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.
Category : Defence
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.
Minister Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Remarks as 'Utterly Ridiculous'
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns and families of British casualties have strongly criticised Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO allies avoided front-line combat in Afghanistan.
Armed Forces Scrap Paper Medical Records in £7.8m Digital Push
The Ministry of Defence is investing £7.8m to replace the First World War-era paper medical record system with a digital platform by 2027, aiming to boost recruitment and streamline veteran transitions.
Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Ships in English Channel
UK warships and aircraft have intercepted Russian vessels in the English Channel, with ministers stating the operation demonstrates precise knowledge of Russian naval movements.
Trump's False Afghanistan Claims Outrage British Veterans
Donald Trump's false claims that NATO allies avoided the Afghanistan frontline have sparked widespread outrage among British veterans and their families, with calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to condemn the remarks.
Veteran's Mother Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Comments
Diane Dernie, mother of severely injured soldier Ben Parkinson, demands Keir Starmer confront Donald Trump over claims British troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan.
Veteran's Mother Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Comments
Diane Dernie, mother of Britain's most severely injured Afghanistan survivor, demands Keir Starmer confront Donald Trump over claims allies avoided front lines.
Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Ships in English Channel
UK warships and aircraft have been activated to monitor Russian naval vessels, including the corvette Boikiy and tanker MT General Skobelev, during a two-day operation coordinated with NATO allies.
Royal Navy's New Fitness Test: My Experience
A fitness writer tries the Royal Navy's new Physical Employment Standard test in Portsmouth, revealing a strength-based assessment designed to mirror real shipboard emergencies.
Soldier's Mum Demands PM Call Out Trump's NATO Slur
Diane Dernie, whose son suffered catastrophic injuries in Afghanistan, urges Keir Starmer to refute Donald Trump's false claims about NATO troops avoiding frontline combat.
Veteran's Mother Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Remarks
Diane Dernie, mother of severely injured soldier Ben Parkinson, demands PM Starmer confront Trump over claims UK troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan conflict.
Trump's NATO Test Sparks Outrage Over Afghan Comments
Donald Trump suggests testing NATO by invoking Article 5 for US border protection, while questioning alliance reliability and making controversial claims about UK troops in Afghanistan.
Veteran's Mother Condemns Trump's Afghanistan Comments as 'Insult'
Diane Dernie, mother of Britain's most severely injured Afghanistan war survivor Ben Parkinson, demands PM Keir Starmer confront Donald Trump over claims allies avoided front lines.
Babcock Names Nuclear Boss Harry Holt as New CEO
Defence contractor Babcock International announces CEO David Lockwood's retirement by end of 2026, with nuclear division head Harry Holt appointed as successor.
Veteran's mother slams Trump over Nato troop remarks
The mother of a severely injured British soldier has described Donald Trump's false claims about Nato troops in Afghanistan as 'the ultimate insult' to those who served.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted in Washington Post Leak Case
A Pentagon contractor faces charges for illegally sharing classified defence information with a journalist, following a controversial search of a Washington Post reporter's home.
Trump's NATO Troop Claim Sparks UK Outrage
Donald Trump's assertion that NATO forces avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan has provoked condemnation from British MPs and veterans, who highlight the 457 UK deaths in the conflict.
UK Minister Condemns Trump's NATO Afghanistan Comments
A UK minister has described Donald Trump's claims about NATO troops avoiding front lines in Afghanistan as 'deeply disappointing' and 'plainly wrong', citing significant allied casualties.
Greenland's Nuclear Role & Trump's 'Golden Dome' Defence Plan
Analysis of Greenland's critical position in potential US-Russia-China nuclear conflict scenarios and President Trump's controversial push for US ownership to bolster his missile defence system.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted in Leak Case Tied to Reporter Search
A Pentagon contractor faces charges for illegally sharing classified defence information with a journalist, as federal agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home in Virginia during the investigation.
Davey Slams Trump Over NATO Afghanistan Frontline Claim
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has denounced Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, calling it an insult to 457 British personnel killed.
Defence Secretary Accuses SNP of Jeopardising UK Security
Defence Secretary John Healey has criticised the Scottish Government's opposition to Britain's nuclear deterrent, warning it weakens national security as tensions with Russia escalate.
Davey Slams Trump Over NATO Afghanistan Remarks
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticises Donald Trump for claiming NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, noting UK's 457 military deaths.
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