Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has signed a 10-year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to transform the way that UK Armed Forces access media and entertainment, wherever they are serving. Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO said: “We are very excited to announce this renewed partnership with the MOD, and […]
Germany’s Kartellamt (Cartel Office) has approved the creation of a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG and its Rheinmetall Digital subsidiary and OHB SE and created to bid for the German army’s (Bundeswehr) and its €10 billion SATCOMBw-4 satellite constellation. Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt stated: “Rheinmetall Digital and OHB operate in different sectors. They […]
On April 23rd, the prestigious Inter Services T20 Cricket Festival returns to the Home of Cricket, Lord’s Cricket Ground, bringing together the very best of armed forces cricket in one of the most celebrated events in the UK military sporting calendar. BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will once again serve as the official broadcast partner, delivering […]
FBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has returned as the official broadcast partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship, delivering comprehensive coverage of both the men’s and women’s competitions this spring. Celebrating one of the most historic rivalries in military sport, the annual event brings together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force […]
The German army is preparing to go ahead with plans to place a constellation of 200 low Earth orbiting satellites according to a report in the Handelsblatt newspaper. While the details in the report are new, the German army’s wish for an independent source for satellite-based communications is not. German specialist armaments group Rheinmetall wants […]
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will join the BBC and The Sportsman as an official broadcast partner for the Betfred Challenge Cup, bringing live coverage of first-round matches involving UK Armed Forces teams to service personnel worldwide. The action kicks off on January 10th, with the British Army taking on Wests Warriors live from Aldershot, […]
BFBS Forces News has a new home for all forces sport, from boxing to netball, eSports and skateboarding. Inside Military Sport delves into sporting communities – from the world of forces rugby to growing grassroots sports such as strongman or darts – and captures the characters, competitions and memorable moments. Inside Military Sport brings the […]
There are reports that the German army (Bundeswehr) is lining up its strategy to develop its independent satellite constellation. The costs will reportedly be around €12 billion. The commitment is key and could impact the Europe-wide IRIS2 mega-constellation. Germany has frequently said it is now wholly in favour of the European scheme. Earlier details suggested […]
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has marked BFBS TV’s 50th anniversary. First launched on September 18th 1975 in Celle, West Germany, this milestone coincides with the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) Cambridge Convention at King’s College, which the BFBS describes as “a fitting stage to celebrate five decades of trusted partnerships, delivering television to the UK […]
Satellite operator SES and its Space & Defense division has been awarded a $89.6 million (€77.6m), five-year Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to deliver commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services to the US Army. The STN is an effort to modernise the Army’s logistics network and this partnership will ensure secure, global satellite connectivity for critical […]