Keyword "British army" - List of latest news (821 results)

19:54 The Daily Express cartoonist who mocked the Kaiser with mud in WW1 trenches

Not content with ridiculing the Kaiser in the pages of the Daily Express, Sidney Strube joined up, serving with distinction in the trenches of the First World War before returning to Fleet Street as the highest paid journalist of the 1930s

19:32 The cartoonist who left his drawing board for the Flanders’ mud

Not content with ridiculing the Kaiser in the pages of the Daily Express, Sidney Strube joined up, serving with distinction in the trenches of the First World War before returning to Fleet Street as the highest paid journalist of the 1930s

21/04 Britain to ramp up explosives production to end reliance on US arms

British defence company BAE systems is ramping up security to ensure that the country is no longer reliant on the United States for vital missiles.

20/04 Army veteran battles poor heating and hot water in West London flat

Terry Cyrille says he has been unable to adequately clean infected wounds at his home in Acton, North London.

19/04 'Bravery and modesty of Greatest Generation dwarfs all who came after it'

Meeting with real heroes who downplay the heroism that guaranteed today's freedoms is truly something to behold.

17/04 NATO Ally's 'Invisible' Weapon Takes Down Drone Swarms for First Time

Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 18,000 drones last year, according to British intelligence estimates.

15/04 'Morally unacceptable' decision to deny veterans' D-Day cash sparks fury

EXCLUSIVE: Number 10's 'shameful U-turn' on veterans' funding has sparked anger, chaos and confusion and thrown plans for what will be the last pilgrimage to Normandy for many Second World War heroes into doubt.

14/04 Brit death camp liberators 'retained my humanity' says Holocaust survivor, 94

EXCLUSIVE: Nazi death camp survivor Susan Pollack's pays a tearful tribute to hero British liberators and sheds light history's darkest chapter, where humanity was both lost and found amid unspeakable horror.

14/04 British Army Drafted by Government to Help Birmingham Trash Crisis

Amid a strike, the UK government has called upon the military as tens of thousands of tonnes of trash line the streets of Birmingham.

14/04 Rayner calls in army as tensions with unions boil over in Birmingham

It comes as the Government has failed to strike a deal with the Unite union amid mounting piles of rubbish on Birmingham's streets.

13/04 Family of legendary SAS figure Paddy Mayne push for VC

EXCLUSIVE: Paddy Mayne's great-great nephew says he would like to see the VC on public display in a museum if it is granted following a review.

13/04 The country with Africa's biggest army 6 times the size of Britain

The army is the biggest in Africa and the tenth largest in the World.

11/04 'Shortsighted move could be set to blow Britain's future defences'

A double-whammy solution for two of Britain's biggest problems faces an existential threat.

11/04 Prince Harry’s secret trip to Ukraine to visit war casualties

Prince Harry has dropped into Ukraine to visit war casualties, becoming the second British royal to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

10/04 Rare medals awarded to Lancaster Bomber pilot sell for £24k at auction

A remarkable set of six WWII medals belonging to a Lancaster Bomber pilot has fetched £24,000 at auction.

07/04 Defence secretary meets family of Kenyan woman allegedly killed by British soldiers

Relatives of Agnes Wanjiru say 13-year fight for justice has taken ‘heavy toll’ after meeting with John Healey

05/04 King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew spy scandal: Buckingham Palace release statement

King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew spy scandal: Buckingham Palace release statement - Buckingham Palace said alleged spy Yang Tengbo was not mentioned in any way in discussions about the Eurasia Fund

04/04 Bombshell World War 2 document could see SAS hero finally awarded VC

EXCLUSIVE: New documents shared with the Daily Express shed new insight into why Paddy Mayne's VC was denied as MPs prepare to debate the subject next week.

02/04 Express readers vote on whether the Falklands should remain British forever

Today marks 43 years since the conflict sparked by Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands began in 1982.

31/03 UK troops 'forced to buy their own kit' ahead of deployment to Putin's border

EXCLUSIVE: British soldiers' use of drones bought on the internet has raised serious concerns about operational security and the MOD's sluggish supply chain.

29/03 Army to use seaside ports to speed up response to NATO emergencies

Until now, the British Army's armoured vehicles weapons and other military kit has had to trek to Southampton before it could be deployed on foreign operations. Anew deal will see it able to use 21 ports across the country to save time as tensions with Russia mount.

28/03 'Sensitive' army papers found scattered in street

The papers appeared to contain names, ranks and shift patterns of members of the military.

28/03 Bloody Sunday: ‘Soldier F’ to face murder trial in September

Ex-paratrooper accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney in Derry in January 1972

28/03 Putin mocks Britain over army size and vows to 'finish off' Ukraine

Putin said Moscow would "finish off" Ukraine as he visited a naval base in the Arctic and watched drills of Russia's nuclear submarine forces.

28/03 Papers strewn on Newcastle street feared to be sensitive army documents

MoD urgently investigates after member of public finds documents reportedly including emails and shift patterns

26/03 ‘I’m a former soldier, Putin will be laughing at Reeves and the whole UK today'

The Ministry of Defence needs all the money it can get to enable our Armed Forces to meet the threats we face. But let's not pretend that £2.2bn gets us any closer.

25/03 Lives at risk if UK fails to review intelligence sharing with US, say Lib Dems

MPs call for comprehensive review after White House inadvertently shares Yemen war plans with journalist

23/03 MOD spends £50k on 'weight loss drugs' as fitness standards labelled 'a joke'

EXCLUSIVE: The MoD spent nearly £50,000 on semaglutide since January 2024.

21/03 Gen Z 'can't fathom' fighting for UK if WW3 happens as 'national pride sinks'

EXCLUSIVE: Younger people think the Government hasn't done enough for them so they can't imagine laying down their lives for it

21/03 Excitement, boredom and duty - the reasons southern Protestants fought in second World War

With death of John Hemingway, Ian d’Alton examines motivations of ‘The Few’

19/03 Four former British soldiers charged over Belfast shootings 50 years ago

One of the accused is charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh at the height of the Troubles

18/03 Last known Battle of Britain pilot, Irishman John Hemingway, dies aged 105

Born in 1919, the Dubliner flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain

17/03 All the people in UK potentially able to avoid conscription if WW3 breaks out

The last time full conscription was introduced in the UK was during WW2, but even then certain exemptions applied.

17/03 'I'm an ex-Royal Marine and I'm disgusted by very real military crisis for UK'

The time for talk is over - what Britain needs is action.

16/03 Vote on whether Britain should have conscription if we go to war

The war in Ukraine and a drastic fall in troop numbers has brought the conversation surrounding conscription to the forefront of defence planning.

16/03 'Horrendous' army fitness standards require troops to be no fitter than children

EXCLUSIVE: Army fitness standards have been labelled "horrendous" with soldiers only needing to be as fit as the average eight-year-old to be classed as "adequate".

13/03 Newton Emerson: Unionists are enjoying the pile-on over the Republic’s defence freeloading

Ireland is facing international criticism and it’s only natural that unionists want to join in. But incomprehension over support for neutrality is also a factor

13/03 An Irish Diary on Edward Despard: the Irish officer who served in the British army but was executed as a revolutionary

A campaign by Despard’s wife, Catherine, ensured his imprisonment became the subject of a three-week debate in the House of Commons

11/03 Britain urged to spend billions on drones and armoured vehicles

The upcoming strategic defence review will reveal how the Army, Navy and RAF will be modernised over the coming years.

11/03 'Woke' and 'unlawful' RAF recruitment scheme leaves service short of pilots

Candidates rejected due to an "unlawful" and "woke" recruitment practise will be targeted as the service finds itself short of pilots.

10/03 British soldiers waiting 'years' for vital kit and equipment

EXCL: As the MOD vows to transform the way in which military equipment is procured, defence experts warn that the process is still too slow.

07/03 UK Army £17.2m adverts plan to boost troop numbers as recruitment crisis bites

It comes as the Government is urged to increase the size of the Army which has fallen to around 73,000 regular troops.

06/03 'I trained Kyle Clifford in the army... one chilling thing has stuck with me'

The morning it dawned on me that one of my former soldiers was responsible for the grim murder of three women is one that will stick with me for life.

05/03 UK vulnerable to hypersonic missile attack as NATO allies sound the alarm

The United Kingdom has been warned that it does not have the ability to protect itself from a concentrated intercontinental ballistic missile attack.

04/03 JD Vance branded a 'clown' by veterans for 'disrespectful' remarks about Britain

Helen Maquire, Liberal Democrat MP and former captain in the Royal Military Police who served in Iraq, accused the VP of erasing history.

04/03 Vance Blasts 'Absolutely Dishonest' Claims He Insulted British Army

Commentators reacted with seething fury over a perceived insult against the British Army by Vice President JD Vance.

28/02 British soldiers deployed for NATO war games rescue puppies abandoned in -10C

Soldiers are adopting the four puppies after helping to save their lives and falling in love with them while in Romania for a major NATO exercise.

27/02 Is the British military fit for the new European security order?

The UK government is hiking defence spending to help build up Europe's forces against Russia — but decades of funding cuts and recruitment problems have hollowed the British armed forces out.

26/02 Defence Secretary calls for 'clamp down' on Army abuse after soldier suicide

Defence Secretary vows "zero tolerance" approach to abuse and harassment.

26/02 British Army 'laughed at' as outdated rifles 'wouldn't kill enemy soldiers

The British Army's outdated rifles have become the laughing stock of NATO, according to serving soldiers, as the MOD works on plans to replace ageing rifles.

25/02 Does Starmer's defence spending plan go far enough - vote

The Prime Minister has pledged to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2027 and to 3% by the next Parliament.

24/02 Labour to cut benefits to 'terrified' British veterans in latest bid for savings

EXCLUSIVE: An ex-soldier who served for 14 years before suffering a spinal injury says plans to cut disability benefits show a "cavernous disconnect" with veterans.

24/02 WWII heroes Greatest Generation VE Day D-Day

In deepest Shropshire, a distillery pays homage to WWII heroes with every bottle. Dive into the story of spirits that celebrate courage and resilience of the Greatest Generation.

23/02 Heartbroken mother of teenage soldier reveals letter of apology that exposed ...

Revealed: A mother's relentless pursuit for truth unveils a hidden letter, shedding light on the tragic circumstances surrounding her daughter's untimely death.

23/02 Starmer unlikely to unveil plan for rise in defence spending this week, says minister

Bridget Phillipson calls 2.5% target ‘ambitious’ days before PM meets with Donald Trump in Washington

21/02 Jaysley Beck inquest prompts flood of testimonies of abuse in UK military

Ministry of Defence says lessons learned from death will make military safer, but victims and families say they have heard it all before

21/02 Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer’s plan

Of those polled in mid-January, 58% either strongly or somewhat support deploying UK troops as peacekeepers.

21/02 Army has blood on its hands over Jaysley Beck death, sister says

Emilli Beck says army failed to protect her sibling and she would not advise other young women to enlist

21/02 Soldier woman takes her life after harassment of her superiors: one sexually assaulted her

The young soldier of only 19 years, although she made the complaint about the constant harassment she suffered in the army, her case was not reported to the police. It was resolved internally.

20/02 ‘This is not a problem of the past’: Jaysley Beck’s death shows toxic misogyny persists in the armed forces

Failings in handling of 19-year-old’s sexual assault complaints have left family hoping her inquest can finally effect real change

20/02 UK government may have breached young soldier’s right to life, coroner concludes

‘Systemic’ flaws criticised in army’s investigation into sexual assault of Jaysley Beck, 19, before her suicide

20/02 Coroner gives verdict at inquest into teenage soldier's death

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found hanged in her room at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

20/02 Coroner to refer findings on 1992 shooting of four IRA members to DPP

Justice Michael Humphreys says he is obliged to send report of Northern Ireland SAS ambush

19/02 "Ready to intervene, if necessary". The British plan for Ukraine

The first global response division of the British army, deployed on the border with Ukraine in a born exercise, was called "ready" to the deployment if the order of London arrived. Russia reiterates "unacceptable" the presence of European soldiers

19/02 Brit troops lead NATO show of force right on the Ukrainian border

The live fire exercise demonstrated the capabilities of a new NATO force, with troops telling the Express they are feeling confident and ready for anything.

18/02 Soldiers say peacekeeping in Ukraine could lead to Army recruitment boost

The Army is suffering a recruitment crisis and is at its smallest size since the Napoleonic Wars with around 73,000 troops.

18/02 Tributes paid to D-Day hero Reginald Pye after his death at 101

Amid the chaos, carnage and confusion of D-Day, a young soldier's gesture of compassion forged a bond that transcended the battlefield. Discover the story of British hero Reginald Pye.

18/02 Keir Starmer told his Ukraine plan faces major ‘stumbling blocks’

A number of factors could present difficulties for the PM under certain circumstances, a specialist has said

17/02 Ex-soldier ‘was propositioned by her sergeant’ when she was 17

Tamzin Hort told the inquest of her friend Jaysley Beck, 19, that women were habitually subjected to such behaviour

17/02 British Army 'too small' to be deployed to Ukraine for long, Keir Starmer told

The Prime Minister has said he is "ready and willing" to send troops to the frontline if a peace deal is brokered to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

15/02 Dramatic scenes show British army preparing for war in the Arctic

The exercise is based at Bardufoss Air Station in northern Norway, approximately 200 km inside the Arctic Circle.

15/02 Starmer will go in ‘bin of history’ if he fails to raise defence budget, says ex-army chief

Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased

14/02 Ex-soldier denies he tried to manipulate junior colleague found dead at barracks

Inquest is read message sent by Jaysley Beck, 19, to her line manager, Ryan Mason, saying she felt ‘trapped’

13/02 Annual cost of Chagos deal could 'fund entire Army brigade'

The MoD will have to find most of the £180 billion cost for the Chagos deal, meaning more cuts just when the US is reducing its military commitments in Europe.

11/02 MoD hands out £1.5bn military recruitment contract as Gen-Z no to defending UK

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Serco responsibility for military recruitment as it bids to address the lack of appeal with Gen Z.

11/02 Soldier alleged officer pinned her down and tried to kiss her, inquest hears

Friend says Jaysley Beck, who died in 2021, told her months earlier ‘someone tried it on with her’

11/02 British Army set to launch fitness crackdown after years of 'woke' assessments

EXCLUSIVE: New measures introduced in 2019 saw the way in which physical fitness was assessed changed, with the removal of pass or fail standards.

09/02 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle silence ongoing divorce rumours with PDA

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle put on a loved-up display overnight at the 7th annual Invictus Games Opening Ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, silencing ongoing rumours there is trouble in their six-year marriage.

07/02 Haunted by the ghosts of Gallipoli, I went to my own war in Helmand

As a young British Army officer heading for Afghanistan, Barney Campbell visited the Dardanelles, scene of one of the First World War's biggest military disasters. Now both experiences have inspired his moving new novel

07/02 Trump has it right about wokeness in the Army, and we should listen...

COMMENT: Donald Trump made a bargain with potential recruits: if you shed identify politics and get behind Team America, I will have your back. The US Army is now enjoying a record number of enlistments. The British Army could take a leaf from his book to fix its recruitment crisis.

06/02 SAS soldiers used unjustified lethal force against IRA members, inquest finds

Judge describes ‘false justifications’ and ‘perpetuated falsehoods’ in reporting of 1992 incident in County Tyrone

06/02 Use of force in killing of four IRA men in British military ambush ‘not justified’ – coroner

Claims IRA members opened fire in car park were ‘demonstrably untrue’, inquest found

04/02 MoD emergency recall as cracks found in crucial combat body armour

Body armour should have been replaced in 2023 but it was delayed by four years.

04/02 MoD urgently recalls 120,000 pieces of military body armour after cracks found

Exclusive: Armour was supposed to be replaced in 2023 but that was delayed by four years under previous government

03/02 British soldier sentenced to 14 years for spying for Iran and prison break

Lengthy seentence handed down to traitor soldier who made a dramatic escape bid from prison.

30/01 Army quartermaster jailed for stealing almost £500,000 of supplies from MoD

Jed Charlot, 45, placed fraudulent orders and sold items on eBay after telling his girlfriend he was rich

28/01 UK warning as key British military foothold at 'substantial risk' from China

Gurkhas have been stationed in Brunei on a British Army and RAF base since 1962.

26/01 Special forces' 'sneaky' electric jeep armed with grenades and machine guns

The hybrid vehicle has 50 miles of electric range, which makes it ideal for penetrating enemy lines.

26/01 Reparations row erupts as British Army told to hand back 'looted' artefacts

Ethiopia may approach the Ministry of Defence for assistance in their campaign to reclaim the treasures plundered by the British Army in 1868.

25/01 Soldiers hit with further Labour tax 'betrayal' despite personnel shortages

From 2027 soldiers who die whilst serving will be subject to inheritance tax on lump sums paid to their families.

25/01 British Army unveils 623 new high tech fighting vehicles

The Boxer armoured fighting vehicles can be modified to perform several military tasks, including logistics, medicine, and combat.

20/01 Possibility of a “catapult” attached to “Kaga”!? A space-saving, operable drone launch system finally announced

Install a small linear catapult?

19/01 Inside the UK's 'worst town' as locals claim 'there's nowhere worse in world'

EXCLUSIVE: Residents fondly remember what their hometown was like in years gone by but say it's now 'got to be the worst place on Earth'.

17/01 British Army deemed 'too small' as Keir Starmer tipped to make Ukraine pledge

Ex-Army chiefs believe between 5,000 and 10,000 British troops would be needed to help keep the peace after Russian President Vladimir Putin pulls out of Ukraine.

15/01 RAF's £12bn next-generation warplane that could fend off Russia

"Remarkable" progress has been made on the "completely new and ground-breaking combat aircraft", the defence firm designing the jets has said.

14/01 After 76 years, it's the end of the road for iconic British Army Land Rover

The 4x4 Land Rover vehicle is set to be replaced by 2030 as the UK government officially starts the search for new vehicles.

14/01 Royal Navy’s £2.5bn plan for 5 new warships to make UK 'foremost military power'

The new class of warships will expand the Navy's escort fleet from 19 to 24 vessels by the 2030s.

13/01 'We can't afford this' - UK warned Ukraine troops deployment would 'fail'

EXCLUSIVE: British troops being sent to Ukraine could lead to a "humiliation" for Britain, an expert has warned.

12/01 The ASDF's next fighter jet project is in danger of collapse due to the appearance of "rich North Korea"!? Can the joint development dilemma be overcome?

``GCAP'' is a development project for the next generation of fighter aircraft jointly promoted by three countries: Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Saudi Arabia is also planning to participate in this development. At first glance, this may seem like a good thing, but it seems to contain some troublesome problems for Japan.

09/01 British Army ex-soldier killed by Russian drone in horror blast

Jack Waddington was a Lance Corporal in the Royal Anglian Regiment before serving in Ukraine's International Legion for over a year.

08/01 ‘Flat packing them’: soldier says SAS described killing Afghans in casual way

Inquiry hears elite forces had a ‘kill all males on target whether they posed a threat or not’ policy in Afghanistan

07/01 The Royal Navy’s new robot helicopter designed to hunt submarines

The autonomous Proteus drone, designed to hunt for enemy submarines, was developed for the Royal Navy after a £60million deal.

07/01 Hero WWII veteran's plea for chums to join 80th liberation anniversary

A 99-year-old veteran's mission to return to the Netherlands for a momentous anniversary alongside his hero mates reveals a story of courage, sacrifice, and enduring gratitude.

05/01 Son pays heartfelt tribute to his D-Day hero dad after his death at 99

D-Day warrior Albert Fenton's life was marked by the horrors of war and the joys of family. His son remembers him as a true hero, not just for his service, but for his love.

04/01 NATO 'not ready' to fight Putin as one European country 'preparing for attack'

The expert believes that even US troops may not be prepared for war in the Arctic.

03/01 US: ``It's a bit strange...'' UK: ``I don't need it...'' Soviet Union: ``It's really easy to use, though?'' The evaluations are completely different! What is the flying cobra used during the war?

There are many weapons named after snakes, but the P-39 "Airacobra", which was used almost everywhere during World War II, is famous for having completely different evaluations depending on the country in which it was operated. Why do evaluations differ so much from country to country?

31/12 Special forces troops face prosecution over alleged war crimes in Syria

MoD reveals incidents involving 10 soldiers are under investigation after trying to keep figures secret

27/12 Preet Chandi aims to be first woman to go solo and unsupported to north pole

Record-breaking explorer, who was first woman of colour to complete solo expedition to Antarctica, turns to north

27/12 Senior British general ‘furious’ about new Bloody Sunday inquiry he saw as ‘cynical political move’

Department of Foreign Affairs found open criticism of political leaders remarkable

24/12 More than 10,000 UK Armed Forces members deemed 'medically undeployable'

Deployable is defined as personnel who are able to deploy on operations. Some personnel may be limited for medical reasons, restricting the type or location of operation they can be sent to.

24/12 Army in crisis as massive £500m blackhole exposed in recruitment chaos

Sir Keir Starmer has said that Donald Trump is right to say that Europe needs to do more on military expenditure

24/12 More than 10,000 members of UK armed forces ‘not medically deployable’

Answer to written parliamentary question reveals Ministry of Defence figures showing 13,522 are not fit to fight

24/12 More than 10,000 members of armed forces not fit to fight, MoD figures show – UK politics live

Nearly a quarter of soldiers and officers in the regular army cannot engage in combat without any restrictions

23/12 British soldiers successfully use drone killer radio wave weapon for first time

Each fire costs an estimated 10p, providing chiefs with "a cost-effective complement to traditional missile-base air defence systems".

21/12 The submarine bearing the ``traditional ship name used for over 450 years'' is finally retired! Finishing a role that lasted about 40 years

A nuclear submarine that was also dispatched to the Libyan civil war.

19/12 Russia war fears explode as UK mulls moving soldiers to Ukraine for training

Britain has helped train Ukrainian troops in the UK since the outbreak of the war in 2022.

18/12 ‘Brutal’ truth hiding in smiling Kate pic

If you didn’t know any better, the photos simply show Kate, the Princess of Wales happily making her way into Westminster Abbey for a nice bit of a Christmassy tra-la-la.

16/12 Gibraltar issued major 'nuclear submarine' warning - Rock is 'a time bomb'

A military expert has issued a horrifying warning regarding a possible attack on nuclear submarine in Gibraltar, making "everything around it disappear".

13/12 What's that giant hump!? "Unusual Boeing" unveiled for the first time! In fact, it has a lot to do with the Self-Defense Force's next fighter jet.

It will also include prototypes from Japanese companies.

10/12 Leftist UK Gov't Slammed for Plan to Use Electric Vehicles on Battlefield

The leftist government in Britain has come under fire from former military top brass over plans to use electric vehicles on the battlefield.

08/12 Concerns net zero plan could leave British army at risk

Concerns have been raised by some former military chiefs over plans for electric vehicles

07/12 Defence expert blasts Army as 'national disgrace' and issues NATO warning

He said successive governments have been cutting the British Army's size since 1990

06/12 'British Army would last six months in a war? I wouldn't even count on that'

The dire straits in which the British Army has found itself are far worse than the bleak picture that has been painted.

06/12 Labour says Army would be worn out in 6 months of war - the reality is worse

Veterans' Minister Al Carns claimed this week that the Army would be wiped out in six months of war based on Russian casualty rates but the truth is much worse.

05/12 D-Day survivors shares an emotional reunion

In a heartwarming gathering at Millwall Football Club, veterans from conflicts spanning decades came together, their camaraderie echoing through the halls.

04/12 Defence Minister admits British Army would be 'wiped out in six months' in war

Defence Minister Alastair Carns has said without that the British Army would be destroyed in "six months to a year" if it were drawn into a large-scale war.

30/11 Daniel Khalife: the spy who blew his own cover – and exposed gaping holes in UK security

When the ex-British army soldier was found guilty last week of passing secrets to Iran, it set off alarm bells over the military’s vulnerability to the threat of infiltration

28/11 Army Cadets Chiefs issue warning as budget slashed by 50%

The Army Cadets' budget has shrunk by 50% since 2020, and leaders are warning that this is lessening the force's ability to provide skills and training for youngsters.

28/11 Former soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife convicted of three counts relating to espionage, having admitted to prison escape while on remand

28/11 British-supplied tank that ``withstood attacks from helicopters'' was highly praised by the U.S. Army.In addition to its defensive power, it also has an attractive appeal due to its ``huge size.''

It seems to be considered a sturdy tank.

26/11 UK Challenger II tanks 'outperform' the Americans on the battlefield in Ukraine

Ukrainian tank crews operating the British main battle tank in Ukraine and Russia have praised its ability in combat.

22/11 'British Army is not ready to fight in a war — we need to be honest about this'

It has been suggested the British Army could go to war with Russia within hours. This is far from the case.

22/11 British Army: “We are ready to fight if Russia invades Eastern Europe even tonight”

“The British military has various operational risks and strengths”… The Army's active-duty troops are only 70,000, and NATO countries in Myeong-dong Europe are in a state of tension... Finland: “Russia could destroy critical infrastructure” (Seoul = News 1) Reporter Ji-wan Kim = A senior British military general stated that the British military is ready to fight if Russia invades other Eastern Eur

21/11 Keir Starmer's £500m decision as timely as Easter eggs for Christmas dinner

Defence Secretary John Healey's announcement that a range of military kits will be axed comes as a strategic review into defence is ongoing.

19/11 Moment British Army fires new tanks near Russian border in message to Putin

The British Army has fired the Archer artillery system for the first time as NATO exercise in Finland, close to the Russian border.

17/11 Motivations of the Irish who served in the first World War were complicated

Many were from the vanished tribe of Catholic ‘loyalists’ who saw no contradiction between their faith, desire for Home Rule and loyalty to the British Empire

14/11 "Patrol helicopter shoots down an aircraft!?" Experiment using groundbreaking missile succeeds "In the future, it will have the ability to attack enemy ships" Royal Navy

Is it effective for commercial ship defense?

13/11 British Army soldiers investigated after wearing Nazi uniform before Remembrance

Two British soldiers are under investigation after turning up to a Halloween party dressed in Nazi uniform just days before Remembrance Sunday.

11/11 CPS has spent 18 months considering charges over Deepcut barracks deaths

Police last year recommended charging ex-officer with misconduct over deaths of soldiers at barracks

11/11 'Donald Trump win could put UK defence at the top of the agenda'

Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris could have big implications for the British military.

05/11 Has poppymania gone too far?

The long read: Over the past 20 years, the symbol of remembrance for the war dead has become increasingly ubiquitous – and a culture of poppy policing has grown with it

30/10 Rachel Reeves is doing the bare minimum - £3bn doesn't prepare our Armed Forces

Rachel Reeves' budget pledged £3bn for our armed forces but it is just a fraction of what they truly need to prepare to counter the threats they fac

29/10 'John Healey has shown exactly why he has no solutions for our Armed Forces'

The Labour Party has no credible plan for the renewal and strengthening of our military and it's plain for all to see.

25/10 British Army 'not ready to fight' despite international tensions ramping up

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, said that the UK was "very skilled and ready to conduct military operations" but needed to be "ready to fight".

23/10 Falkland Islands tensions as '99%' of Argentina believes 'they'll get them back'

A Falklands war chronicler has claimed that 99 percent of Argentinians believe they will get the islands back, despite repeated British insistence that they won't.

23/10 Keir Starmer has finally done something right - but it exposes a scary reality

The decision to engage in a defence pact with Germany, which will increase cooperation between the two nations should be collectively celebrated.

22/10 The tiny but beautiful UK village so quaint locals have their own accent

The charming little village has a remarkable claim to fame: It's located next to the British Army's biggest training site.

22/10 Shooting Crows by Trevor Birney: Heartfelt personal writing meets hard-edged journalism

Birney recounts horror of Loughinisland murders and PSNI’s attempt to prevent exposure of collusion

21/10 Soldier who helped train Ukrainian troops in UK dies in Army exercise training

Corporal Christopher 'Gilly' Gill of the 4th Battalion, the Ranger Regiment, died during a 'non-operational incident' in Brecon.

17/10 From 2025, the British will keep an entire military formation ready to defend Estonia

Based on the agreement with Estonia, from July 2025, thousands of British soldiers will be able to be sent to the Russian border in a short period of time.

17/10 Britain is in crisis.. The Minister of Defense admits: The army has reached the lowest number of personnel in 230 years - Youm7

British Defense Secretary John Healey admitted to MPs that the UK army is on track to be reduced to a minimum number of personnel.

16/10 Fury as British Army size to 'shrink to Napoleonic Era level' within months

British Army troop numbers are set to drop below 70,000 after years of failure to meet recruitment targets and inability to retain trained personnel.

16/10 Search for remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac stood down

Lead investigator urges anyone with information that could help locate burial site to ignore ‘myths’ and come forward

16/10 General Sir Mike Jackson, former head of the British army, dies at 80

The soldier was also chief of the general staff and commander of British forces in the 2003 Gulf war

15/10 Court Hears Ex-Soldier Muhammed Choudhary Sent Rifle Optics to Taliban

A former British Army soldier had admitted terrorism charges laid against him over fundraising and equipment meant for the Taliban.

12/10 The Norwegian Navy's "Korean-made supply ship" provides offshore replenishment to the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier.Do they actually have "something in common"?

The biggest co-star in history

10/10 British soldiers jailed for selling cocaine worth nearly £100,000 to comrades

Four men sold drug at Wiltshire base over nearly three years and bought designer goods with proceeds, court heard

02/10 He was the lawyer who helped the Left trash the Armed Forces – but his lies could put him in prison

Phil Shiner made a string of high-profile accusations that the British Army abused Iraqi civilians, but now his world has come crashing down

28/09 Sandhurst to boost number of female recruits in mixed gender training after sex abuse scandal

The Army’s new Critical Mass trial at the military academy has been designed to look at how platoons can be rebalanced

28/09 Military to accept cancer survivors for first time to ease recruitment crisis

Laser eye surgery, nasal polyps, insomnia and PTSD also among previously restricted issues to be reassessed

27/09 Get Public Into Defence Effort Without Causing Panic Says Ukraine Report

Ukraine war shows need to involve "whole of society" in defence, but public are deeply averse to notion of conscription a report finds.

26/09 How can we rebuild our shrinking armed forces? Simple. Recruit more white men

The Ministry of Defence has more diversity groups than it has working tanks. It’s time for change

26/09 SAS soldier dies in parachuting accident

Staff sergeant Chris Good was representing Team GB at 10th World Canopy Piloting Championships in South Africa

24/09 Keir Starmer needs to tackle these threats that hold British Army back

Labour's Defence Secretary John Healey must prioritise our Armed Forces and there are ways to stop our brave soldiers from being failed.

22/09 John Barrowman quits Celebrity SAS reality TV show after 32 minutes

Doctor Who star talked about flashing allegations before he threw up and then left show

22/09 Armed Forces rules to be scrapped to let people with eczema and acne serve

Defence Secretary to dispense with more than 100 regulations to fix ‘bottlenecks’ in recruitment

22/09 Fresh boost for British Army as chiefs promise to scrap 'needless red tape'

Defence Secretary John Healey warned Britain's Armed Forces are missing out on "great talent".

18/09 Army veteran survives for week in Scottish Highlands after getting lost

Paul Conway took wrong turn on 30-mile hike, braving heavy rain and strong winds before finding phone signal

15/09 The “invisible weapon” that detected “a bomber was coming!” and saved Britain. Did it really start with a death ray?

Radar has come to be installed in a wide range of vehicles, including airplanes, ships, and cars. However, the impetus for its birth was research into death rays. Moreover, by applying this principle, the microwave oven was later created. Let's unravel its history.

14/09 Soldier who led iconic Princess Kate's Wolfhound mascot sacked for cocaine use

The soldier was a member of the Irish Guards, whose Colonel-in-Chief is Princess Kate. He is believed to have marched in several high-profile events.

12/09 The British Royal Navy is considering creating nuclear-powered warships - Youm7

Britain's Royal Navy is considering building nuclear-powered surface ships that can remain at sea for years as part of a long-term plan, following a Navy request

12/09 Cost of King’s Guard bearskin caps surges 30pc

Experts say higher import costs may have contributed to the increased price

11/09 Already Depleted British Army Further 'Constrained' by Training Ukrainians

The UK's National Audit Office has recommended the Ministry of Defence "balance Ukraine’s needs and the UK’s strategic interests".

11/09 Britain’s warfighting ability damaged by training Ukrainian soldiers, report finds

MoD says support for Kyiv has ‘constrained’ Army’s capacity to drill its own troops

10/09 Battle of Waterloo dig reveals how dead were treated with dignity

Human and animal remains were separated in attempt to respect deceased, site excavation suggests

10/09 'I'm an ex-soldier - Argentina would not be able to reclaim the Falklands'

Following years of decline, Argentina's armed forces do not provide a credible threat to the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.

07/09 Terminator-style robots to be used to train soldiers

AI robots can react to British Army recruits, and even fire BB pellets at them should it become aggravated

06/09 Why David Lammy's Israel arms suspension could deliver dire result to UK Army

Has the Foreign Secretary stopped to consider how his Israel arms suspension could affect British Armed Forces?

05/09 British army major general dismissed for unwanted advances in karaoke bar

Maj Gen James Roddis admitted indecent behaviour after drunkenly touching and kissing woman against her will

05/09 Major General who carried Prince Philip's coffin gets suspended sentence

James Roddis, a married father of three, kissed a female RAF officer during a drunken night out in Japan.

05/09 Prince Philip pallbearer punished for drunken indecency with Army colleague

‘I need to resign,’ distinguished major general told victim after ‘inappropriately’ playing with her hair and trying to kiss her

04/09 Trevor Ringland: IRA campaign was not about civil rights. It was about driving people such as me ‘into the sea’

Neither republicans nor loyalists defended their communities, despite their claims. It was those in Northern Ireland who kept community ties alive while others tried to destroy them who ultimately won the argument

29/08 Queen Camilla takes on new role in royal first

Queen Camilla had taken on the role of Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles in 2020 from Prince Philip.

25/08 Fears Labour could ditch F-35 fighter jet plans to save money

Sources say there are growing concerns that the defence programme could be scaled back to plug hole in public finances

22/08 Britain ‘must restock lethal weapons to avoid war’ with Russia

Former head of Army says arming Ukraine has left country vulnerable to revenge attacks by Kremlin

21/08 King’s Guard who served during Queen’s funeral is crowned Mr England

Manuel Alcantara Turner is the first soldier to win the title and will represent the country in the Mr World final in Vietnam this November.

17/08 School cadets ‘have an edge’ in the rat race, study finds

Children who serve in the forces for two years or more have a ‘clear advantage’ at work and in further education, say researchers

16/08 Hamas plotted to dig up graves of British war veterans

Plan to exhume remains of soldiers and hold them ‘prisoner’ detailed in seven-page document shared with The Telegraph by Israeli officials

15/08 Thousands of Army reservists could get pensions in ‘life-changing’ landmark ruling

Retired major paves way after David and Goliath victory

14/08 Warning as British troops 'not receiving enough training to fight in modern war'

Soldiers, sailors and aviators are taking part in too many "traditional" exercises and drills, defence think-tank Royal United Services Institute warned.

14/08 Keir Starmer risks voter fury over fears Labour could slash Armed Forces budget

The warning comes as concerns are raised over Labour's refusal to set a target date for the increase in defence spending.

13/08 Afghan troops blocked from joining British Army

Citizenship rules mean talented former soldiers are ‘just cleaning or driving’, says major general who fought Taliban

10/08 Ministry of Defence faces sexual assault and bullying legal claims from three former soldiers

Claims come after British Army apologised to ex-corporal for racist and sexist abuse

08/08 King's Guard breaks composure with kind gesture to member of the public

A member of the King's guard was seen giving a member of the public a handshake as he marched away from Buckingham Palace.

07/08 Concern at late disclosure of MI5 material linked to ‘Stakeknife’ double agent inquiry

‘Leads not previously known’ identified by chairman of investigation into Army spy in IRA during Troubles, said to be Freddie Scappaticci

06/08 Stop letting your children play on MoD firing range, parents warned

Southend Coastguard has urged people to stop walking along the along beach and foreshore area used to test weapons and explosives

05/08 Sir Keir Announces 'Standing Army', Insists 'no Two-Tier Policing'

The Prime Minister, a seasoned lawyer with a usually assured style seemed unsure of his words at times as he announced a new "standing army".

02/08 British Army apologises to ‘poster girl’ soldier for racist and sexist abuse

Former corporal wins settlement payout after suffering racial slurs and sexual harassment throughout 12-year service

02/08 Face of British army recruitment drive wins payout for racist and sexist abuse

Kerry-Ann Knight hoped to pave way for Black women but was instead subjected to 12 years of abuse

01/08 What was a "battlecruiser"? The mystery of the type of ship that followed the transition like a success story, and ended up becoming a "battleship"

There once existed a warship called a ``battlecruiser,'' whose name did not make it clear whether it was a battleship or a cruiser. Let's go back in history and examine why this complicated ship type was created and what happened to it afterwards.

30/07 Afghans separated during evacuation of Kabul to be reunited under in the UK

Families separated during the evacuation of Kabul in 2021 will be able tor reunite following the expansion of the resettlement scheme, the Home Office has said.

30/07 ‘Axis of upheaval’ adds urgency to review of UK defence spending

Deepening military and trade links between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are making western powers uneasy

29/07 Former Army officer died after five-hour wait in ambulance as there was no bed available for him

Col John Codd, 88, suffered a cardiac arrest in Royal Cornwall Hospital after delays in treating him, inquest hears

29/07 Star Wars laser weapons becoming a reality as British Army tests latest tech

EXCLUSIVE: Sci-fi weapons seen in Star Wars and Star Trek are becoming a reality with the possibility soldiers will be armed with lasers in the future, a defence expert says.

27/07 British army 'wouldn't last a fortnight in conventional war with Russia'

General Sir Roly Walker earlier this week said the UK needs to be ready to right a war in three years.

26/07 Being an Army wife seems like the ultimate sacrifice – but we don’t have a choice

We didn’t join the military but, like Eileen Teeton, who may have saved the life of her soldier husband, we serve too

26/07 Heroic wife of stabbed soldier pictured with husband after rushing to help

Eileen Teeton bravely tried to pull away her husband's alleged attacker Anthony Esan and shouted for help during the assault on Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton

25/07 Mercer avoids threat of jail after Afghanistan inquiry judge backs down

Former Cabinet minister had been facing trial for refusing to reveal names of whistleblowers who made allegations of extrajudicial killings

25/07 Former MP Johnny Mercer avoids threat of jail over SAS inquiry – for now

Judge lifts threat ‘for the time being’ after ex-minister withholds names from inquiry into misconduct claims

25/07 Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Knife Attack on Army Officer

24-year-old Anthony Esan has been charged with attempted murder after a uniformed British Army Officer was repeatedly stabbed.

25/07 Anthony Esan 24, charged with attempted murder after soldier stabbed near Army barracks

24/07 Why police don’t rush to label violent attacks as ‘terrorism’

To meet the legal definition, the assaults must also have been carried out ‘to advance a political, religious racial or ideological cause’

24/07 ‘It wasn’t always safe to wear my Army uniform in public – but it made me feel proud’

The cowardly knife attack on a senior officer will strike a chord with anyone who, like me, has served in the Forces – but we’re not afraid

24/07 Wife’s blood-curdling screams as soldier stabbed by masked attacker

Motive remains unknown as detectives try to piece together terrible events that unfolded on Tuesday night

24/07 Army head warns UK has three years to prepare for war as he pinpoints threats

Britain has just three years to prepare for war as it faces threats from three countries, the country's new army chief says.

24/07 Soldier fighting for his life after stabbing near Army barracks

24/07 Army confirms serving soldier seriously hurt in stabbing horror outside barracks

The British Army has issued a statement after a serving soldier was 'repeatedly stabbed' near Brompton Barracks between Gillingham and Chatham in Kent

24/07 UK needs to be prepared for war in three years' time, new Army chief warns

The world is now more uncertain.

24/07 Soldier stabbed in suspected murder attempt near Army barracks

A 24-year-old man has been arrested by Kent Police while the victim was treated for stab wounds

23/07 Britain must be ready for war in three years, says Army chief

General Sir Roly Walker warns a ‘very dangerous’ Russia might attempt to seek revenge on West for aiding Ukraine

23/07 Is the report that the UK is canceling its next fighter jet an overreaction? How to avoid the “worst case scenario” of turbulent international development

With the change of government in the UK, there is a possibility that the Japan-UK-Italy joint development project for the next generation of fighter aircraft, ``GCAP'', will change direction. What kind of impact can it actually have?

23/07 Underinvestment means British Army is ‘not as strong as it could be’, says Armed Forces chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlights serious manpower and equipment deficiencies ahead of Government defence review

23/07 British defence chief vows to triple fighting power but shies away from conscription

Adm Sir Tony Radakin says British army could justify extra investment if its effectiveness improves

23/07 New laser superweapon that costs just '10p a shot' to shoot down drones is fired

The success of the new weapon comes ahead of a defence review by Labour following their general election victory.

22/07 Army boost as soldiers to get new high-tech kit with lasers and drones

Soldiers will trial the new kit in a bid to modernise Britain's Armed Forces.

16/07 Armed Forces need revamp to take on ‘deadly quartet’, says review chief

Ex-Nato boss Lord Robertson tells Labour that UK must adapt to threats posed by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea

15/07 Is the country that invented tanks heading straight for abolishing tanks? Unable to escape the “peace blur”: The future of new European tanks

In modern European tank development, Britain, which was the first in the world to put a tank into action, is lagging behind. Shooting tests had to be conducted in Germany as there was no testing site available. The cause was the "peace lag" after the Cold War.

12/07 King appoints Bear Grylls to new Army role

Former SAS trooper and popular television adventurer made figurehead for young recruits

11/07 British defence needs root and branch reform

John Healey must first reform the structure of the MoD and the command of our front-line forces

11/07 Johnny Mercer given final order to hand over whistleblower names amid jail threat

Former veterans’ minister has refused to reveal names of personnel who told him about alleged unlawful killings in Afghanistan

11/07 Would Britain win the Falklands War now?

The Army’s former chief says we wouldn’t be able to replicate the 1982 campaign, but is that true? Here’s how 2024’s Armed Forces compare

11/07 My son died on an Army training exercise – I will not rest until the MoD is brought to justice

Eight years after the death of his son, Phillip Hoole believes he has the evidence to prosecute for corporate manslaughter

10/07 New Army chief says ‘nations win wars, not armies’ in echo of calls for citizen forces

General Sir Roland Walker has urged the UK Government to equip and train its ‘pre-war generation’ and take the threat of Russia seriously

09/07 Britain must rebuild its missile stockpiles to counter threats like Russia, warns former Army chief

General Sir Patrick Sanders calls for more spending to bolster ‘pretty weak’ defences against long-range attacks

09/07 Army chief warns '5 years' to prepare for WW3 with world facing 'new Axis power'

General Sir Patrick Sanders warned that whilst Britain's armed forces were strong in some areas, they were weak in others at a time when WW3 fears are mounting.

08/07 MoD admits responsibility over veterans’ hearing loss

Case to test extent of culpability but ministry accepts its ‘duty of care’ towards military personnel

07/07 One of Prince Philip’s pallbearers charged with sexual assault

Maj Gen James Roddis, who recently left the British Army, will enter a plea in court later this month

05/07 Existing 1 extremely rare tank with ``full attack power'' released in video before it can finally move

So Clafan was successful.

01/07 Eight ways to make the British Army more lethal

From drone warfare to weapon upgrades, new Army chief General Sir Roly Walker has ambitious plans to strengthen the country’s military

01/07 Military horses bolt through central London again after losing riders

It comes in an incident similar to when Household Cavalry horses rampaged through central London in April

29/06 Labour's defence and military plans for Britain could see closer ties to EU

The party could take a NATO-first approach to defence and rely on armoured vehicles - particularly tanks - from Germany, an expert has warned.

29/06 No national event for Armed Forces Day as councils don’t want to host

Growing resistance from groups with concerns about an uncritical portrayal of war

28/06 Army offers ‘menopause yoga’ as mental health becomes top cause of absence

Diversity programme is being run to embed ‘inclusive behaviours’

28/06 ‘British Army needs major overhaul - but Starmer’s unlikely to stump up the cash

EXCLUSIVE: Lieutenant Stuart Crawford was responding to calls by the new chief of the British army for it to "double its lethality in three years".

28/06 Next fighter jet = “eye-popping price”!? Will Japan accept entry into the “country of oil money” that will lead to cost reduction?

The next fighter jet, which will be jointly developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy, is likely to be quite expensive per aircraft unless the number of countries in which it is deployed is increased and the number of lots is increased. In this respect, there are some countries that are willing to participate in development.

27/06 Army must be ‘twice as lethal’, says new chief

General Sir Roland Walker aims to ‘double military’s fighting power to defend this nation’

24/06 ‘Reckless’ soldier who caused £35,000 worth of damage while racing his friend is spared prison

Lance Corporal Jack Whitt ploughed his car into a shower unit at Tidworth Camp while racing in heavy rain

20/06 Jailed gay soldier: ‘Return of cap badge is a proud moment and it has given me closure’

Veteran talks of his pride and says he would now encourage any young gay person to join the Army

20/06 His Majesty's forces armor Estonia

The commitment of the British Government, in Estonia, to deter threats and learn to defend themselves

19/06 NHS nurse ‘faked CV’ and claimed to have been shot in Afghanistan

Tanya Nasir’s alleged fraud placed the ‘most vulnerable of patients at risk’, court hears