Category : Defence


Australia monitors Chinese warships near Philippine Sea

Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.

Afghan Refugee Charged in National Guard Shooting

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, is charged with murder after a shooting near the White House. New details reveal his severe mental health struggles. Read the full investigation.

Noem: DC Shooter Radicalised After US Entry

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims the suspect in the Washington DC National Guard shooting was radicalised in the US. Read the full investigation details.

War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000

The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.

Royal Navy's biggest homecoming in 20 years

Thousands of British service personnel reunite with families as HMS Prince of Wales leads the carrier strike group home after a 40,000-nautical-mile global deployment. Read the emotional story.

Royal Navy's largest homecoming in 20 years

Thousands of Royal Navy personnel reunite with families for Christmas after 8-month global deployment. Read about the emotional homecoming and strategic success of Operation Highmast.

UK Veteran Killed by Iranian Drone Attack

A British security officer was unlawfully killed by an Iranian drone strike on an oil tanker off Oman's coast in 2021. Coroner confirms veteran soldier Adrian Underwood died from explosive injuries.

Ireland's Defence Crisis: A Soft Underbelly for Russia

Ireland's historic military neutrality and severe underfunding leave its critical undersea cables and European security exposed to Russian hybrid threats. Experts warn the nation is an 'open goal' for Putin.

Ex-adviser: Putin manipulating Trump on Ukraine war

Ex-White House adviser Fiona Hill reveals Putin's manipulation of Trump to continue Ukraine war. The Independent argues Western allies must increase support for Kyiv amid long-term Russian aggression.

Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?

Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.

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