RAF Pilot Found After 86 Years in French Canal Dig
Squadron Leader George Morley Fidler, shot down in 1940, discovered by engineers in northern France. His Hurricane and remains identified after decades of confusion.
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US Marines Seize Iranian Ship Defying Hormuz Blockade
President Donald Trump announced US Marines seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, warning any further approaches would be 'immediately eliminated'.
MoD Doesn't Know Where Most Veterans Are for Emergency Recall
The Ministry of Defence lacks current contact details for most of the 95,000 veterans in the strategic reserve, jeopardizing emergency recall plans, according to former NATO chief George Robertson.
Britain's Nuclear Deterrent: Human Sacrifice in Defence
An exclusive look at the submariners who spend 206 days underwater, missing life's milestones to maintain Britain's nuclear deterrent amid global threats from Russia and Iran.
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Starmer Thanks Submariners After Record 205-Day Patrol at Faslane
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey visited the Faslane naval base to personally thank the crew of a Vanguard-class submarine returning from the longest patrol in Royal Navy nuclear deterrent history, lasting over 205 days.
MoD Loses Track of Veterans on Strategic Reserve Recall List
A key defence adviser reveals the Ministry of Defence has lost contact details for thousands of veterans in the strategic reserve, risking national security amid calls for urgent action.
Starmer Thanks Submariners After 205-Day Nuclear Patrol
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Faslane naval base to thank Royal Navy submariners who completed the longest patrol by a UK nuclear-armed vessel, lasting over 205 days at sea.
Inside UK's Secret Nuclear Submarine with PM Starmer
The Mirror's exclusive journey aboard a Vanguard-Class submarine reveals life during a record 206-day patrol, from nuclear protocols to crew sacrifices.
Starmer's Secret Sub Visit: PM Warns Putin Threat Persists
Prime Minister Keir Starmer boarded a nuclear-armed Vanguard submarine off Scotland, warning Britain must not lose focus on Russia despite the Iran conflict. Exclusive access reveals his defence priorities.
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UK's £6 Billion Vanguard-Class Nuclear Submarine Fleet Revealed
An exclusive look at Britain's four Vanguard-Class submarines, the £6 billion nuclear deterrent patrolling oceans for up to 204 days in secret missions costing £3 billion annually.
Ex-Army Chief: Legal Battles Are Failing Our Troops
General Sir Peter Wall warns that retrospective legal actions against veterans are eroding trust in the military and creating a national security crisis.
Wellington Clean-Up After Flash Floods, More Storms Forecast
Authorities in Wellington, New Zealand, have started cleaning up hardest-hit areas following flash floods triggered by heavy rain, with more severe thunderstorms predicted for Sunday.
Australia May Join UK-France Strait of Hormuz Defence Operation
Australia is evaluating participation in a UK and France-led multinational military mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms discussions at a global summit.
US Soldiers Injured by Brown Bear in Alaska Training Incident
Two US Army soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division sustained serious injuries after being mauled by a brown bear during a land navigation training exercise in Alaska's Arctic Valley. The soldiers deployed pepper spray during the defensive attack.
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US to Board Iran-Linked Vessels in Global Crackdown
The US military will board Iranian-flagged vessels and oil tankers worldwide, expanding the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. General Dan Caine announced the escalation as part of Operation Economic Fury.
US Navy Denies Warship Food Shortage Claims in Middle East
The US Navy has strongly refuted allegations of food shortages on warships in the Middle East, with top officials insisting crews receive adequate, nutritious meals despite concerning photos and family reports.
RAF Cadet Suspended Over Islam Security Threat Remark
An RAF cadet has been suspended after stating Islam poses the greatest security threat to the UK during a training exercise. The incident occurred at RAF Cranwell, prompting an investigation and criticism from a retired rear admiral.
UK Army's Chinese 3D Printer Weapons Use Under Investigation
The Ministry of Defence has launched an internal investigation after revelations that British troops used Chinese-made 3D printers to manufacture suicide drones during exercises in Kenya.
Britons See War as Disruptive, Not Existential Threat
A survey reveals the British public views war as a disruptive challenge, not existential, with skepticism over funding defence through higher taxes or service cuts.
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Midwestern US Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Threat
Forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across midwestern US states, with 26 million people under tornado watches from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. Large hail and property damage reported.
AI Predicts UK's High War Risk by 2036, Calls for Defence Boost
Former intelligence officer Dr Keith Dear's AI company Cassi forecasts a one-in-four chance of UK involvement in major conflict before 2036, with Russia identified as most likely adversary.
UK to Lead Military Contribution in Strait of Hormuz Mission
Britain commits to a wide-ranging military contribution to an international mission safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing concerns about armed forces funding.
UK and France Lead Multinational Naval Mission for Hormuz Security
Britain will deploy military forces to protect shipping in the critical Gulf waterway as part of a UK-France led mission involving 12 nations after Iran reopened the vital trade route.
UK Commits to Major Military Role in Hormuz Protection Mission
Britain will provide a wide-ranging military contribution to an international mission safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing concerns about armed forces funding.
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US Soldiers Injured in Brown Bear Attack During Alaska Training
Two US Army soldiers were injured after encountering a brown bear during a land navigation training exercise in Anchorage, Alaska. Both soldiers used pepper spray on the bear, and the incident is under investigation.
Trump Mocks British-Led Hormuz Taskforce as 'Useless'
Donald Trump ridiculed a planned British-led military taskforce to patrol the Strait of Hormuz as 'useless' and a 'Paper Tiger', even as Iran declared the waterway open and oil prices fell sharply.
NATO Jets Intercept Armed Russian Planes Near Baltic
French Rafale B fighter jets were scrambled to intercept six heavily armed Russian aircraft approaching NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea, near Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
Defence vs Welfare: Who Pays for Military Spending?
As calls to cut benefits for defence funding grow, experts warn of deepening poverty and question the efficiency of military spending, highlighting a contentious political divide.
Defence Spending: Not a Choice Between Welfare and Warfare
A new report argues that defence spending should not force a trade-off between welfare and warfare, urging a balanced approach to national security and social support.
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US Troops in Iran War Face Food Shortages, Mail Halted
American service members deployed in the Iran war are living on meager rations with suspended postal deliveries, causing morale to plummet as families struggle to send support packages.
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