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"I always wanted to be a pilot" In 2018, Lt Rhodri Leyshon, who died earlier this week after a Merlin helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a training exercise, told BFBS Forces News how becoming a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force was his dream job. More here👇

"I always wanted to be a pilot" In 2018, Lt Rhodri Leyshon, who died earlier this week after a Merlin helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a training exercise, told BFBS Forces News how becoming a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force was his dream job. More here👇

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A step towards greater realism🚁 An unmanned vehicle was used to create moving targets during Apache training, giving British, American and Polish troops a more realistic test of their eyes in the sky

A step towards greater realism🚁 An unmanned vehicle was used to create moving targets during Apache training, giving British, American and Polish troops a more realistic test of their eyes in the sky

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It’s London Poppy Day🌹 More than 3,000 volunteers and Armed Forces personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will come together, with the aim of raising £1m in funding for the Royal British Legion’s (Royal British Legion) #PoppyAppeal

It’s London Poppy Day🌹 More than 3,000 volunteers and Armed Forces personnel from the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will come together, with the aim of raising £1m in funding for the Royal British Legion’s (Royal British Legion) #PoppyAppeal

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Is this a safe unloading of anti-tank mines? This video has emerged of Ukrainian troops unloading TM-62 anti-tank mines. Each mine has 7/8kg of explosive.

Is this a safe unloading of anti-tank mines? This video has emerged of Ukrainian troops unloading TM-62 anti-tank mines. Each mine has 7/8kg of explosive.

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Good morning from Kingsholm Stadium 👋🏉 It’s #IDRC2025 Finals Day!🎉 First up, UK Armed Forces Rugby Union🇬🇧🆚Ireland (Óglaigh na hÉireann)🇮🇪 in the 3rd/4th place playoff | LIVE🔴 coverage 10:45 BST Then it’s the Grand Final | Reigning champions France🇫🇷🆚Fiji 🇫🇯 14:45 BST

Good morning from Kingsholm Stadium 👋🏉 It’s #IDRC2025 Finals Day!🎉 First up, UK Armed Forces Rugby Union🇬🇧🆚Ireland (Óglaigh na hÉireann)🇮🇪 in the 3rd/4th place playoff | LIVE🔴 coverage 10:45 BST Then it’s the Grand Final | Reigning champions France🇫🇷🆚Fiji 🇫🇯 14:45 BST

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Practice makes perfect💂‍♂️🥁 Hundreds of personnel marched through London under streetlights before entering the spotlight in a few days. Take a look at the night rehearsals for Monday's #VEDay 80 procession📺👇

Practice makes perfect💂‍♂️🥁 Hundreds of personnel marched through London under streetlights before entering the spotlight in a few days. Take a look at the night rehearsals for Monday's #VEDay 80 procession📺👇

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🇬🇧 Are Britons ready for the sacrifices needed to strengthen national security? Speaking to soldiers in Catterick Garrison the head of the British Army warns Britons must face a “frank conversation” about the sacrifices needed for defence and security🔗

🇬🇧 Are Britons ready for the sacrifices needed to strengthen national security? Speaking to soldiers in Catterick Garrison the head of the British Army warns Britons must face a “frank conversation” about the sacrifices needed for defence and security🔗

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Meet the C25🇨🇦 Colt Canada's latest assault rifle has arrived in the UK as the company looks to expand into the European market With the British Army preparing to replace the SA80, all eyes turn to Project Grayburn👀

Meet the C25🇨🇦 Colt Canada's latest assault rifle has arrived in the UK as the company looks to expand into the European market With the British Army preparing to replace the SA80, all eyes turn to Project Grayburn👀

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The Defence Secretary has backed the Army chief’s call for Britons to make sacrifices to prioritise defence spending Wes Streeting says military chiefs must be part of a national conversation about the UK’s security and resilience Find out more here 🔗

The Defence Secretary has backed the Army chief’s call for Britons to make sacrifices to prioritise defence spending Wes Streeting says military chiefs must be part of a national conversation about the UK’s security and resilience Find out more here 🔗

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"it felt like my duty to try and follow in her footsteps"👣 First female reservist to pass P Company tells BFBS Forces News she was inspired by the late Captain Lizzie Godwin 🔗

"it felt like my duty to try and follow in her footsteps"👣 First female reservist to pass P Company tells BFBS Forces News she was inspired by the late Captain Lizzie Godwin 🔗

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Argentina's football players have been filmed singing an anti-English song at the #FIFAWorldCup. The team referenced the Falklands War as they celebrated reaching the final of the tournament.

Argentina's football players have been filmed singing an anti-English song at the #FIFAWorldCup. The team referenced the Falklands War as they celebrated reaching the final of the tournament.

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This is what happens when 5.56 meets 6.8mm 💥 The US Army is moving away from 5.56 Nato to the high-pressure 6.8x51mm round. So what does that extra power actually mean? See both rounds put to the test against Level IV body armour 🔗 ⬇️

This is what happens when 5.56 meets 6.8mm 💥 The US Army is moving away from 5.56 Nato to the high-pressure 6.8x51mm round. So what does that extra power actually mean? See both rounds put to the test against Level IV body armour 🔗 ⬇️

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A year of training. One powerful motivation. LCpl Grace Cussons changed her approach after a first attempt – and made history as the first female reservist to pass P Company. Her late friend Capt Lizzie Godwin told her: “You need to go and give it a go"🔗

A year of training. One powerful motivation. LCpl Grace Cussons changed her approach after a first attempt – and made history as the first female reservist to pass P Company. Her late friend Capt Lizzie Godwin told her: “You need to go and give it a go"🔗

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More than 100,000 Sikh soldiers fought for Britain in WW1 and today their courage marches on🪖 The 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Troop make history at Wellington Barracks - the first of its kind🇬🇧 Read more⬇️🔗

More than 100,000 Sikh soldiers fought for Britain in WW1 and today their courage marches on🪖 The 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Troop make history at Wellington Barracks - the first of its kind🇬🇧 Read more⬇️🔗

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Wielding the Knight Stoner rifle Royal Marines have showcased their skills with their new KS-1 assault rifle during a Colours parade at Windsor Castle

Wielding the Knight Stoner rifle Royal Marines have showcased their skills with their new KS-1 assault rifle during a Colours parade at Windsor Castle

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Rope throw under pressure🪢 🛳After eight months, HMS Richmond concluded her CSG25 deployment All that's left is for a successful rope throw; could Able Seaman Chris Jowett handle the pressure?🫣

Rope throw under pressure🪢 🛳After eight months, HMS Richmond concluded her CSG25 deployment All that's left is for a successful rope throw; could Able Seaman Chris Jowett handle the pressure?🫣

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"We can fly supersonic in the area... that's not possible in Germany"🗣️ We found out why German pilots love flying in the UK skies when we visited Exercise Cobra Warrior✈️🐍

"We can fly supersonic in the area... that's not possible in Germany"🗣️ We found out why German pilots love flying in the UK skies when we visited Exercise Cobra Warrior✈️🐍

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Boots carried by her horse🕊️ An emotional farewell was bit to Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan as her coffin travelled to The Guards Chapel

Boots carried by her horse🕊️ An emotional farewell was bit to Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan as her coffin travelled to The Guards Chapel

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🗣️”We have a gap since Puma went out of service” CDS Sir Rich Knighton explains his position on the New Medium Helicopter programme - telling MPs that when Defence Investment Plan concludes we’ll know whether it goes forward and at what scale

🗣️”We have a gap since Puma went out of service” CDS Sir Rich Knighton explains his position on the New Medium Helicopter programme - telling MPs that when Defence Investment Plan concludes we’ll know whether it goes forward and at what scale

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"It doesn't matter where they're from, once they put that TOS and Glengarry on, they're Jocks"🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Royal Regiment of Scotland continues to celebrate 20 years of service and sacrifice as they paraded down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh💂

"It doesn't matter where they're from, once they put that TOS and Glengarry on, they're Jocks"🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Royal Regiment of Scotland continues to celebrate 20 years of service and sacrifice as they paraded down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh💂

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"If it is operated within those standards and within those specifications, it is safe"🗣️ Army says last year’s illness incident was due to improper use and maintenance — the vehicle itself is safe when operated as designed🔗

"If it is operated within those standards and within those specifications, it is safe"🗣️ Army says last year’s illness incident was due to improper use and maintenance — the vehicle itself is safe when operated as designed🔗

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Could you still be on the list to serve... without knowing it?👀 Rosie Laydon explains what the Strategic Reserve is and whether you could be part of it, here's what you need to know🗣️

Could you still be on the list to serve... without knowing it?👀 Rosie Laydon explains what the Strategic Reserve is and whether you could be part of it, here's what you need to know🗣️

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"It's an absolute honour...a dream come true"🗣️🐎💂 It's just the third time in history, a non-UK unit takes over duties as The King's Life Guard. The duty was passed from the UK's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment to the Canadian regiment, Lord Strathcona's Horse.

"It's an absolute honour...a dream come true"🗣️🐎💂 It's just the third time in history, a non-UK unit takes over duties as The King's Life Guard. The duty was passed from the UK's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment to the Canadian regiment, Lord Strathcona's Horse.

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Watch this #InvictusGames medal ceremony get royal approval 👀 Prince Harry and Meghan presented medals for the cycling time trial events – which included medallists James Rogers 🥇, David Jarvis 🥇 and Bob Grantham 🥉 from #TeamUK 🇬🇧 #IG23 👉

Watch this #InvictusGames medal ceremony get royal approval 👀 Prince Harry and Meghan presented medals for the cycling time trial events – which included medallists James Rogers 🥇, David Jarvis 🥇 and Bob Grantham 🥉 from #TeamUK 🇬🇧 #IG23 👉

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Inside a Turkish hunter-killer submarine🇹🇷 BFBS Forces News gets a tour of TCG Birinci İnönü — a Gür-class diesel-electric submarine capable of diving to 300m and staying submerged for up to 50 days

Inside a Turkish hunter-killer submarine🇹🇷 BFBS Forces News gets a tour of TCG Birinci İnönü — a Gür-class diesel-electric submarine capable of diving to 300m and staying submerged for up to 50 days

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"We're incredibly proud to have the Duchess of Edinburgh as our Colonel-in-Chief"🗣️ The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the REME Memorial Day at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens🌹 The day also saw the dedication of a new memorial centrepiece

"We're incredibly proud to have the Duchess of Edinburgh as our Colonel-in-Chief"🗣️ The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the REME Memorial Day at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens🌹 The day also saw the dedication of a new memorial centrepiece

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