War Hero Blasts Trump's NATO Afghanistan Remarks
Former RAF navigator John Nichol, a Gulf War POW, condemns Donald Trump's 'demonstrably false' suggestion that NATO troops avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan.
Category : Defence
US Tells Allies to Take Control of Their Own Security
The new US National Defence Strategy criticises European and Asian partners for relying on American subsidies, urging them to shoulder more burden against threats from Russia to North Korea.
Mother of Injured Soldier Slams Trump's NATO Comments on BBC
Diane Dernie, mother of ex-paratrooper Ben Parkinson, spoke emotionally on BBC Breakfast about Donald Trump's remarks on NATO troops, describing them as disrespectful and wrong.
US Reduces Role in North Korea Deterrence, Boosts South Korea
A new Pentagon policy document outlines a reduced US role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility. The shift aligns with US priorities to defend the homeland and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
US Military Caribbean Strikes After Maduro Capture
The US military has conducted a deadly strike on a suspected narcoterrorist vessel in the Caribbean, marking continued operations since the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.
Harry Releases Afghanistan Photos After Trump NATO Comments
The Duke of Sussex has published previously unseen photographs from his military service in Afghanistan, accompanied by a statement honouring NATO troops following controversial remarks from Donald Trump.
US Military Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessel, Two Killed
The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two fatalities. The operation targets alleged narco-trafficking routes, part of over 30 strikes since September.
US Military Assets Deploy to Middle East
The Pentagon is sending significant military assets including aircraft carriers and fighter jets to the Middle East as President Trump maintains the possibility of strikes on Iran.
Photographer Recalls Boy Begging to Die After Trump Troop Insult
Mirror photographer Phil Coburn, injured in Afghanistan, condemns Donald Trump's remarks dismissing allied contributions, recalling horrific battlefield injuries including a young soldier begging his mother to let him die.
Mother Slams Trump's 'Barbaric' NATO Troop Comments
Nathalie Taylor, whose son Corporal Jake Hartley died in Afghanistan, condemns Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO forces avoided front-line combat as disrespectful to British troops.
Harry Defends UK Troops After Trump's Afghanistan Comments
The Duke of Sussex has issued a powerful statement honouring British soldiers who served in Afghanistan, responding to Donald Trump's claims that NATO allies avoided frontline combat.
Harry Defends British Troops' Afghanistan Sacrifice
Prince Harry has issued a powerful statement honouring British soldiers who served in Afghanistan, responding to controversial remarks from Donald Trump about Nato allies' frontline roles.
Minister Posts Afghanistan Video to Counter Trump NATO Claims
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, a decorated Royal Marines veteran, has shared frontline footage of NATO troops in Afghanistan to challenge Donald Trump's suggestion they avoided combat.
Army Instructors Jailed for Sex with Teenage Recruit
Two British Army instructors have been sentenced to prison and dismissed from service for sexual activity with a 17-year-old recruit. The court martial heard degrading messages and condemned their grooming behaviour.
Veteran Refutes Trump's NATO Frontline Claims in Afghanistan
World affairs editor Sam Kiley, who spent six months with NATO forces in Helmand, contradicts Donald Trump's assertion that alliance troops avoided frontlines, detailing daily sacrifices made by British and American soldiers.
Army Instructors Jailed Over Teen Recruit Sexual Relations
Two Army instructors from the Grenadier Guards and Welsh Guards have been jailed and dismissed after engaging in sexual relations with a 17-year-old recruit at ITC Catterick training centre.
Army Instructors Jailed for Sex with Teen Recruit
Two Army instructors have been sentenced to prison and dismissed from service after boasting about sexual relations with a 17-year-old recruit at Catterick training centre.
US 'Armada' Sails Toward Iran Amid Growing Strike Fears
President Trump announces a US military 'armada' is heading toward Iran, warning of a massive response. The move follows protests in Iran with conflicting death toll reports.
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warships in English Channel
The Royal Navy has conducted a two-day operation shadowing Russian warships and an oil tanker through the English Channel, with NATO coordination. This comes amid broader efforts to enforce sanctions and monitor Russian military activity.
Mother Demands Trump Apology Over NATO Frontline Remarks
Lorraine McClure, whose son died in Afghanistan, demands Donald Trump apologise for claiming NATO troops stayed 'off the front lines' during the conflict.
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Vessels in English Channel
Britain's Royal Navy has shadowed a Russian warship and oil tanker through the English Channel in a two-day operation coordinated with NATO allies, amid heightened monitoring of Russian shipping activities.
Veteran Who Lost Limbs in Afghanistan Refutes Trump's Claims
British military veteran Ben McBean, who lost two limbs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, has strongly criticised Donald Trump's comments suggesting UK troops avoided front-line combat.
US Armada Heads to Middle East as Iran Death Toll Rises
Donald Trump confirms a US naval group, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, is en route to the Middle East as Iran's protest death toll surpasses 5,000, with international scrutiny intensifying.
Royal Navy Loses Last Full Admiral in 500-Year History
The Royal Navy is in a 'dire' state after losing its last remaining full admiral, marking the first time in nearly 500 years without an officer of this rank. Experts warn of serious implications for Britain's defence capabilities.
Veteran Slams Trump's False Afghanistan Front Line Claims
Former Royal Marine Ben McBean, who lost limbs in Afghanistan, challenges Donald Trump's false assertion that British troops avoided front line combat.
Veteran Slams Trump Over Afghanistan Comments
Former Army captain Doug Beattie, awarded the Military Cross, accuses Donald Trump of trampling on the memories of fallen soldiers and calls for Keir Starmer to publicly challenge the US President.
UK Slams Trump's False Nato Afghanistan Comments
Downing Street and Defence Minister Al Carns strongly refute Donald Trump's suggestion that Nato allies, including British troops, did not fully engage in combat in Afghanistan.
Armed Forces to Digitise Medical Records in £7.8m Boost
The UK military is investing £7.8 million to replace its First World War-era paper medical system with digital records by 2027, aiming to streamline recruitment and improve personnel management.
Russia's New Geran-5 Drones with Western Parts Threaten Ukraine
Russia has begun using new Geran-5 high-speed drones against Ukraine, with intelligence suggesting they contain Western components and pose a serious threat to air defences.
Minister Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Troop Comments
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns and families of fallen soldiers denounce Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO allies avoided front lines in Afghanistan conflict.
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