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Kyle Shaw-Tullin was 'viciously' stabbed eight times
Now the Royal Marines Commando boxer dreams of winning Olympic gold following his recovery after the attack
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Now the Royal Marines Commando boxer dreams of winning Olympic gold following his recovery after the attack
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Knife crime almost ended his life – but this Royal Marine now dreams of winning Olympic gold
Royal Marine Commando and GB Boxer Kyle Shaw-Tullin tells his story to BFBS Sport
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Kyle Shaw-Tullin was 'viciously' stabbed eight times
Now the Royal Marines Commando boxer dreams of winning Olympic gold following his recovery after the attack
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Now the Royal Marines Commando boxer dreams of winning Olympic gold following his recovery after the attack
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"I felt like my life was over"
Royal Marine Commando Kyle Shaw-Tullin, arguably one of the military's most talented and promising young boxers, tells us about his near-death experience when he was just 17 years old, whilst on a night out in Oldham🔗⬇️
Royal Marine Commando Kyle Shaw-Tullin, arguably one of the military's most talented and promising young boxers, tells us about his near-death experience when he was just 17 years old, whilst on a night out in Oldham🔗⬇️
Knife crime almost ended my life - now I'm training to win Olympic gold | Kyle Shaw-Tullin 's story
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November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"I felt like my life was over"
Royal Marine Commando Kyle Shaw-Tullin, arguably one of the military's most talented and promising young boxers, tells us about his near-death experience when he was just 17 years old, whilst on a night out in Oldham🔗⬇️
Royal Marine Commando Kyle Shaw-Tullin, arguably one of the military's most talented and promising young boxers, tells us about his near-death experience when he was just 17 years old, whilst on a night out in Oldham🔗⬇️
Former SBS operative and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ant Middleton, has been accused of breaching a confidentiality contract with the Ministry of Defence, the High Court has been told🔗⬇️
Ant Middleton accused of breaching MOD contract over podcast revelations
The episode in question, which lasted almost four hours, received more than 147,000 views and included details of his time in the Special Forces
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November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Former SBS operative and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ant Middleton, has been accused of breaching a confidentiality contract with the Ministry of Defence, the High Court has been told🔗⬇️
How Poland's preparing for war
Poland has announced that it has selected the Swedish firm Saab to construct three submarines for its Navy as Warsaw continues to enhance its defences in the Baltic Sea🔗⬇️
Poland has announced that it has selected the Swedish firm Saab to construct three submarines for its Navy as Warsaw continues to enhance its defences in the Baltic Sea🔗⬇️
Air raid shelters, submarine deals and new tanks: How Poland's preparing for war
The Polish government revealed that it is going to boost its defence spending this year from 4.1% to 4.7% of GDP
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How Poland's preparing for war
Poland has announced that it has selected the Swedish firm Saab to construct three submarines for its Navy as Warsaw continues to enhance its defences in the Baltic Sea🔗⬇️
Poland has announced that it has selected the Swedish firm Saab to construct three submarines for its Navy as Warsaw continues to enhance its defences in the Baltic Sea🔗⬇️
Cyber warriors graduate🧑🎓
The MOD's first group of fast-track cyber specialists has graduated from Shrivenham as the Armed Forces work to tackle security threats in cyberspace🔗⬇️
The MOD's first group of fast-track cyber specialists has graduated from Shrivenham as the Armed Forces work to tackle security threats in cyberspace🔗⬇️
Vital work unseen, but not unfelt as Armed Forces' first fast-track cyber warriors graduate
The new Cyber Direct Entry Scheme brings in people with technical expertise who might not have otherwise joined the Armed Forces
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November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Cyber warriors graduate🧑🎓
The MOD's first group of fast-track cyber specialists has graduated from Shrivenham as the Armed Forces work to tackle security threats in cyberspace🔗⬇️
The MOD's first group of fast-track cyber specialists has graduated from Shrivenham as the Armed Forces work to tackle security threats in cyberspace🔗⬇️
"A great honour indeed"🗣️
🎖️John Fiddler has been presented with his Legion d'Honneur medal at HMS Cambria
The 100-year-old D-Day veteran received France's highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France🔗⬇️
🎖️John Fiddler has been presented with his Legion d'Honneur medal at HMS Cambria
The 100-year-old D-Day veteran received France's highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France🔗⬇️
Marking a century of courage: D-Day veteran awarded France's highest honour
Royal Navy veteran John Fiddler was responsible for transporting tanks and essential supplies across the Channel to the shores of Normandy
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November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"A great honour indeed"🗣️
🎖️John Fiddler has been presented with his Legion d'Honneur medal at HMS Cambria
The 100-year-old D-Day veteran received France's highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France🔗⬇️
🎖️John Fiddler has been presented with his Legion d'Honneur medal at HMS Cambria
The 100-year-old D-Day veteran received France's highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France🔗⬇️
If a sub gets in trouble then help is at hand🌊
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarines are a key part of the UK's defence – but what happens if everything goes wrong?🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarines are a key part of the UK's defence – but what happens if everything goes wrong?🔗⬇️
If it all goes wrong on a Royal Navy submarine – then it's time to find Nemo
The Nato Submarine Rescue Service and its trusty submersible Nemo are on call to help submariners in distress
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November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If a sub gets in trouble then help is at hand🌊
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarines are a key part of the UK's defence – but what happens if everything goes wrong?🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarines are a key part of the UK's defence – but what happens if everything goes wrong?🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy senior men's team have kicked off their season with a commanding victory⚽️
They managed a 4-1 win over Blackfield & Langley FC in the first round of the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup
Highlights and more🔗⬇️
They managed a 4-1 win over Blackfield & Langley FC in the first round of the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup
Highlights and more🔗⬇️
Royal Navy cruise through to Hampshire Cup second round with victory over Blackfield & Langley
The Senior Service beat the Wessex Premier Division side, with Oliver Ward scoring a hat-trick
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November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Royal Navy senior men's team have kicked off their season with a commanding victory⚽️
They managed a 4-1 win over Blackfield & Langley FC in the first round of the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup
Highlights and more🔗⬇️
They managed a 4-1 win over Blackfield & Langley FC in the first round of the Servio Hampshire Senior Cup
Highlights and more🔗⬇️
Flying home for Christmas✈️🎄
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making her way back to the UK at the end of her eight-month deployment – but her complement of F-35Bs is already there🔗⬇️
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making her way back to the UK at the end of her eight-month deployment – but her complement of F-35Bs is already there🔗⬇️
Flying home for Christmas: F-35s back at Marham after leaving Carrier Strike Group
While aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales continues to make her way back to the UK, her Lightnings are already there
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November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Flying home for Christmas✈️🎄
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making her way back to the UK at the end of her eight-month deployment – but her complement of F-35Bs is already there🔗⬇️
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making her way back to the UK at the end of her eight-month deployment – but her complement of F-35Bs is already there🔗⬇️
SAS: Code of silence broken🔇
It's rare for Britain's Special Forces community to speak publicly – but the strength of feeling over the proposed changes to the Legacy Act has brought all three elite units together under one banner🔗⬇️
It's rare for Britain's Special Forces community to speak publicly – but the strength of feeling over the proposed changes to the Legacy Act has brought all three elite units together under one banner🔗⬇️
SAS code of silence: Veterans forced to break cover
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November 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SAS: Code of silence broken🔇
It's rare for Britain's Special Forces community to speak publicly – but the strength of feeling over the proposed changes to the Legacy Act has brought all three elite units together under one banner🔗⬇️
It's rare for Britain's Special Forces community to speak publicly – but the strength of feeling over the proposed changes to the Legacy Act has brought all three elite units together under one banner🔗⬇️
Army air defence v Army air attack💥
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
Air power on the battlefield: Army air defence v Army air attack
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November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Army air defence v Army air attack💥
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
The Royal Navy's LNN Abigail Wright has been named the Women of the Year 2025 at the tenth anniversary version of the Women in Defence UK Awards
More than 500 people from across defence came together to recognise 33 finalists across 11 award categories🔗⬇
More than 500 people from across defence came together to recognise 33 finalists across 11 award categories🔗⬇
Royal Navy's Abigail Wright named Women of the Year 2025 at Women in Defence UK Awards
The awards ceremony celebrated a decade of honouring exceptional women, men, individuals and teams who contribute to the UK's defence
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November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Royal Navy's LNN Abigail Wright has been named the Women of the Year 2025 at the tenth anniversary version of the Women in Defence UK Awards
More than 500 people from across defence came together to recognise 33 finalists across 11 award categories🔗⬇
More than 500 people from across defence came together to recognise 33 finalists across 11 award categories🔗⬇
Duchess of Edinburgh visits BATSUB in Belize
She took part in jungle survival training and met with serving troops during her visit to British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB)🔗⬇️
She took part in jungle survival training and met with serving troops during her visit to British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB)🔗⬇️
In pictures: Duchess of Edinburgh tries her hand at survival skills at BATSUB in Belize
During her engagement in Belize, she met personnel and lit a fire as she was shown survival skills in the jungle
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November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Duchess of Edinburgh visits BATSUB in Belize
She took part in jungle survival training and met with serving troops during her visit to British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB)🔗⬇️
She took part in jungle survival training and met with serving troops during her visit to British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB)🔗⬇️
The UK Lightning Force is likely to receive only three of the seven new F-35s it's meant to have had by the end of the year, Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed🔗⬇️
Three more F-35s set to land with Lightning Force, but four others to be delayed
Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirms the UK won't have all 48 jets it should have received by the end of the year
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November 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The UK Lightning Force is likely to receive only three of the seven new F-35s it's meant to have had by the end of the year, Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed🔗⬇️
Apaches in attack, Stormers in defence
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
It's Army versus Army as Apaches try to attack, while Stormers aim to defend
Troops from the Army Air Corps and Royal Artillery have been going up against one another on Exercise Pinion Titan
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November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Apaches in attack, Stormers in defence
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
The Army's aviation specialists have been enhancing their ability to defend against aerial threats with a huge exercise in northern England🔗⬇️
What are the Rules of Engagement?🤔
Well, they determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force.
Sounds simple - however, determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force, and each nation sets its own directives on the RoE🔗⬇️
Well, they determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force.
Sounds simple - however, determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force, and each nation sets its own directives on the RoE🔗⬇️
One shot away: The hidden rules of armed conflict
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
What are the Rules of Engagement?🤔
Well, they determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force.
Sounds simple - however, determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force, and each nation sets its own directives on the RoE🔗⬇️
Well, they determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force.
Sounds simple - however, determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force, and each nation sets its own directives on the RoE🔗⬇️
Taking you to places few ever get to see‼️👀
From frontline training to cutting-edge military technology, we bring you the stories from behind the wire and EXCLUSIVE access to life inside the Armed Forces🔗⬇️
From frontline training to cutting-edge military technology, we bring you the stories from behind the wire and EXCLUSIVE access to life inside the Armed Forces🔗⬇️
Go inside the military with BFBS Forces News
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November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Taking you to places few ever get to see‼️👀
From frontline training to cutting-edge military technology, we bring you the stories from behind the wire and EXCLUSIVE access to life inside the Armed Forces🔗⬇️
From frontline training to cutting-edge military technology, we bring you the stories from behind the wire and EXCLUSIVE access to life inside the Armed Forces🔗⬇️
Truce in Ukraine is moving in a "positive direction", says Prime Minister🗣️
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking during a meeting of allied nations, following reports that Washington organised secret Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi🔗⬇️
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking during a meeting of allied nations, following reports that Washington organised secret Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi🔗⬇️
PM welcomes Ukraine truce progress as Nato aircraft respond to Romanian airspace breach
Coalition of the Willing convenes as Starmer says talks of a possible ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv were "moving in a positive direction"
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November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Truce in Ukraine is moving in a "positive direction", says Prime Minister🗣️
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking during a meeting of allied nations, following reports that Washington organised secret Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi🔗⬇️
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking during a meeting of allied nations, following reports that Washington organised secret Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi🔗⬇️
Army halts all use of Ajax
Sources are calling the move a major safety setback for the troubled programme
It comes just days after the Ministry of Defence gave fresh assurances about the safety of the £5.5bn medium armoured vehicle🔗⬇️
Sources are calling the move a major safety setback for the troubled programme
It comes just days after the Ministry of Defence gave fresh assurances about the safety of the £5.5bn medium armoured vehicle🔗⬇️
Ajax fleet put on hold in major safety setback for Army's beleaguered £5.5bn AFV
Use of the Army's newest armoured fighting vehicle has been suspended after around 30 soldiers experienced health problems
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Army halts all use of Ajax
Sources are calling the move a major safety setback for the troubled programme
It comes just days after the Ministry of Defence gave fresh assurances about the safety of the £5.5bn medium armoured vehicle🔗⬇️
Sources are calling the move a major safety setback for the troubled programme
It comes just days after the Ministry of Defence gave fresh assurances about the safety of the £5.5bn medium armoured vehicle🔗⬇️
The Army has halted all use of Ajax — a move sources are calling a "major safety setback" for the troubled programme
On Thursday, we announced that soldiers were facing medical discharge after using the Ajax - despite the minister's safety claims🔗⬇️
On Thursday, we announced that soldiers were facing medical discharge after using the Ajax - despite the minister's safety claims🔗⬇️
Ajax controversy returns: Soldiers injured as minister insists problems are ‘fixed’
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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Army has halted all use of Ajax — a move sources are calling a "major safety setback" for the troubled programme
On Thursday, we announced that soldiers were facing medical discharge after using the Ajax - despite the minister's safety claims🔗⬇️
On Thursday, we announced that soldiers were facing medical discharge after using the Ajax - despite the minister's safety claims🔗⬇️
Historic military fort up for auction🏷️
If you're in the market for a 19th-century military fort with a connection to D-Day and its very own moat – aren't we all? – then you're in luck🔗⬇️
If you're in the market for a 19th-century military fort with a connection to D-Day and its very own moat – aren't we all? – then you're in luck🔗⬇️
For sale: Want to own a piece of military history? But you'll need a boat to get to it...
Historic navy Darnet Fort heads to auction with Savills
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Historic military fort up for auction🏷️
If you're in the market for a 19th-century military fort with a connection to D-Day and its very own moat – aren't we all? – then you're in luck🔗⬇️
If you're in the market for a 19th-century military fort with a connection to D-Day and its very own moat – aren't we all? – then you're in luck🔗⬇️
'We live in an increasingly dangerous and violent world'
That's the conclusion of the IISS Armed Conflict Survey 2025, which found that nearly 240,000 people were killed in violent events between July 2024 and June 2025🔗⬇️
That's the conclusion of the IISS Armed Conflict Survey 2025, which found that nearly 240,000 people were killed in violent events between July 2024 and June 2025🔗⬇️
Violence on the rise and armed groups gaining power, survey's bleak results conclude
The IISS Armed Conflict Survey paints a picture of an increasingly individualistic geopolitical landscape, with armed groups gaining ground
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November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
'We live in an increasingly dangerous and violent world'
That's the conclusion of the IISS Armed Conflict Survey 2025, which found that nearly 240,000 people were killed in violent events between July 2024 and June 2025🔗⬇️
That's the conclusion of the IISS Armed Conflict Survey 2025, which found that nearly 240,000 people were killed in violent events between July 2024 and June 2025🔗⬇️
Black Hawk drone, not Black Hawk down🚁
A US Army National Guard reservist has remotely operated a helicopter with less than one hour's training🔗⬇️
A US Army National Guard reservist has remotely operated a helicopter with less than one hour's training🔗⬇️
US reservist flies a Black Hawk like a drone - with less than an hour's training
The US Army National Guard soldier managed to not only control the helicopter remotely, but plan and execute a real-world mission too
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November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Black Hawk drone, not Black Hawk down🚁
A US Army National Guard reservist has remotely operated a helicopter with less than one hour's training🔗⬇️
A US Army National Guard reservist has remotely operated a helicopter with less than one hour's training🔗⬇️
The British Army and Royal Navy have both received home ties in the 2026 Challenge Cup🏉
The Army will host Wests Warriors in Aldershot in a rematch from last year's second round fixture, but will they gain revenge?
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The Army will host Wests Warriors in Aldershot in a rematch from last year's second round fixture, but will they gain revenge?
Read more🔗⬇️
Forces rugby league sides find out 2026 Challenge Cup first-round opponents
Both the British Army and the Royal Navy have received home ties in the draw
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November 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The British Army and Royal Navy have both received home ties in the 2026 Challenge Cup🏉
The Army will host Wests Warriors in Aldershot in a rematch from last year's second round fixture, but will they gain revenge?
Read more🔗⬇️
The Army will host Wests Warriors in Aldershot in a rematch from last year's second round fixture, but will they gain revenge?
Read more🔗⬇️
How can Ukraine stop Russian tanks at long range?🤔
Meet the Virtus loitering munition, a German-built AI-enabled drone that’s quickly becoming one of Ukraine’s most effective precision weapons🔗⬇️
Meet the Virtus loitering munition, a German-built AI-enabled drone that’s quickly becoming one of Ukraine’s most effective precision weapons🔗⬇️
Inside the AI drone destroying Russian armour at long range
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November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
How can Ukraine stop Russian tanks at long range?🤔
Meet the Virtus loitering munition, a German-built AI-enabled drone that’s quickly becoming one of Ukraine’s most effective precision weapons🔗⬇️
Meet the Virtus loitering munition, a German-built AI-enabled drone that’s quickly becoming one of Ukraine’s most effective precision weapons🔗⬇️