Armed Forces personnel will gain wider access to entertainment and media under a new 10-year contract between the Ministry of Defence and BFBS.
The agreement will expand secure access to content including live sport, streaming services, podcasts and gaming, while also introducing plans for a next-generation digital platform designed to improve access for personnel serving both in the UK and overseas.
The Ministry of Defence said the deal is intended to modernise how service personnel consume media, ensuring content is available on demand and across multiple devices, even in remote or operational environments.
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BFBS, which has supported the Armed Forces for more than 80 years, will also invest in new technology and formats to reflect changing viewing habits, with a focus on maintaining connections between personnel and life back home.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the service plays a key role in supporting morale, providing access to trusted entertainment and news wherever personnel are deployed.
As a charity, BFBS is able to secure content partnerships that would not typically be available through standard commercial arrangements, including access to premium television, films and major sporting events overseas.
Chief executive Ben Chapman said the new contract would allow the organisation to continue delivering “trusted, creative media experiences” while adapting to a rapidly changing media landscape.
The deal forms part of a broader effort to improve support for service personnel and families, alongside recent measures on housing, childcare and welfare.
