Breathtaking British defence images of 2024
THESE amazing images give a glimpse into what has been a busy year for our Armed Forces, as soldiers, sailors an aviators ...
More than 10,000 British soldiers on festive standby to spend Christmas away from families
Our brave military men and women are in 44 countries from the Middle East to the Falklands, forced to spend Christmas away ...
Only two Navy destroyers currently operational as fleet size hits record low
Four Type-45 battleships of six in fleet in refit yard in Portsmouth as MPs warn of Britain’s vulnerability to attack ...
Why recruits are quitting the Armed Forces in their droves
Armed Forces retention – keeping troops in the military – has always been a challenge, especially when conflicts such as the ...
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British Army zaps drones out of the sky with laser trucks
The British Army has successfully destroyed flying drones for the first ... The army isn't the only part of UK military ...
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Funding for troops falls by £500m in past five years
the British Army was cut to its smallest size since Napoleonic times, with the number of soldiers falling below 73,000 in May. In January this year, The Telegraph revealed that the Royal Navy has ...
British Special Forces join drone hunt at RAF Lakenheath
British Special Forces from the SAS and SBS have been deployed to RAF Lakenheath to search for whoever has been flying drones ...
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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army's experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
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British Army would be worn down 'in six months to a year' in a major war, minister warns
The entire British Army would be worn down in "six ... the end of the Cold War was prioritised towards the full-time army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. It means the reserves are undermanned ...