All news on the topic: British Army

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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training after 30 soldiers fall ill from severe noise and vibration
Over the weekend, 30 soldiers fell ill while training to operate the armoured fighting vehicle, leading to a two-week suspension of the Ajax vehicle’s use.
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Call of Duty goes military: UK soldiers to sharpen real-world skills through gaming
General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes made the remarks as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unveiled the launch of the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG).
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Victim Jaysley Beck, 19, took her own life months after the assault
A former British Army sergeant major has been sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier, who later took her own life.
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Army officers ordered to cut ties with men-only members’ clubs
Army officers have been ordered to “disassociate” themselves from private members’ clubs that refuse to allow female soldiers to join.
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Operation Pianora investigates sexual misconduct at British army locations
Hundreds of women have come forward to allege sexual abuse took place during British army medical examinations over five decades.
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King Charles leads tribute to gay and transgender veterans dismissed under decades-long ban
The sculpture takes the form of a crumpled bronze letter bearing words from personnel who were affected by the ban on gay and transgender people from serving in the armed forces.
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Ex-Wren calls for action after report reveals sexual harassment in Army
A former Royal Navy engineer shared her experience of self-protection from sexual harassment in the service, urging the British Army to take action following a report that concluded "active sexual predation is a problem" within the force.
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Hilary Benn unveils reforms to replace rejected Legacy Act in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland secretary has stated that new measures aimed at addressing crimes committed during the Troubles will tackle the "unfinished business" of the peace agreement made 27 years ago.
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Arrest warrant issued for UK citizen over murder of woman near British army base in Kenya
An arrest warrant has been issued for a citizen of the United Kingdom over the murder of a woman near a British army base.
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UK to open five defence colleges to train teenagers in cyber warfare and engineering
Teenagers will be able to learn about cyber warfare in sixth form as part of a £182 million government funding package to boost defence recruitment.
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Army to double Sky Sabre missile launchers in £118m defence boost
The Army will double its fleet of air defence missile systems in a £118 million deal aimed at strengthening Britain’s protection against cruise missiles and drones, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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Body of missing British soldier found three hours after search announced
The body of a missing soldier was found just three hours after he was reported missing.
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British Army tests AI-powered HX-2 drones: the war of the future has already begun
The British Army is conducting trials of the German-developed HX-2 kamikaze drone, marking a significant step in Europe’s race to modernize military technology and counter rapidly evolving drone threats on the battlefield.
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Chief of the British Army: We spend too much on tanks that a £1,000 drone could destroy
The British Army is allocating excessive funds to tanks and helicopters, according to the force’s chief, who indicated a shift towards investing in more drones and missiles.
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New scandal in Kenya: British soldier arrested on suspicion of rape
A British soldier based at the army barracks in Kenya has been arrested following accusations of rape.
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Shooting in Northern Ireland: armed British Army veteran neutralised after gunfight
Armed police have established a cordon on the High Street while they respond to a shocking firearms incident that began to unfold on Sunday evening in County Down
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UK military shrinking by 300 a month, says Radakin
The British Armed Forces are currently shrinking by between 200 and 300 personnel each month, according to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Data leak: Names of British special forces personnel published online for over 10 years
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated that the safety of personnel is of "paramount importance" following reports that the identities of serving members of Britain’s special forces had been published online for more than a decade.
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British soldiers deployed to tackle trash in Birmingham amid sanitation workers’ strike
Soldiers have been called in to tackle huge piles of rubbish as Birmingham bin strikes continue.
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Grieving families lash out at US Vice President JD Vance over ’offensive’ comments about UK soldiers
Furious relatives of UK soldiers killed in action hit out at ’offensive clown’ US Vice President JD Vance after his latest dishonest outburst disrespected the sacrifice of British troops
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Starmer will be consigned to the ‘dustbin of history’ if he fails to increase the defense budget, says former army chief
Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns that the strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased.
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MoD recalls 120,000 pieces of military body armor urgently after discovering cracks
Armour was supposed to be replaced in 2023 but that was delayed by four years under previous government.
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Daniel Khalif jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping from prison
Former soldier Daniel Khalife was dubbed a ‘dangerous fool’ and and ‘attention-seeker’ as he was jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping from prison at Woolwich Crown Court today.
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Inquiry reveals SAS had ’golden pass’ to get away with murder in Afghanistan
A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes...