Evidence of war crimes is "so well documented and compelling that the British government should cut all military collaboration with Israel"🗣️ A group of four former senior Army officers call for a full arms embargo on Israel🔗⬇️

Could the RAF ever save Christmas if Santa’s sleigh broke down?🎅 BFBS Forces News explores how aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster III could help deliver presents worldwide✈️ Read more🔗⬇️

Santa, the world's most famous aviator, doesn't take on the pressures of delivering millions of presents on Christmas Eve alone – he is supported by festive RAF and USAF personnel on the ground and in the air How RAF and USAF personnel team up to help Santa at Christmas🔗⬇️

"If you'd like to know where he is or, indeed, when he's coming to your house, then we can tell you at Space Command"🗣️🎅 How the RAF keeps an eye on Santa🔗⬇️

Being neutral doesn't mean that you're a pacifist, an expert says The Swiss government has launched a consultation on realigning its security policy "in light of the deteriorating security situation"🔗⬇️

The Defence Investment Plan has been delayed📜 Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard previously said the plan would be released by Christmas, but no date has been given Read more🔗⬇️

Just how ready is the UK for a long war? General Sir Richard Barrons warns we are only "about a quarter of the way there" in terms of preparedness Read more🔗⬇️

Three British F-35B Lightnings have arrived in the US where they are being assessed for corrosion The F-35s are at the Fleet Readiness Centre Southeast (FRCSE) in Jacksonville in Florida✈️✈️✈️ Read more🔗⬇️

President unveils 'Trump-class' battleships US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new 'Trump class' of battleships, as he seeks to expand the US Navy in his own image🔗⬇️

Personnel have risen to meet challenges this year, CSOC chief says🗣️ 🎄General Sir Jim Hockenhull, Cyber and Specialist Operations Command's (CSOC) commander, has wished his personnel a happy Christmas🔗⬇️

"Thank you for your dedication to helping keep the nation safe"🗣️ The Chief of the Air Staff has thanked his personnel for their commitment and dedication in a Christmas message recorded by BFBS Forces News🔗⬇

On Putin's doorstep: Lithuanians fear they could be next We travel to Vilnius, where people are rapidly preparing for the worst Defences are being strengthened, conscription has returned, and Nato troops are deployed to help hold the line🔗⬇️

Some 19,000 Armed Forces personnel are ready to respond to threats to the UK and its allies this Christmas, sacrificing time with their family and friends to do so🎄 Defence Secretary John Healey has visited the specialist troops to thank them🔗⬇️

CSG 25 deployment covered 40,000 miles, visited 12 countries, achieved full operating capability, and trained alongside 30 allied nations They were joined by the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen Why does Norway want to tie itself closely to the UK?

Norway's key role in #CSG25 🔑 We take an in-depth look at why and how the close partnership between the UK and Norway aims to bolster security amid increased Russian aggression in the North Atlantic🔗⬇️

Protecting the nation and helping it prosper 📸 Their work includes training, testing new technology, and protecting Nato's eastern flank. We've taken a closer look at the Armed Forces from land, sea and air🔗⬇️

"Enjoy what you do"🗣️ A veteran of the Second World War who has turned 100 has shared a piece of advice for those serving in the British Army today

Sacrifice, commitment, and professionalism!🗣️ 🎄Sir Keir Starmer praises Armed Forces personnel far and wide in his Christmas message, offering his own gratitude for keeping the nation safe The Prime Minister's holiday message🔗⬇️

The King has thanked families and friends for their "sacrifices and contributions" as he saluted 200 future leaders of the Royal Navy and its global allies🔗⬇️

EU leaders agree to a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine over the next two years🤝 However, the question of using frozen Russian assets to fund it remains unsolved🔗⬇️

A law firm specialising in data protection has taken the "first formal step" in legal action against the Ministry of Defence, after a 2022 spreadsheet leak containing details of thousands aiming to flee Afghanistan for life in the UK🔗⬇️

Europe is boosting reserve forces amid fears of war with Russia⚔️ Countries are expanding reserve numbers instead of reintroducing mass conscription Read more🔗⬇️

Could hundreds or thousands of British troops be sent to Ukraine to support a peace plan in 2026?🤔 If there's no deal, how can Ukraine turn the tide of Russian gains? Listen to the latest BFBS Sitrep podcast🔗⬇️

Imagine waking up and nothing loads❌ No banking. No social media. No emails. Your phone's not broken, your WiFi isn't down – the entire country is offline. Offline and out of action🔗⬇️

The Conservative Party plans to boost UK defence spending by £17bn💷 Kemi Badenoch says funds will come from cutting green energy projects to ensure Armed Forces are fully equipped Read more🔗⬇️

There are just 62 undersea cables connecting the UK to the digital world🛜 If several were sabotaged at once, Britain could be effectively disconnected Read more🔗⬇️

The war-scarred flag is valued at £450,000 An export ban has been placed on a Union Jack that flew from HMS Royal Sovereign at the Battle of Trafalgar Read more🔗⬇️

She won the title on her horse Dreamer with double clear rounds🏇 British Army superstar showjumper Lance Bombardier Charlotte Pudge has retained the 2025 services championship Read more🔗⬇️

He will be part of the team in the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026⛷️ Former British Army soldier Scott Meenagh is among the first British snowsport athletes to be named onto the ParalympicsGB squad 🎿 Read more🔗⬇️

Nine billion pounds is not an insignificant amount of money💸 You could buy yourself two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier It's also the amount of money the government says it will invest into 'defence family housing'🔗⬇️

Government pledges £9bn to transform Service Family Accommodation🏘️ 🤔But what will this really mean for forces families? Billions are being spent on military homes – but details are lacking🔗⬇️

Crowds gather as British paratrooper is repatriated back to UK following his death in Ukraine Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was brought back to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire following his death last week🔗⬇️

"Warfighting readiness is not where we need them to be"🗣️ The civil servant tasked with leading defence reforms has warned MPs of the perils the United Kingdom is facing from adversaries like Russia🔗⬇️

Soldier son "forgotten" by Army🗣️ The mother of a soldier who took his own life has said she feels "as if he has been forgotten" by the British Army🔗⬇️

Russian drones attack ships in the Ukrainian port of Odessa🇺🇦 Find out what's been happening on the frontline in the latest Ukraine Battlefield Brief🔗⬇️

Why the UK's 'sons and daughters' must be ready for war The UK's sons and daughters need to be prepared to fight as the threat from Russia grows, the head of the Armed Forces has warned🔗⬇️

An urgent safety review into Ajax, which was supposed to be completed within two weeks of 31 soldiers falling ill on Salisbury Plain, is now expected to roll into the new year, defence sources have said🔗⬇️

What's been happening on the frontline?🇺🇦 Russian Shahed drones have attacked ships in the Ukrainian port of Odessa, including a Turkish car ferry. Find out more in the latest Ukraine Battlefield Brief🔗⬇️

Ukraine wants security guarantees as talks about ending the war continue President Zelensky argues that without firm guarantees, any ceasefire will only pause the conflict. Read more🔗⬇️

WW2 Bomber Command veteran takes to the skies✈️ A 102-year-old Second World War veteran who served with RAF Bomber Command has returned to the air in a glider flight over Cambridgeshire🔗⬇️

12 Ships of Christmas from HMS Prince of Wales to HMNZS Aotearoa🎄 🚢Time to make up your own minds on who has the best ship? And no, it's not friendship🔗⬇️

Introducing the Royal Marine next in line to lead CSOC Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan is to head up the newly established command structure that brings together all of the UK's cyber and specialist capabilities under one roof🔗⬇️

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of his honorary rank of vice admiral, the final military title he holds, the MOD has confirmed. The former prince's rank will revert to Commander (Retired)🔗⬇️

First Gulf War memorial takes shape🛠️ A new Desert Shield and Desert Storm memorial is being created to commemorate the global coalition that came together to liberate Kuwait – with the centrepiece being made in the UK🔗⬇️

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to abandon any formal demand for Nato membership marks a landmark policy shift🔗⬇️

Little Red Ambulance release their Christmas single for this year🎶🎄 Two serving Royal Navy aviators have released a new Christmas single, 15 years after their first festive track was recorded while deployed on operations🔗⬇️

Armed Forces at work💪 📸We take a look at how the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force have been delivering on their aim to protect the nation and help it prosper🔗⬇️

Teenagers from the Sea and Army Cadet Forces gathered at Stonefall cemetery in Harrogate for a candlelit ceremony to honour those killed in the First and Second World Wars

"Our whole nation" needs to step up🗣️ There needs to be a "whole of society approach" to build "national resilience" in the face of increasing threats and uncertainty, the head of Britain's Armed Forces will warn🔗⬇️

First Gulf War memorial takes shape at UK foundry🛠️ A new Desert Shield and Desert Storm memorial is being created to commemorate the global coalition that came together to liberate Kuwait – with the centrepiece being made in the UK🔗⬇️