WWII Spitfire pilot is reunited with the iconic plane he flew in combat—90 years after its first flight🔗⬇️

The UK's 'War Book' is back📘 Once used to coordinate the nation in wartime, the WWI-era plan is being revived as global threats rise🔗⬇️

90 caps. A try. And a new leader emerges🏉🔥 RAF star Amy Cokayne opens up on her "direct" leadership style as England vice-captain—and the drive for Six Nations glory🔗⬇️

90 years apart, side by side✈️ A Spitfire on its UK anniversary tour meets a modern Typhoon FGR4—past and present in the skies🔗⬇️

Shooting down drones is working—but at a cost💸 Now, a new low-cost weapon tested from a Typhoon could offer a cheaper way to counter threats like the Shahed-136🔗⬇️

RAF boxers through to national finals🥊 Cameron Lewis and Amelia Kennedy book their places at the England Amateur Championships after strong semi-final wins🔗⬇️

Direct, driven and leading from the front🏉 RAF star Amy Cokayne reflects on her England vice-captain role and 90th cap as she helps drive the Red Roses' Six Nations charge🔗⬇️

"Like seeing an old friend"🗣️ ✈️A 102-year-old WWII Spitfire pilot reunited with the iconic aircraft as it marks 90 years—recalling the days he flew it in wartime🔗⬇️

UK Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus "not in question"🗣️ Armed Forces Minister Al Carns defended their future as defences at RAF Akrotiri are reinforced following recent tensions🔗⬇️

Inside the Spitfire 90 tour🇬🇧✈️ Go behind the scenes and get up close to a rare two-seat Spitfire, painted as the original 1936 prototype 90 years on, the legend still flies🔗⬇️

New air defence surge in the Middle East Hundreds of Skyhammer interceptors and launchers are being deployed to protect UK and allied forces from drones and low-speed missiles🔗⬇️

Shot down behind enemy lines—who comes for you?⚠️ The US launched a huge rescue mission for one pilot. But what could the UK do? A look at Britain's capability🔗⬇️

Who secures the Strait of Hormuz, and how?🤔 Military planners are working on it, but experts warn a fragile ceasefire isn't enough Plus: US-Iran tensions, and why Ukraine may be in its strongest position in months🔗

Old tech. New threat👀 A downed Russian drone reveals a revived 1980s ring-wing design—built to fly further and hit harder The future of warfare might look familiar🔗⬇️

A lifetime of service recognised🫡 Former Gurkha W02 (Retd) Satyasagar Ghale awarded the British Empire Medal for supporting veterans and families in India🔗⬇️

They're rarely seen, but always watching👀 The RAF's Air C2 Force delivers 24/7 control of UK and Nato airspace, managing missions at home and overseas🔗⬇️

They still feel cutting-edge—but the clock is ticking⏳ The Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers will all be out of service by 2038 🤔So what comes next?

Shot down behind enemy lines, what happens next?⚠️ The US mounted a near "mini-war" to rescue one pilot. But how would the UK respond? We take a look inside Britain's Combat Search and Rescue capability🔗⬇️

HMS Dragon’s technical stop in the Med was a "risk that came to fruition" after a rapid deployment, says a former Royal Navy commodore Minor defects—but no impact on operations🔗⬇️

The UK hosted 30-nation talks on Strait of Hormuz security, exploring coalition measures to keep shipping safe, just hours before the US-Iran ceasefire🔗⬇️

Ready for war?🤔 The Armed Forces may be ready, but what about the rest of the country? Last year's Strategic Defence Review called for a national conversation on Defence, a whole society approach, but how much progress has been made?🔗⬇️

Army Air Corps receives first Jupiter HC2 helicopters in Brunei🚁 Set to replace Puma for vital jungle training🔗⬇️

New head coach, same challenge🏉 Ben Priddey takes over as Royal Navy head coach ahead of their Exeter Chiefs warm-up He replaces Charlotte Fredrickson, who made history in the role🔗⬇️

90 years after its first flight, the iconic Spitfire is back in the skies✈️ A two-seat K5054 has set off on a round trip of Great Britain, celebrating its legacy with stops including RAF Coningsby🔗⬇️

A new MOD app is unlocking hidden talent📲 The Pan-Defence Skills Framework lets personnel log real-world skills — matching people to roles by ability, not just rank🔗

Actor Antony Cotton has backed a campaign supporting injured veterans and their families The petition argues compensation payments are being treated as savings after 12 months under Universal Credit rules🔗⬇️

UK jets, helicopters, and a warship are now deployed in the Middle East — the most in 15 years✈️ Defence Secretary John Healey says UK Space Command is tracking Iranian missiles to keep UK forces safe🔗⬇️

Royal Navy stars Dominik Zieba & William Winwood shine at the National Amateur Championships in Banbury🥊🔗⬇️

90 years of an icon✈️ The Supermarine Spitfire marks its milestone with a round trip of Britain — retracing history from Southampton➡️RAF Coningsby Nine flights, one legendary aircraft, and a tribute to where it all began in 1936🔗⬇️

Welcome to 'Green Hell'🌿🔥 Deep in the Amazon, the French Foreign Legion trains in one of the world's most brutal environments — testing soldiers to their limits BFBS Forces News go inside the jungle warfare school to see it firsthand🔗⬇️

For decades, the UK has relied on the US in a crisis — but what if that can't be assumed anymore?🤔 bfbs Sitrep breaks down warnings about "deep dependence" How exposed is the UK — and how long would it take to fix? 🔗⬇️

54 years later…History made🥊 An explosive comeback in Portsmouth saw the Royal Air Force topple the British Army and win the Inter Services Boxing Championships Watch back some of the biggest hits🔗⬇️

AI drones on the front line New tech tested by 33 Engineer Regiment could help detect explosives faster — and save lives on operations🔗⬇️