Shock and Dismay After National Guard Troops Shot Near White House
Two US National Guard troops shot near White House; suspect Afghan. Local residents blame Trump's troop deployment.
Category : Defence
Parachute Regiment Faces Loss of Parachute Pay Under MoD Cuts
Thousands of Parachute Regiment soldiers could lose £180 monthly bonus as MoD cuts parachute training in 16 Air Assault Brigade.
Badenoch Urges Starmer to Redirect Chagos Funds to Frigates
Conservatives call for redirecting Chagos deal funds to accelerate Royal Navy frigate construction amid national security concerns.
Pentagon Orders National Guard to Form Quick Reaction Forces for Crowd Control
Pentagon memo orders 23,500 National Guard troops trained for riot control by 2026, sparking concerns over militarisation and election interference.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Oil Tanker in First Mediterranean Drone Attack
Ukraine attacks Russian shadow oil tanker off Libyan coast with drones, first such strike in Mediterranean. Putin vows response.
EU and UK Increase Russia Sanctions After Odesa Drone Strike
EU agrees 18th sanctions package with oil price cap; UK joins; Odesa drone strike kills one; Ukraine holds Pokrovsk; Australia delivers tanks.
At Least 82 Killed in Chinese Coal Mine Gas Explosion
At least 82 killed in Shanxi coal mine gas explosion, China's worst mining disaster in 17 years. President Xi orders investigation and rescue.
No credible threat at US Naval Academy after lockdown over gunman rumours
US Naval Academy lockdown over gunman rumours deemed no credible threat; midshipman injured in accidental discharge.
Rand Paul condemns JD Vance over 'despicable' remarks on Venezuelan boat strike
Senator Rand Paul criticises JD Vance for defending a US military strike on a Venezuelan boat, calling the vice-president's remarks 'despicable'.
MI5 Warns MPs and Peers of Chinese Espionage Attempts via LinkedIn
MI5 alerts UK parliamentarians to a covert Chinese espionage campaign using LinkedIn profiles to recruit informants, says security minister Dan Jarvis.
Man Acquitted of Laser Attack on Trump's Marine One Helicopter
Jacob Winkler acquitted of aiming laser at Trump's helicopter; jury decides in 35 minutes. Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro suffers another defeat.
Soldier Killed in Training Incident at Scottish Firing Range
A soldier died in a training accident at RAF Tain's rifle range in Scotland. Police investigate, no public threat.
South Korean Air Force Apologises for F-15K Collision Caused by Pilot's Selfie
South Korea's air force apologises after audit finds pilots' selfies caused 2021 F-15K mid-air collision, resulting in $600k damage and disciplinary action.
Ukraine downs record 33,000 Russian drones in March
Ukraine shot down a record 33,000 Russian drones in March. Long-range strikes hit Black Sea oil facilities, while drone tech attracts international interest.
Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro; Trump announces temporary US control of Venezuela amid international condemnation.
UK Navy Foiled Russian Submarines Surveying Undersea Cables, Defence Minister Says
UK defence secretary says Royal Navy tracked and forced Russian submarines to abandon survey of undersea cables in North Atlantic operation.
EU condemns Russian Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv as 'reckless nuclear brinkmanship'
EU accuses Russia of 'reckless nuclear brinkmanship' after Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv kills four, injures 100.
UK Terror Fears as Syrian Clashes Threaten Release of Thousands of ISIS Prisoners
Fighting in Syria threatens to free thousands of ISIS prisoners, including foreign fighters, raising UK terror risk. Hundreds already freed.
Search Underway for Missing UK Navy Crew Member Off Irish Coast
Multi-agency search off northwest Ireland for missing UK Navy crew member last seen Friday night near Tory Island.
Five injured after helicopter crashes into palm trees at California beach
Helicopter crash at Huntington Beach, California injures five; two pulled from wreckage, three on ground hurt. Event linked to fundraiser.
Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy
Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy, with £20bn defence bonds and goal of 3% GDP spending by 2030.
US Navy admiral says Hegseth did not order second strike on drug boat
Lawmakers were shown footage of the 'double tap' strike in the Caribbean, with one Democrat calling it deeply troubling. Admiral Bradley said Hegseth did not order the second missile.
Military Sexual Abuse Probe Widens as Over 500 Contact Police
Over 500 report sexual abuse during UK military medicals; probe widened to Navy and RAF. Minister calls scale deeply disturbing.
Danish PM Warns of US Ambition to Take Greenland After ‘Not Easy’ Talks
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen says US ambition to take over Greenland is intact after difficult talks in Washington; European troops deploy as Nato strengthens Arctic defence.
US Military Strikes Kill Two in Pacific Drug Operation, Boards Tanker in Indian Ocean
US military kills two suspected drug smugglers in Pacific strike and boards sanctioned tanker Aquila II in Indian Ocean as part of Venezuela oil quarantine.
Russia Pounds Kyiv in One of Its Largest Ballistic Missile Attacks
Russia launches massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least six, with strikes also on Odesa, Kharkiv, Kherson and Sumy.
Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
US service members missing after African Lion exercises in Morocco; search underway near Tan Tan. Officials say no terrorism link.
Australia and Fiji Sign Surprise Defence Alliance
Australia and Fiji sign Ocean of Peace Alliance defence treaty, strengthening Pacific security and limiting China's influence.
Remains of Iowa Guardsmen killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria were returned to families on Christmas Eve in a solemn ceremony.
Suspect in National Guard shooting hospitalised after hunger strike
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of shooting two National Guard members in DC, hospitalised after hunger strike. He faces possible death penalty.
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