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"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
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
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"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
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
A tough test for the Army U23s🏉
They were well beaten 57-21 by a Rams RFC development side
🏆Lessons learned as they set their sights on the Inter-Services Championship next month
Full match report➡️ brnw.ch/21wWoks
They were well beaten 57-21 by a Rams RFC development side
🏆Lessons learned as they set their sights on the Inter-Services Championship next month
Full match report➡️ brnw.ch/21wWoks
October 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
A tough test for the Army U23s🏉
They were well beaten 57-21 by a Rams RFC development side
🏆Lessons learned as they set their sights on the Inter-Services Championship next month
Full match report➡️ brnw.ch/21wWoks
They were well beaten 57-21 by a Rams RFC development side
🏆Lessons learned as they set their sights on the Inter-Services Championship next month
Full match report➡️ brnw.ch/21wWoks
"Hopefully, more of these girls will grow up and become Red Roses as well"🌹🗣️
🏆The RAF's #RedRoses World Cup winner, Flt Lt Amy Cokayne, met with young players at Mansfield Rugby Club, hoping to inspire the next generation
🏉She said she's not ruling out playing in 2029
🏆The RAF's #RedRoses World Cup winner, Flt Lt Amy Cokayne, met with young players at Mansfield Rugby Club, hoping to inspire the next generation
🏉She said she's not ruling out playing in 2029
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Hopefully, more of these girls will grow up and become Red Roses as well"🌹🗣️
🏆The RAF's #RedRoses World Cup winner, Flt Lt Amy Cokayne, met with young players at Mansfield Rugby Club, hoping to inspire the next generation
🏉She said she's not ruling out playing in 2029
🏆The RAF's #RedRoses World Cup winner, Flt Lt Amy Cokayne, met with young players at Mansfield Rugby Club, hoping to inspire the next generation
🏉She said she's not ruling out playing in 2029
"Dreadful. Patronising and insulting"🗣️
US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth told America's top officers they must end a "poisonous culture of risk aversion".
BFBS Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politics
Listen in full🔗
youtu.be/SyX8-vx4bSs?...
US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth told America's top officers they must end a "poisonous culture of risk aversion".
BFBS Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politics
Listen in full🔗
youtu.be/SyX8-vx4bSs?...
October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"Dreadful. Patronising and insulting"🗣️
US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth told America's top officers they must end a "poisonous culture of risk aversion".
BFBS Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politics
Listen in full🔗
youtu.be/SyX8-vx4bSs?...
US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth told America's top officers they must end a "poisonous culture of risk aversion".
BFBS Sitrep separates the warfighting logic from the culture-war politics
Listen in full🔗
youtu.be/SyX8-vx4bSs?...
"Where do we set the cursor in terms of risk tolerance, awareness and aversion?"🗣
💪From fitness standards to rules of engagement, US Secretary Pete Hegseth promises changes
💬Maj Gen(retd) Chip Chapman joins #BFBSSitrep to discuss the fallout
🎧LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio
💪From fitness standards to rules of engagement, US Secretary Pete Hegseth promises changes
💬Maj Gen(retd) Chip Chapman joins #BFBSSitrep to discuss the fallout
🎧LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Where do we set the cursor in terms of risk tolerance, awareness and aversion?"🗣
💪From fitness standards to rules of engagement, US Secretary Pete Hegseth promises changes
💬Maj Gen(retd) Chip Chapman joins #BFBSSitrep to discuss the fallout
🎧LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio
💪From fitness standards to rules of engagement, US Secretary Pete Hegseth promises changes
💬Maj Gen(retd) Chip Chapman joins #BFBSSitrep to discuss the fallout
🎧LIVE🔴18:30 UKT BFBS Radio
Par-tee time!🎉⛳
🏆The GB team earlier this week beat the USA and won the #SimpsonCup
🎉It was a resounding victory for the home team and one that saw almost two-thirds of the leaderboard turn blue
🤠The Simpson cup travels to Texas next year
🏆The GB team earlier this week beat the USA and won the #SimpsonCup
🎉It was a resounding victory for the home team and one that saw almost two-thirds of the leaderboard turn blue
🤠The Simpson cup travels to Texas next year
October 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Par-tee time!🎉⛳
🏆The GB team earlier this week beat the USA and won the #SimpsonCup
🎉It was a resounding victory for the home team and one that saw almost two-thirds of the leaderboard turn blue
🤠The Simpson cup travels to Texas next year
🏆The GB team earlier this week beat the USA and won the #SimpsonCup
🎉It was a resounding victory for the home team and one that saw almost two-thirds of the leaderboard turn blue
🤠The Simpson cup travels to Texas next year
Princess Anne meets Ukrainian veterans returning from the frontline
The Princess Royal made an unexpected visit to Ukraine, where she also met with President Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance
The Princess Royal made an unexpected visit to Ukraine, where she also met with President Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance
October 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Princess Anne meets Ukrainian veterans returning from the frontline
The Princess Royal made an unexpected visit to Ukraine, where she also met with President Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance
The Princess Royal made an unexpected visit to Ukraine, where she also met with President Zelensky to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance
Russia is ramping up pressure on the Nato Alliance, testing its resolve to act with increasing numbers of airborne incursions.
✈️Nato jets have only taken down Russian drones. But what are the rules if a Western pilot decides to shoot down a Russian jet?
🤔Is the Alliance finally losing patience?
✈️Nato jets have only taken down Russian drones. But what are the rules if a Western pilot decides to shoot down a Russian jet?
🤔Is the Alliance finally losing patience?
October 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Russia is ramping up pressure on the Nato Alliance, testing its resolve to act with increasing numbers of airborne incursions.
✈️Nato jets have only taken down Russian drones. But what are the rules if a Western pilot decides to shoot down a Russian jet?
🤔Is the Alliance finally losing patience?
✈️Nato jets have only taken down Russian drones. But what are the rules if a Western pilot decides to shoot down a Russian jet?
🤔Is the Alliance finally losing patience?
Electromagnetic launch in action⚡️
🚢Meet China's next-gen carrier tech
✈️With the potential to achieve acceleration forces of 14 Gs
Read more🔗 www.forcesnews.com/china/chinas-aircraft-launch-using-electromagnetic-catapult-what-it-means-aircraft-carriers
🚢Meet China's next-gen carrier tech
✈️With the potential to achieve acceleration forces of 14 Gs
Read more🔗 www.forcesnews.com/china/chinas-aircraft-launch-using-electromagnetic-catapult-what-it-means-aircraft-carriers
September 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Electromagnetic launch in action⚡️
🚢Meet China's next-gen carrier tech
✈️With the potential to achieve acceleration forces of 14 Gs
Read more🔗 www.forcesnews.com/china/chinas-aircraft-launch-using-electromagnetic-catapult-what-it-means-aircraft-carriers
🚢Meet China's next-gen carrier tech
✈️With the potential to achieve acceleration forces of 14 Gs
Read more🔗 www.forcesnews.com/china/chinas-aircraft-launch-using-electromagnetic-catapult-what-it-means-aircraft-carriers
A stunning first for the Red Arrows🤩
✈️For the first time, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team visited Montenegro
🤝The visit celebrated the strong relationship between Montenegro and the United Kingdom, including in defence
✈️For the first time, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team visited Montenegro
🤝The visit celebrated the strong relationship between Montenegro and the United Kingdom, including in defence
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A stunning first for the Red Arrows🤩
✈️For the first time, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team visited Montenegro
🤝The visit celebrated the strong relationship between Montenegro and the United Kingdom, including in defence
✈️For the first time, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team visited Montenegro
🤝The visit celebrated the strong relationship between Montenegro and the United Kingdom, including in defence
Chile's good boys reporting for duty🫡🐾
🐶Chilean Armed Forces paid tribute to the army that helped gain independence, with some 4-legged guests
🐶Chilean Armed Forces paid tribute to the army that helped gain independence, with some 4-legged guests
September 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Chile's good boys reporting for duty🫡🐾
🐶Chilean Armed Forces paid tribute to the army that helped gain independence, with some 4-legged guests
🐶Chilean Armed Forces paid tribute to the army that helped gain independence, with some 4-legged guests
Heroes remembered✈️🌹
Earlier this week, Glasgow marked the Battle of Britain and the anniversary of 602 Squadron with a special cathedral service.
This was to remember and honour bravery in the skies⛪️
🔗www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/battle-britain-remembered-602-squadron-marks-100-years-service
Earlier this week, Glasgow marked the Battle of Britain and the anniversary of 602 Squadron with a special cathedral service.
This was to remember and honour bravery in the skies⛪️
🔗www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/battle-britain-remembered-602-squadron-marks-100-years-service
September 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Heroes remembered✈️🌹
Earlier this week, Glasgow marked the Battle of Britain and the anniversary of 602 Squadron with a special cathedral service.
This was to remember and honour bravery in the skies⛪️
🔗www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/battle-britain-remembered-602-squadron-marks-100-years-service
Earlier this week, Glasgow marked the Battle of Britain and the anniversary of 602 Squadron with a special cathedral service.
This was to remember and honour bravery in the skies⛪️
🔗www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/battle-britain-remembered-602-squadron-marks-100-years-service
"It's a lot of weight"🗣️💂♂️
Don't forget the work that goes into coordination and getting in sync on parade.
Ahead of Trump's State Visit to the UK earlier this week, members of the Armed Forces were very busy rehearsing a welcome.
So how do ensigns prepare for a state visit?🧐
Don't forget the work that goes into coordination and getting in sync on parade.
Ahead of Trump's State Visit to the UK earlier this week, members of the Armed Forces were very busy rehearsing a welcome.
So how do ensigns prepare for a state visit?🧐
September 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"It's a lot of weight"🗣️💂♂️
Don't forget the work that goes into coordination and getting in sync on parade.
Ahead of Trump's State Visit to the UK earlier this week, members of the Armed Forces were very busy rehearsing a welcome.
So how do ensigns prepare for a state visit?🧐
Don't forget the work that goes into coordination and getting in sync on parade.
Ahead of Trump's State Visit to the UK earlier this week, members of the Armed Forces were very busy rehearsing a welcome.
So how do ensigns prepare for a state visit?🧐
Warships from nine nations, including JS Kaga and HMS Dauntless, took part in a multinational photex.
Operation Highmast reaches the halfway mark and moves its focus to Asia🗺️
📸MOD
Operation Highmast reaches the halfway mark and moves its focus to Asia🗺️
📸MOD
September 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Warships from nine nations, including JS Kaga and HMS Dauntless, took part in a multinational photex.
Operation Highmast reaches the halfway mark and moves its focus to Asia🗺️
📸MOD
Operation Highmast reaches the halfway mark and moves its focus to Asia🗺️
📸MOD
Targets identified, AI Drones ready to swarm🎯🛰
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence appear poised to be adopted by armed forces worldwide in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence appear poised to be adopted by armed forces worldwide in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
September 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Targets identified, AI Drones ready to swarm🎯🛰
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence appear poised to be adopted by armed forces worldwide in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence appear poised to be adopted by armed forces worldwide in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
Making waves at DSEI UK 2025🛳
👀A closer look at the Gemini and Orca in action
🌊Some cutting-edge maritime kit was demonstrated outside the Excel
👀A closer look at the Gemini and Orca in action
🌊Some cutting-edge maritime kit was demonstrated outside the Excel
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Making waves at DSEI UK 2025🛳
👀A closer look at the Gemini and Orca in action
🌊Some cutting-edge maritime kit was demonstrated outside the Excel
👀A closer look at the Gemini and Orca in action
🌊Some cutting-edge maritime kit was demonstrated outside the Excel
Targets identified🎯🛰
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence look set to be adopted by armed forces across the world in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence look set to be adopted by armed forces across the world in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
September 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Targets identified🎯🛰
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence look set to be adopted by armed forces across the world in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
📡Swarms of drones controlled by artificial intelligence look set to be adopted by armed forces across the world in the months and years to come.
Read more🔗www.forcesnews.com/technology/ai-powered-swarms-pick-their-own-targets-mark-future-drone-warfare
Op Highmast from the flight deck👀🤩
✈️UK and Japan fighter jets soar together over the Pacific
🚢HMS Prince of Wales continues to lead the way, as the Carrier Strike Group now focuses on Asia
📸MOD 🔗Latest from CSG25 www.forcesnews.com/csg25-index
✈️UK and Japan fighter jets soar together over the Pacific
🚢HMS Prince of Wales continues to lead the way, as the Carrier Strike Group now focuses on Asia
📸MOD 🔗Latest from CSG25 www.forcesnews.com/csg25-index
September 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Op Highmast from the flight deck👀🤩
✈️UK and Japan fighter jets soar together over the Pacific
🚢HMS Prince of Wales continues to lead the way, as the Carrier Strike Group now focuses on Asia
📸MOD 🔗Latest from CSG25 www.forcesnews.com/csg25-index
✈️UK and Japan fighter jets soar together over the Pacific
🚢HMS Prince of Wales continues to lead the way, as the Carrier Strike Group now focuses on Asia
📸MOD 🔗Latest from CSG25 www.forcesnews.com/csg25-index
The Irish Guards' mascot led the way for the 125th anniversary💂♂️🥁
Seamus the Wolfhound marched the Guards through the streets of Bangor as they reflected on their history stretching back to 1900🐕
Watch them march with pride⬇️
Seamus the Wolfhound marched the Guards through the streets of Bangor as they reflected on their history stretching back to 1900🐕
Watch them march with pride⬇️
September 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Irish Guards' mascot led the way for the 125th anniversary💂♂️🥁
Seamus the Wolfhound marched the Guards through the streets of Bangor as they reflected on their history stretching back to 1900🐕
Watch them march with pride⬇️
Seamus the Wolfhound marched the Guards through the streets of Bangor as they reflected on their history stretching back to 1900🐕
Watch them march with pride⬇️
The art of Animal Packing is alive and well🐎🐴
We travelled to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in California to find out why US Marines still use animals in war.
Watch in FULL here🔗⬇️
youtu.be/g99lAE6FGU4?...
We travelled to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in California to find out why US Marines still use animals in war.
Watch in FULL here🔗⬇️
youtu.be/g99lAE6FGU4?...
September 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The art of Animal Packing is alive and well🐎🐴
We travelled to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in California to find out why US Marines still use animals in war.
Watch in FULL here🔗⬇️
youtu.be/g99lAE6FGU4?...
We travelled to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in California to find out why US Marines still use animals in war.
Watch in FULL here🔗⬇️
youtu.be/g99lAE6FGU4?...
Marking the conclusion of Estonian deployment🫡🏅
Troops from 1 Mercian joined French counterparts for a medals parade, following the end of the battlegroup's deployment.
The Royal Tank Regiment are set to replace the Mercians on #OpCabrit.
Troops from 1 Mercian joined French counterparts for a medals parade, following the end of the battlegroup's deployment.
The Royal Tank Regiment are set to replace the Mercians on #OpCabrit.
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Marking the conclusion of Estonian deployment🫡🏅
Troops from 1 Mercian joined French counterparts for a medals parade, following the end of the battlegroup's deployment.
The Royal Tank Regiment are set to replace the Mercians on #OpCabrit.
Troops from 1 Mercian joined French counterparts for a medals parade, following the end of the battlegroup's deployment.
The Royal Tank Regiment are set to replace the Mercians on #OpCabrit.
Bergeron brilliance✨🏉
There was late drama in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition final as Mélanie Bousquet's try saw France take the win away from a heartbroken Fiji at Kingsholm Stadium.
England Rugby World Cup Winner Rocky Clark picked out her final star performer 🤩👏
There was late drama in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition final as Mélanie Bousquet's try saw France take the win away from a heartbroken Fiji at Kingsholm Stadium.
England Rugby World Cup Winner Rocky Clark picked out her final star performer 🤩👏
September 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Bergeron brilliance✨🏉
There was late drama in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition final as Mélanie Bousquet's try saw France take the win away from a heartbroken Fiji at Kingsholm Stadium.
England Rugby World Cup Winner Rocky Clark picked out her final star performer 🤩👏
There was late drama in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition final as Mélanie Bousquet's try saw France take the win away from a heartbroken Fiji at Kingsholm Stadium.
England Rugby World Cup Winner Rocky Clark picked out her final star performer 🤩👏
Military Mules🫏
When it comes to carrying troops and equipment, nothing beats the mighty mule.
We got a first-hand look at the US Marines' Mule School, where some mules loved stealing the limelight💋🔗https://www.forcesnews.com/news/exclusive-behind-scenes-us-military-mule-school-california
When it comes to carrying troops and equipment, nothing beats the mighty mule.
We got a first-hand look at the US Marines' Mule School, where some mules loved stealing the limelight💋🔗https://www.forcesnews.com/news/exclusive-behind-scenes-us-military-mule-school-california
September 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Military Mules🫏
When it comes to carrying troops and equipment, nothing beats the mighty mule.
We got a first-hand look at the US Marines' Mule School, where some mules loved stealing the limelight💋🔗https://www.forcesnews.com/news/exclusive-behind-scenes-us-military-mule-school-california
When it comes to carrying troops and equipment, nothing beats the mighty mule.
We got a first-hand look at the US Marines' Mule School, where some mules loved stealing the limelight💋🔗https://www.forcesnews.com/news/exclusive-behind-scenes-us-military-mule-school-california
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🔵Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate Russian target
⚪️MPs warn Strategic Defence Review targets for reserves and cadets lack clarity
🟡UK and Norway sign £10bn defence deal
🔵Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate Russian target
⚪️MPs warn Strategic Defence Review targets for reserves and cadets lack clarity
🟡UK and Norway sign £10bn defence deal
September 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🔵Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate Russian target
⚪️MPs warn Strategic Defence Review targets for reserves and cadets lack clarity
🟡UK and Norway sign £10bn defence deal
🔵Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be a legitimate Russian target
⚪️MPs warn Strategic Defence Review targets for reserves and cadets lack clarity
🟡UK and Norway sign £10bn defence deal
Money gained from seized Russian assets has been recycled into more than £1bn of weapons and military support for Ukraine, says Defence Secretary John Healey💬💸
🔗www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-hands-ukraine-more-munitions-past-50-days-security-guarantee-talks-ramp
🔗www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-hands-ukraine-more-munitions-past-50-days-security-guarantee-talks-ramp
September 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Money gained from seized Russian assets has been recycled into more than £1bn of weapons and military support for Ukraine, says Defence Secretary John Healey💬💸
🔗www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-hands-ukraine-more-munitions-past-50-days-security-guarantee-talks-ramp
🔗www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/uk-hands-ukraine-more-munitions-past-50-days-security-guarantee-talks-ramp