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A wartime voice, preserved for history🎙️
The Imperial War Museums has acquired the WWII collection of Dame Vera Lynn — including her BBC contract for Sincerely Yours and hundreds of letters from troops and families she inspired🔗⬇️
The Imperial War Museums has acquired the WWII collection of Dame Vera Lynn — including her BBC contract for Sincerely Yours and hundreds of letters from troops and families she inspired🔗⬇️
IWM acquires wartime icon Dame Vera Lynn's complete Second World War archive
The collection includes Dame Vera's copy of her contract with the BBC for her radio show, Sincerely Yours, which linked troops with their relatives
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February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
A wartime voice, preserved for history🎙️
The Imperial War Museums has acquired the WWII collection of Dame Vera Lynn — including her BBC contract for Sincerely Yours and hundreds of letters from troops and families she inspired🔗⬇️
The Imperial War Museums has acquired the WWII collection of Dame Vera Lynn — including her BBC contract for Sincerely Yours and hundreds of letters from troops and families she inspired🔗⬇️
35°C heat and vast shifting dunes near Tozeur🥵
Former British Army officer Harry Mackarness completed 100km across the Sahara desert during the Ultra 4 Veterans ultra marathon in Tunisia 🏃🏜️
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Former British Army officer Harry Mackarness completed 100km across the Sahara desert during the Ultra 4 Veterans ultra marathon in Tunisia 🏃🏜️
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Endurance in extremes: Former Army officer conquers 100km race across Sahara
Harry Mackarness spoke to BFBS Forces News on completion of the ultramarathon that took place in one of the most inhospitable regions on earth
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February 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
35°C heat and vast shifting dunes near Tozeur🥵
Former British Army officer Harry Mackarness completed 100km across the Sahara desert during the Ultra 4 Veterans ultra marathon in Tunisia 🏃🏜️
Read more🔗⬇️
Former British Army officer Harry Mackarness completed 100km across the Sahara desert during the Ultra 4 Veterans ultra marathon in Tunisia 🏃🏜️
Read more🔗⬇️
The newest recruits to the Brigade of Gurkhas have arrived in the UK
🫡Nine months of gruelling basic and specialist infantry training now begins — the first step toward joining one of the world’s most respected fighting forces🔗
🫡Nine months of gruelling basic and specialist infantry training now begins — the first step toward joining one of the world’s most respected fighting forces🔗
Future warriors: New generation of Gurkhas begin their Army adventure in the UK
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The newest recruits to the Brigade of Gurkhas have arrived in the UK
🫡Nine months of gruelling basic and specialist infantry training now begins — the first step toward joining one of the world’s most respected fighting forces🔗
🫡Nine months of gruelling basic and specialist infantry training now begins — the first step toward joining one of the world’s most respected fighting forces🔗
Strategic location or strategic resources?
The real military reason President Trump wants Greenland might not be what you think it is
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The real military reason President Trump wants Greenland might not be what you think it is
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Flipping the kill switch: Why Trump wants Greenland to control military industry
Greenland has several rare earths on its territory, which are used in the production of the F-35 fighter jet and other high-end military hardware
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February 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Strategic location or strategic resources?
The real military reason President Trump wants Greenland might not be what you think it is
Read more🔗⬇️
The real military reason President Trump wants Greenland might not be what you think it is
Read more🔗⬇️
Strength. Skill. Scholarship🏅
🏋️♀️British Army Sport have released the list of recipients for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme in 2026, with Corporal Paige Attwell the first from the sport of Strongwomen to be included🔗⬇️
🏋️♀️British Army Sport have released the list of recipients for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme in 2026, with Corporal Paige Attwell the first from the sport of Strongwomen to be included🔗⬇️
Paige Attwell first from Army Strongwoman included in Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
Forty-seven Army athletes from 19 different sports have been picked in 2026
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February 13, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Strength. Skill. Scholarship🏅
🏋️♀️British Army Sport have released the list of recipients for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme in 2026, with Corporal Paige Attwell the first from the sport of Strongwomen to be included🔗⬇️
🏋️♀️British Army Sport have released the list of recipients for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme in 2026, with Corporal Paige Attwell the first from the sport of Strongwomen to be included🔗⬇️
Nato's command map is shifting
A British General takes charge of the Alliance's only operation on US soil, while an American heads Maritime Command in the UK — a subtle but significant reset inside Nato. What's behind the move?🤔
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A British General takes charge of the Alliance's only operation on US soil, while an American heads Maritime Command in the UK — a subtle but significant reset inside Nato. What's behind the move?🤔
Latest bfbs Sitrep
Nato’s big military shake-up explained | Sitrep podcast
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February 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Nato's command map is shifting
A British General takes charge of the Alliance's only operation on US soil, while an American heads Maritime Command in the UK — a subtle but significant reset inside Nato. What's behind the move?🤔
Latest bfbs Sitrep
A British General takes charge of the Alliance's only operation on US soil, while an American heads Maritime Command in the UK — a subtle but significant reset inside Nato. What's behind the move?🤔
Latest bfbs Sitrep
Beneath the waves, something is waiting🌊
Lockheed Martin has developed a specialist drone that sits still and silent far below the surface — ready to wreak havoc on enemy shipping🔗⬇️
Lockheed Martin has developed a specialist drone that sits still and silent far below the surface — ready to wreak havoc on enemy shipping🔗⬇️
Gaslighting the enemy: The undersea Lamprey drone that hitches a ride into battle
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Beneath the waves, something is waiting🌊
Lockheed Martin has developed a specialist drone that sits still and silent far below the surface — ready to wreak havoc on enemy shipping🔗⬇️
Lockheed Martin has developed a specialist drone that sits still and silent far below the surface — ready to wreak havoc on enemy shipping🔗⬇️
British Army admits to failures as coroner rules death by misadventure of cavalry trooper
18-year-old Jack Burnell-Williams was found hanged in his barracks days after escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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18-year-old Jack Burnell-Williams was found hanged in his barracks days after escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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We failed Jack, admits Army as coroner rules death by misadventure of cavalry trooper
Changes have been made to ease the burden of ceremonial duties after the death of Tpr Jack Burnell-Williams, 18, in 2022
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February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
British Army admits to failures as coroner rules death by misadventure of cavalry trooper
18-year-old Jack Burnell-Williams was found hanged in his barracks days after escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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18-year-old Jack Burnell-Williams was found hanged in his barracks days after escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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Dark seas. Fast ropes. Boarding teams move in silence.
After two years of preparation, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are now mission-ready for Nato's Allied Reaction Force
After two years of preparation, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are now mission-ready for Nato's Allied Reaction Force
In pictures: Royal Marines prove why they are at the tip of the Nato spear
Exercise Hyperion Storm saw Royal Marines from 42 Commando deploy on night-time boarding operations, helicopter raids and reconnaissance drills
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February 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Dark seas. Fast ropes. Boarding teams move in silence.
After two years of preparation, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are now mission-ready for Nato's Allied Reaction Force
After two years of preparation, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are now mission-ready for Nato's Allied Reaction Force
The Lamprey is a Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle designed to hitch a ride into battle⚓️
It uses integrated docking anchors to attach to surface vessels or submarines 🌊
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It uses integrated docking anchors to attach to surface vessels or submarines 🌊
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Lamprey: The undersea drone that latches onto a mission by latching onto a ship
The vehicle can attach itself to any surface vessel or submarine, catching a ride to carry its payload where it's needed
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February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The Lamprey is a Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle designed to hitch a ride into battle⚓️
It uses integrated docking anchors to attach to surface vessels or submarines 🌊
Read more🔗⬇️
It uses integrated docking anchors to attach to surface vessels or submarines 🌊
Read more🔗⬇️
From gym floor to digital battlefield🏋🏻
At the University of Southampton, Royal Navy PT instructors are being motion-captured to build training avatars for sailors and Royal Marines🔗⬇️
At the University of Southampton, Royal Navy PT instructors are being motion-captured to build training avatars for sailors and Royal Marines🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy avatars training sailors to be war-ready fit
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM
From gym floor to digital battlefield🏋🏻
At the University of Southampton, Royal Navy PT instructors are being motion-captured to build training avatars for sailors and Royal Marines🔗⬇️
At the University of Southampton, Royal Navy PT instructors are being motion-captured to build training avatars for sailors and Royal Marines🔗⬇️
The UK will double the number of British troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years
⚠️This move follows rising Russian threats in the Arctic and High North 🔗⬇️
⚠️This move follows rising Russian threats in the Arctic and High North 🔗⬇️
UK to double number of personnel in Norway in response to Arctic threat from Russia
Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the number of British personnel stationed in the Arctic nation will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years
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February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The UK will double the number of British troops in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years
⚠️This move follows rising Russian threats in the Arctic and High North 🔗⬇️
⚠️This move follows rising Russian threats in the Arctic and High North 🔗⬇️
"He said 'cheerio… and never came home"🗣️
On 2 June 1994, 29 people died when a Chinook carrying senior security figures crashed on the Mull of Kintyre
For the families, the pain endures — and so do the unanswered questions🔗⬇️
On 2 June 1994, 29 people died when a Chinook carrying senior security figures crashed on the Mull of Kintyre
For the families, the pain endures — and so do the unanswered questions🔗⬇️
Widows break silence to demand answers over 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash
Twenty-nine people died in the disaster – and official papers surrounding the crash of the RAF helicopter have been sealed for 100 years
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February 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
"He said 'cheerio… and never came home"🗣️
On 2 June 1994, 29 people died when a Chinook carrying senior security figures crashed on the Mull of Kintyre
For the families, the pain endures — and so do the unanswered questions🔗⬇️
On 2 June 1994, 29 people died when a Chinook carrying senior security figures crashed on the Mull of Kintyre
For the families, the pain endures — and so do the unanswered questions🔗⬇️
We are LIVE🔴!
⚽️A rematch from last year’s classic, which saw the Army take the Inter Services title with a dramatic final kick of the game
Royal Air Force u23s🆚 British Army u23s
⚽️A rematch from last year’s classic, which saw the Army take the Inter Services title with a dramatic final kick of the game
Royal Air Force u23s🆚 British Army u23s
RAF v British Army LIVE | Inter Services under-23 football
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
We are LIVE🔴!
⚽️A rematch from last year’s classic, which saw the Army take the Inter Services title with a dramatic final kick of the game
Royal Air Force u23s🆚 British Army u23s
⚽️A rematch from last year’s classic, which saw the Army take the Inter Services title with a dramatic final kick of the game
Royal Air Force u23s🆚 British Army u23s
RAF Eye u23s Inter Services Glory!🏆
⚽The RAF are looking to win the Under 23 Inter Services Championship
Watch LIVE🔴as they host the reigning champions from the Army with coverage beginning at 13:45 GMT🔗
⚽The RAF are looking to win the Under 23 Inter Services Championship
Watch LIVE🔴as they host the reigning champions from the Army with coverage beginning at 13:45 GMT🔗
RAF v British Army LIVE | Inter Services under-23 football
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
RAF Eye u23s Inter Services Glory!🏆
⚽The RAF are looking to win the Under 23 Inter Services Championship
Watch LIVE🔴as they host the reigning champions from the Army with coverage beginning at 13:45 GMT🔗
⚽The RAF are looking to win the Under 23 Inter Services Championship
Watch LIVE🔴as they host the reigning champions from the Army with coverage beginning at 13:45 GMT🔗
£5bn spent💸
Programme paused⏸️
Soldiers made ill🤕
No operational date in sight🗓️
🤔If Ajax collapses, what fills the gap?🔗⬇️
Programme paused⏸️
Soldiers made ill🤕
No operational date in sight🗓️
🤔If Ajax collapses, what fills the gap?🔗⬇️
If the axe falls on Ajax what could the British Army choose instead?
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM
£5bn spent💸
Programme paused⏸️
Soldiers made ill🤕
No operational date in sight🗓️
🤔If Ajax collapses, what fills the gap?🔗⬇️
Programme paused⏸️
Soldiers made ill🤕
No operational date in sight🗓️
🤔If Ajax collapses, what fills the gap?🔗⬇️
Mass, adaptation and terror
The Shahed drone has become a cornerstone of Russia's air campaign — but its dominance is now being challenged
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the adaptable drone wreaking havoc in Ukraine🔗⬇️
The Shahed drone has become a cornerstone of Russia's air campaign — but its dominance is now being challenged
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the adaptable drone wreaking havoc in Ukraine🔗⬇️
Shahed: The Iranian-designed drone that has dominated the war in Ukraine
The Shahed-136 has become one of the most adaptable platforms that the Russians have, however Ukraine is finding new ways to shoot it down
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Mass, adaptation and terror
The Shahed drone has become a cornerstone of Russia's air campaign — but its dominance is now being challenged
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the adaptable drone wreaking havoc in Ukraine🔗⬇️
The Shahed drone has become a cornerstone of Russia's air campaign — but its dominance is now being challenged
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the adaptable drone wreaking havoc in Ukraine🔗⬇️
The Ministry of Defence is launching a pilot scheme offering free, independent legal advice to victims of sexual offences linked to military personnel — in the UK and overseas🔗⬇️
MOD to offer free legal advice to victims of sexual offences in the UK and overseas
A new pilot scheme will launch in the spring which will see victims offered access to independent legal advice
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The Ministry of Defence is launching a pilot scheme offering free, independent legal advice to victims of sexual offences linked to military personnel — in the UK and overseas🔗⬇️
From Ukraine to forces housing
Seven months into the job, BFBS Forces News looks at what Defence Secretary John Healey has delivered since taking office🔗⬇️
Seven months into the job, BFBS Forces News looks at what Defence Secretary John Healey has delivered since taking office🔗⬇️
Who is John Healey and what has he achieved during his time as defence secretary?
Since becoming Defence Secretary in July 2024, Mr Healey has focused his efforts on the war in Ukraine, housing and reforms for abuse victims
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
From Ukraine to forces housing
Seven months into the job, BFBS Forces News looks at what Defence Secretary John Healey has delivered since taking office🔗⬇️
Seven months into the job, BFBS Forces News looks at what Defence Secretary John Healey has delivered since taking office🔗⬇️
It's the standout day on the Forces racing calendar!🏇
The 2026 Royal Artillery Gold Cup🏆 | LIVE🔴14:15 | 19 February 🗓️| BFBS Forces News YouTube channel📺
The 2026 Royal Artillery Gold Cup🏆 | LIVE🔴14:15 | 19 February 🗓️| BFBS Forces News YouTube channel📺
High-stakes horse racing: How to watch Royal Artillery Gold Cup live from Sandown
Don't miss out on forces horse racing's best events
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
It's the standout day on the Forces racing calendar!🏇
The 2026 Royal Artillery Gold Cup🏆 | LIVE🔴14:15 | 19 February 🗓️| BFBS Forces News YouTube channel📺
The 2026 Royal Artillery Gold Cup🏆 | LIVE🔴14:15 | 19 February 🗓️| BFBS Forces News YouTube channel📺
"Unashamedly about recruitment"
Hundreds of cadets attended a York careers fair promoting military and emergency-service jobs, as the Armed Forces continue to recruit significant numbers of under-18s🔗⬇️
Hundreds of cadets attended a York careers fair promoting military and emergency-service jobs, as the Armed Forces continue to recruit significant numbers of under-18s🔗⬇️
Careers event 'unashamedly about recruitment' draws hundreds of teenage cadets
Career opportunities in and out of the military were on display for youngsters eyeing their futures
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February 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
"Unashamedly about recruitment"
Hundreds of cadets attended a York careers fair promoting military and emergency-service jobs, as the Armed Forces continue to recruit significant numbers of under-18s🔗⬇️
Hundreds of cadets attended a York careers fair promoting military and emergency-service jobs, as the Armed Forces continue to recruit significant numbers of under-18s🔗⬇️
Night drills✅ Helicopter raids✅ Recon✅
42 Commando is now deployed with Nato’s Special Operations Component, ready for rapid response!
42 Commando is now deployed with Nato’s Special Operations Component, ready for rapid response!
In pictures: Royal Marines prove why they are at the tip of the Nato spear
Exercise Hyperion Storm saw Royal Marines from 42 Commando deploy on night-time boarding operations, helicopter raids and reconnaissance drills
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Night drills✅ Helicopter raids✅ Recon✅
42 Commando is now deployed with Nato’s Special Operations Component, ready for rapid response!
42 Commando is now deployed with Nato’s Special Operations Component, ready for rapid response!
Born in Cape Town, trained in the RAF, now making history❄️
Flight Lieutenant Nicole Burger is set to become South Africa's first female skeleton athlete at the Winter Olympics🔗⬇️
Flight Lieutenant Nicole Burger is set to become South Africa's first female skeleton athlete at the Winter Olympics🔗⬇️
RAF skeleton's Nicole Burger's 'pride' at representing South Africa at Winter Olympics
The flight lieutenant was born in Cape Town and is now preparing to make her debut for her birth nation in Milano-Cortina
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Born in Cape Town, trained in the RAF, now making history❄️
Flight Lieutenant Nicole Burger is set to become South Africa's first female skeleton athlete at the Winter Olympics🔗⬇️
Flight Lieutenant Nicole Burger is set to become South Africa's first female skeleton athlete at the Winter Olympics🔗⬇️
The battlefield is watching from above🛰
After years of war in Europe, drones have transformed how soldiers fight — and survive
Now, the British Army's 1PWWR is training in the desert with drones and digital mapping🔗⬇️
After years of war in Europe, drones have transformed how soldiers fight — and survive
Now, the British Army's 1PWWR is training in the desert with drones and digital mapping🔗⬇️
Desert drones: British Army adapts to fight a new type of war
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
The battlefield is watching from above🛰
After years of war in Europe, drones have transformed how soldiers fight — and survive
Now, the British Army's 1PWWR is training in the desert with drones and digital mapping🔗⬇️
After years of war in Europe, drones have transformed how soldiers fight — and survive
Now, the British Army's 1PWWR is training in the desert with drones and digital mapping🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy is planning a new surveillance base to monitor suspect Russian ships using drones and uncrewed vessels🔗⬇️
Royal Navy to get new surveillance base to track Russian shadow fleet vessels
The Navy has confirmed it is looking at siting the new base in the northeast, but declined to offer any more details
www.forcesnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Royal Navy is planning a new surveillance base to monitor suspect Russian ships using drones and uncrewed vessels🔗⬇️