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Military steps in to support Welsh firefighters as UK swelters in its fifth summer heatwave
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (219+ words) Around 100 British Army personnel have deployed to South Wales to help local authorities tackle several wildfires burning across the region. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed his gratitude to the military for stepping in to support communities after South Wales Fire…...
With Warrior and Ajax, just how many types of tank does the Army operate?
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (658+ words) The British Army fields just one tank variant – the Challenger 2 – with the first upgraded Challenger 3s expected to enter service by the end of the decade. But with turreted vehicles like the Warrior and Ajax – not to mention the now-defunct Scorpion…...
Royal Hospital Chelsea hosts largest outreach picnic as searches for veteran events rise
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (542+ words) Around 500 veterans and guests gathered for the largest ever outreach picnic hosted by The Royal Hospital Chelsea – double the number of attendees compared with last year. It comes as new research highlights the programme’s positive impact on wellbeing and loneliness....
Victory over Japan 81 years ago gives perspective to British forces in Cyprus today
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (298+ words) A memorial service marking the Allies' victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War has been held in Cyprus. Serving men and women joined veterans and families at Dhekelia Cemetery for the 81st anniversary of VJ Day. A…...
Sweltering soldiers: Changing of the Guard ceremonies cancelled due to extreme heat
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (390+ words) As the UK battles through its fifth widespread heatwave of the year, ceremonial guard changes have been cancelled in London and Windsor. Amber heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency remain in place across all of England…...
Russia leaps on Ukraine's missile interceptor shortage in bid to gain upper hand
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (132+ words) Russia is attempting to wipe out Ukraine's months of wartime gains by capitalising on Kyiv's lack of ballistic missile interceptors. Major General Vadym Skibitskiyi, Ukraine's Deputy Head of Intelligence, says Russia is reprioritising the production of ballistic and cruise missiles…...
Remember this moment, Rear Admiral says, as 150 naval cadets pass out at Dartmouth
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (438+ words) One hundred and fifty junior officers, including 16 from 10 allied and partner navies, have finished 29 weeks of training and passed out from the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Friends and family watched the ceremony and saw a Wildcat helicopter from…...
I flew a plane over UK's aircraft carriers – and nothing happened, ex-defence minister says
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (640+ words) A former defence minister says his undisturbed flight over two aircraft carriers in Portsmouth illustrates the poor state of the UK's air defences. Tobias Ellwood, who served with the Royal Green Jackets between 1991 and 1996, told BFBS' Sitrep podcast that he…...
Sad end for WW1 anti-submarine ship HMS President as historic vessel faces scrapyard
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (497+ words) HMS President, one of only three Royal Navy vessels still afloat that served in the First World War, is facing the scrapyard. The historic Q-ship has been towed to a breakers yard at Erith, on the River Thames, after years…...
Defence Down Under: UK to adopt Australian radar system under Aukus pact
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (401+ words) An Australian radar system designed to enhance frontline forces looks set to be adopted by the UK. The advanced capability will help the Armed Forces adapt to the changing operational environment and marks the latest addition to the Aukus partnership....