The British Army boxing team have beaten the Bahrain Royal Guard🥊 It was one of the military's hotly contested forces' fight nights of the year at Catterick Garrison🔗⬇️

Knock out performance from the British Army💥 🥊They sought out revenge for last year's stunning Bahrain win in Catterick If you missed the action, watch it in full here🔗⬇️

"I thought, that's just not right"🗣️ How I Got Here is a new series from BFBS Forces News, focusing on the transition from the military to civvy street Find out how a military charity helped a veteran get back on his feet🔗⬇️

When Ukraine's daring #OperationSpiderweb launched in June 2025, author and military historian Damien Lewis immediately saw echoes of WWII SAS missions🕸️ Find out how the original SAS tricks still shape modern warfare🔗⬇️

Donald Trump's suggested the US could restart explosive tests of nuclear weapons, after more than 30 years☢️ 🤔Is this a symptom of a nuclear arms race already underway, or could it kickstart one? The latest @bfbssitrep🔗⬇️

The Royal Air Force's F-35B Lightnings are taking part in multinational air combat drills in Italy This has been designed to test how Nato's newest fighter jets operate together in contested airspace🔗⬇️

"Please know you're not alone"🗣️ Prince Harry has told bereaved military children how proud the nation is of them The Duke of Sussex wrote to Scotty's Little Soldiers ahead of Remembrance weekend🔗⬇️

Unstoppable🏏 The UK Armed Forces Women's cricket team remain unbeaten on their historic tour to Nepal Full match report🔗⬇️

UKAF narrow defeat🆚Germany🏉 The UK Armed Forces rugby side was beaten by Germany in a rugby match honouring the true spirit of Remembrance Full match report🔗⬇️

Battling Kenya's unpredictable weather🇰🇪 More than 800 Welsh Guards and Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers are tackling Kenya's tough weather while on Exercise Haraka Storm🔗⬇️

The King recently made history by unveiling a national memorial dedicated to LGBT+ members of the UK Armed Forces This was the first time a reigning monarch had attended an LGBT-themed event But the journey isn't over yet🔗⬇️

Battle-hardened. Multi-role💪 🇺🇦This is Ukraine's Raybird drone 🤔Will Ukraine's combat-proven Raybird be the UK's new intelligence drone?

For those of us old enough to remember the Cold War, the prospect of nuclear Armageddon was a constant, albeit distant, threat Putin and Trump's sabre-rattling raises spectre of nuclear confrontation once again🔗⬇️

New skipper takes command of HMS Prince of Wales as CSG25 nears end Captain Ben Power has taken command of HMS Prince of Wales, taking over from Captain Will Blackett while the ship was alongside in Souda Bay in Crete Find out more🔗⬇️

The King's presence recently at a national memorial dedicated to LGBT+ members of the UK Armed Forces underlined the state's desire to acknowledge and repair that past ✍️BFBS Forces News' James Wharton has examined the long road to making amends to LGBT veterans🔗⬇️

HMS Trent helps hurricane-hit Jamaica The Batch 2 River-class patrol vessel and her contingent of commandos have been providing humanitarian support in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa🔗⬇️

New enhanced partnership between the JEF nations and Ukraine🤝 Defence Secretary John Healey joined defence ministers from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Norway for talks with their Ukrainian counterparts🔗⬇️

Royal first👑 The Princess Royal has visited the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2SCOTS) at Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik This was her first visit to the barracks since being appointed Deputy Colonel-in-Chief🔗⬇️

"This is a moment for us to reflect on what the servicemen and women of the Armed Forces do to keep us all safe"🗣️ The head of the UK's Armed Forces has been showing his support for the Royal British Legion, meeting members of the public and selling poppies

"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

Battle-hardened. Multi-role. This is Ukraine's Raybird drone🛰 Refined amid Russian invasion, Ukraine's Raybird drone could replace the UK's ailing Watchkeeper🔗⬇️

Some 1,300 volunteers, including military personnel and veterans, endured fatigue, sleepless nights and adverse weather to haul a 1-ton field gun the full length of the country💪

Veterans are a "national asset" whose stories must be passed on🗣️ In his address ahead of Armistice Day, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer honoured veterans and praised the courage of the Ukrainian people🔗⬇️

It's not just about making a house... it is about making a home🏘️ 🕵️‍♀️BFBS Forces News' Felicity Miles gives us five details that are making a big difference in this military housing upgrade🔗⬇️

Homeward-bound🚢 The ships of Carrier Strike Group 25 have successfully run the gauntlet of potential Houthi attacks off Yemen and have passed through the Suez Canal CSG25 sails past danger zone🔗⬇️

The government has unveiled its brand-new defence housing strategy🏘️ A new defence housing service has been launched at the site of newly improved service family accommodation in west London by Defence Secretary John Healey🔗⬇️

It looks and handles like an assault rifle, but offers the firepower of a belt-fed machine gun💥 👀Introducing a potential future machine gun for the British Army FN has been showing off the Ultralight Evolys🔗⬇️

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is to be stripped of his honorary rank of vice-admiral, the final title he holds, the Defence Secretary has confirmed This comes days after King ended his life as a royal🔗⬇️

As ageing warships give way to state-of-the-art vessels and uncrewed systems, the latest kit list released by the MOD reveals the UK Armed Forces is undergoing a striking transformation Find out more🔗⬇️

Frontline news in the conflict with Russia Almost four years after Russia's full-scale invasion, heavy fighting continues along the 800-mile frontline Watch our Ukraine Battlefield Brief🔗⬇️

Royal Marine Commandos are training every commando to control their own drone fleets🛰 Every individual given an uncrewed aerial vehicle from phase one, BFBS Forces News can exclusively reveal🔗⬇️

First French win since 2022🏆 The French Armed Forces are taking the Kentish Cup back after a 0-2 victory over the UK Armed Forces in Slough⚽️ Read more🔗⬇️

The move acts as a force multiplier to storm coastal defences💥 Royal Marines Commandos unveil their new drone swarm capability⚔️ Read more🔗⬇️

"We were able to dominate and control this game"🗣️ RAF Mustangs beat the British Army Jackals to win the Inter Service American Football championship 2025🏈🏟️🏆 Read more🔗⬇️

An order has been issued to all regiments and corps to review their affiliations with private members' clubs, focusing on whether such organisations are inclusive enough to reflect the modern-day British Army🔗⬇️

"No tolerance"🗣️ Defence Secretary John Healey has described allegations of sexual abuse faced by recruits in the UK military as "shocking" and pledged that those coming forward will have the support they need to share their stories Read more🔗⬇️

MOD's cost-cutting approach has caused significant problems in the use of the Royal Air Force's F-35 aircraft, a report has found. Also revealed that there is an engineer shortage, meaning it is harder to get the multi-role aircraft flying more often🔗⬇️

"I sort of prepared myself for not coming back"🗣️ 'How I Got Here' is a new series from BFBS Forces News, focusing on the transition from the military to civvy street. Dr Bex Bennett opens up about the moment she realised she had to leave the Army🔗⬇️

Run Navy Run!🏃 A group of Royal Navy runners have made an impact at the third-largest marathon in the United States. Find out more🔗⬇️

Three years after fall from military honour and command, King Charles ends Andrew's royal role King Charles III has formally stripped his younger brother Andrew of his princely status, his Duke of York title, and the style of His Royal Highness Read more🔗⬇️

Your go-to place for all forces sport!🏆 We are introducing our new place for military sports coverage Whether that's football⚽️, esports, boxing🥊, rugby🏉 or anything else, we will cover it🔗⬇️

Preparing for war in Estonia🪖 🇪🇪Two weeks of wargames have concluded in northeast Estonia, just 90 miles from the Russian border #ExerciseBoldPanzer involved military might in the air and on the ground🔗⬇️

They did not know what they were talking about, claims Minister🗣️ Elements in the French media have been poking fun at Belgium for buying the US-made F-35A Lightning II🛩️ Read more🔗⬇️

Europe's biggest street collection launches! Barrister and broadcaster Rob Rinder joined Royal Marines abseilers at Waterloo Station in central London as the Royal British Legion launched its #LondonPoppyDay Find out more🔗⬇️

The UK's ability to sustain and influence the F-35 fighter jet programme is being undermined Defence experts highlight limited aircraft numbers, low flying rates and a lack of engineering capacity Read more🔗⬇️

Battling dehydration, 41°C desert heat and a 190bpm heart rate to raise £200,000🏜️☀️ British Army soldier Cpl Simon Richardson conquers the 2025 Sahara Ultra 100km Marathon in two days🏃‍♂️ Read more🔗⬇️

Russia says it has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile – a weapon given the Nato codename Skyfall – but analysts believe it's not all it's cracked up to be👀

France set up a BIG Kentish Cup showdown against UKAF⚽️ The French armed forces overcame their struggles to narrowly beat the Dutch Armed Forces in Slough Full match report and highlights here🔗⬇️

From night raids to beach landings🥷 Exercise Tarassis concludes after two months of JEF operations Read more🔗⬇️

People drive success🗣️ In his first visit to Navy Command HQ since assuming the role as Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton said personnel should be "proud" of what they do, describing their contribution as "extraordinary"🔗⬇️